Tommy Caldwell: Adventuring with Alex Honnold, Biking to Alaska, Building Endurance, and Environmental Advocacy

Apr 17, 2024

Elite climber Tommy Caldwell discusses his epic adventures with Alex Honnold, exploring human endurance limits, and the intersection of adventure and environmental advocacy. Topics include risky pursuits, overcoming injuries, conservation efforts in climbing, balancing family responsibilities, and advocating for the conservation of the Taungus region with indigenous activist Marina Anderson.

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Introduction

00:00 • 5min

Reflections on Injury Recovery and Exciting Adventures Ahead

05:26 • 2min

Adventure and Environmental Advocacy

07:10 • 25min

Exploring the Evolution of Climbing Objectives

32:18 • 14min

Promotional Climbing and Nutrition Program & Coros Fitness Watch Ad

46:24 • 3min

Devil's Thumb: A Treacherous Journey

49:26 • 9min

Evolution of Climbing Ethics and Personal Priorities

58:05 • 18min

Advocating for the Conservation of Taungus with Indigenous Activist

01:16:14 • 4min

Elite climber Tommy Caldwell is back on the show to talk about his latest epic adventure with Alex Honnold, how he's exploring the limits of human endurance, and the nexus of adventure and environmental advocacy.

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