Climbing Gold

Hugh Herr, Mo Beck, and Jim Ewing share stories of survival, resilience, and the power of climbing. They discuss topics such as coming to terms with amputation, the competitiveness of climbing, forming bonds with other climbers, funny anecdotes from climbing trips, the obsession with weight in climbing, and pushing limits in the sport.

Style vs substance-- they are one and the same in climbing. It governs how we aspire to do routes. It inspires us. Done right, it will stand the test of time. Today, we sit down with climber Katie Lambert and photographer Ben Ditto. Thanks to our sponsorsThe North FaceMomentousPeak DesignDr. SquatchWatch Climbing Gold on YouTube

Nasim Eshqi, a human rights activist and professional climber, discusses her journey from kickboxing to climbing and how she uses climbing to advocate for human rights and women's rights in Iran. The podcast highlights the challenges faced by Iranian climbers and explores misconceptions about Iran in the West.

Underground legend and editor of Accidents in North American Climbing, Pete Takeda joins us to talk safety. We can learn from mistakes, but sometimes it’s worth speaking up before they happen. Thanks to our sponsorsThe North FaceMomentousPeak DesignDr. SquatchWatch Climbing Gold on YouTube

Climbers Hayden and Jason face reality after a successful ascent, while a rescue mission unfolds. Frustration and police involvement in El Chaltén. David Lama returns to the mountain. The impact of removing bolts on Saratore. Tragic incidents involving Hayden Kennedy and David Loma. Investigation of a photo from Maestry's book. Exploring the power of belief and gratitude.

The podcast discusses the golden age of climbing in Patagonia and the impact of weather forecasting. It reflects on the idea of a fair means of sin and explores David Lama's transition from sport climbing to alpinism. It also addresses the challenges faced during climbing, including ethical considerations and learning from criticism. The chapter highlights the planning and reflections of the climbers and concludes with a celebration and backlash over route establishment and the chopping of the compressor route.

Professional climber Jonathan Siegrist discusses the prevalence of lying and deceit in the climbing community, the importance of honesty in climbing achievements, the potential for increased lying in climbing as the sport grows, and the importance of proof and pushing oneself to the limit.

Climber Cesare Maestri returns to Cerro Torre with controversial methods to conquer the mountain. The controversy surrounding the compressor route and doubts about Maestri's ascent are explored. The discovery of Tony Edgar's remains raises questions. Contrasting climbing terrain exposes a lie in Patagonia. Jim Birdwell and Steve Brewer's successful climb challenges Maestri's claims.

This podcast explores a daring expedition to Cerro Torre, with extreme weather conditions and dangerous storms. The intriguing story of two climbers attempting to conquer an impossible mountain is unraveled. It discusses the powerful winds in Patagonia, the impact of the K-2 ascent, and the tragic loss of Tony Egger. The importance of honesty in climbing and the consequences of lying about achievements are explored. The history and challenges of climbing in Patagonia, including Matteo's climbs on Sarotore and Torre Agar, are also discussed.

In May 2022, The Full Circle Everest team made history when seven of the members reached the world’s highest point. They were the first all black expedition team to do so. Today, we talk with Phil Henderson, Adina Scott and Eddie Taylor about their experiences on Chomolungma and the power of summits. Thanks to our sponsorsThe North FaceMomentousAthletic Greens