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

Is reaching a summit the true measure of success or is there something deeper? In 1978 a dream team of alpinists – Jim Donini, Jeff Lowe, George Lowe, and Michael Kennedy – spent 26 days tackling the North Ridge of Latok 1 in the Karakoram range and came up just short of the summit after illness struck. Their attempt became legend and a testament to the power of friendship. The North Ridge suddenly became the most coveted alpine climb on the planet, rebuffing new generations of climbers for the next 40 years. Thanks to our sponsorsThe North FaceMomentousAthletic Greens

A route’s history is important, but does it make it sacred? As our sport grows, people are considering whether adding bolts to existing routes to make it safer or more accessible might be a valid idea. Prolific first ascensionist, student of the sport and arguably America’s best sport climber Jonathan Siegrist joins the Climbing Gold team to discuss.Thanks to our sponsorsThe North FaceMomentousAthletic Greens