Climbing Gold

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

Ravioli Biceps, world's best Moonboarding expert, discusses the awe-inspiring skills of climbing, the underground climbing trend originated in Sheffield. The conversation touches on training boards, the importance of breakthrough moments, benchmark routes, the UK's board climbing scene, the creation of Moonboard, popularity of board games in different countries, the challenges of climbing on a moonboard, and the future potential of Moonboard technology.

Could a route change you? Kareemah Batts joins Alex, Fitz, Lauren and Leici to talk about the routes that changed what they thought was possible. Adaptive Climbing GroupThanks to our sponsorsThe North FaceMomentousAthletic Greens

In April of 2022, Anna Pfaff set out to tick an Alaska classic – the Harvard Route on Mount Huntington. With her partner Priti Wright, Anna romped up the 3,000 foot face of ice, rock and snow, but the climb would prove to be a life changing experience. Frostbite would force doctors to amputate most of her toes. As a professional athlete, Anna would have to come to terms with her new best.Thanks to our sponsorsThe North FaceMomentousAthletic Greens

The next generation needs its inspiration. The Mellow crew provides it. Between sends of the world's hardest boulders, Daniel Woods, Shawn Raboutou, Giuliano Cameroni and Jimmy Webb took climbing media into their own hands, authoring YouTube ready videos of climbing’s cutting edge with an aesthetic more akin to skate films than National Geographic. Shawn on Spectre (V13)Elijah Kiser on Levity (V14)Thanks to our sponsorsThe North FaceMomentousAthletic Greens