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

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 sponsors<a href="https://bit.ly/CG_TNF" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The North Face</a><a href="https://bit.ly/CG_Momentous" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Momentous</a><a href="http://www.athleticgreens.com/climbinggold" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Athletic Greens</a>

Full Circle

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

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 sponsors<a href="https://bit.ly/CG_TNF" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The North Face</a><a href="https://bit.ly/CG_Momentous" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Momentous</a><a href="http://www.athleticgreens.com/climbinggold" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Athletic Greens</a>

The Greatest Climb

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

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 <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jonathansiegrist/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jonathan Siegrist</a> joins the Climbing Gold team to discuss. Thanks to our sponsors<a href="https://bit.ly/CG_TNF" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The North Face</a><a href="https://bit.ly/CG_Momentous" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Momentous</a><a href="https://bit.ly/CG-AG1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Athletic Greens</a>

Roundtable: Should We Make Old Routes Safer?

We journey through the world of Moonboarding with the world’s best – Ravioli Biceps. And Ben Moon walks us through the underground climbing trend that started in the cellars of Sheffield, England and has now spread across the globe. Everybody can play. Everybody can contribute. Everybody can connect.  Thanks to our sponsorsThe North FaceMomentousAthletic Greens

We journey through the world of Moonboarding with the world’s best – Ravioli Biceps. And Ben Moon walks us through the underground climbing trend that started in the cellars of Sheffield, England and has now spread across the globe. Everybody can play. Everybody can contribute. Everybody can connect.   Thanks to our sponsors<a href="https://bit.ly/CG_TNF" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The North Face</a><a href="https://bit.ly/CG_Momentous" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Momentous</a><a href="http://www.athleticgreens.com/climbinggold" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Athletic Greens</a>

Board Games

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

Could a route change you? <a href="https://www.kareemahbatts.com/aboutme" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kareemah Batts</a> joins Alex, Fitz, Lauren and Leici to talk about the routes that changed what they thought was possible. <a href="https://www.adaptiveclimbinggroup.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Adaptive Climbing Group</a> Thanks to our sponsors<a href="https://bit.ly/CG_TNF" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The North Face</a><a href="https://bit.ly/CG_Momentous" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Momentous</a><a href="http://www.athleticgreens.com/climbinggold" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Athletic Greens</a>

Roundtable: The Route That Changed My Life

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

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 sponsors<a href="https://bit.ly/CG_TNF" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The North Face</a><a href="https://bit.ly/CG_Momentous" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Momentous</a><a href="http://www.athleticgreens.com/climbinggold" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Athletic Greens</a>

Our Best Is Always Changing

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

The next generation needs its inspiration. The <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5jRwTUqG15l-BcqQHbVFtA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mellow</a> 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. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fc7_SIj8iE0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Shawn on Spectre (V13)</a><a href="https://youtu.be/AzjbKMx8Tew?t=153" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Elijah Kiser on Levity (V14)</a> Thanks to our sponsors<a href="https://bit.ly/CG_TNF" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The North Face</a><a href="https://bit.ly/CG_Momentous" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Momentous</a><a href="https://bit.ly/CG_AG1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Athletic Greens</a>

Not So Mellow

Philosophy professor and member of the exclusive 5.14 after 60 club, Bill Ramsey has a bone to pick with those who value strength over technique. In this roundtable discussion, we dive into our bias towards power and Bill’s concept of the pain box. Nothing’s worse than the pain of sucking.Thanks to our sponsorsThe North FaceMomentous

Philosophy professor and member of the exclusive 5.14 after 60 club, Bill Ramsey has a bone to pick with those who value strength over technique. In this roundtable discussion, we dive into our bias towards power and Bill’s concept of the pain box. Nothing’s worse than the pain of sucking. Thanks to our sponsors<a href="https://bit.ly/CG_TNF" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The North Face</a><a href="https://bit.ly/CG_Momentous" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Momentous</a>

Roundtable: Strength Vs Technique

Quiet and humble, Lucho Rivera was the antithesis to the wild, loud and over the top antics of the Stone Monkey generation. Yet in that band of misfits, he found a home. Now, after three decades of climbing in Yosemite, Lucho may have made the greatest contribution of his generation to the Valley’s history.Thanks to our sponsors:The North FaceMomentous

Quiet and humble, <a href="http://luchorivera.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lucho Rivera</a> was the antithesis to the wild, loud and over the top antics of the Stone Monkey generation. Yet in that band of misfits, he found a home. Now, after three decades of climbing in Yosemite, Lucho may have made the greatest contribution of his generation to the Valley’s history. Thanks to our sponsors:<a href="https://bit.ly/CG_TNF" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The North Face</a><a href="https://bit.ly/CG_Momentous" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Momentous</a>

The Dark Horse

In the 1970’s, no flame burned brighter than Hot Henry Barber. Often heralded as the first traveling climber, Henry redefined standards for free climbing and free soloing not just the US, but every country he visited. Along the way, he shattered egos before learning to check his own.Thanks to our sponsors!The North FaceMomentous

In the 1970’s, no flame burned brighter than Hot Henry Barber. Often heralded as the first traveling climber, Henry redefined standards for free climbing and free soloing not just the US, but every country he visited. Along the way, he shattered egos before learning to check his own. Thanks to our sponsors!<a href="https://bit.ly/CG_TNF" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The North Face</a><a href="https://bit.ly/CG_Momentous" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Momentous</a>

Hot Henry

When climbing was a fringe sport, the epic tales of achievement were told around the campfire. As the sport continues to grow, Alex Honnold and co-host Fitz Cahall grab the mic to share stories from the people who define climbing by pushing the boundaries and challenging the status quo of the previous generation.

After Jack Dorn’s death, conspiracies begin to fly in the Valley. Camp 4’s dirtbags figure out what to do with their spoils. And the plane crash becomes the stuff of Hollywood, literally. Our final installment of the Dope Lake series.

After Jack Dorn’s death, conspiracies begin to fly in the Valley. Camp 4’s dirtbags figure out what to do with their spoils. And the plane crash becomes the stuff of Hollywood, literally. Our final installment of the Dope Lake series.

Dope Lake Chapter 4: Aftermath

By early April, the rumors of Dope Lake began to spread far beyond the Valley. What was once an under-the-radar get rich mission had spiraled out of control. When the rangers get a tip, they decide it’s time to take back the lake, but not before one of the legendary Stonemasters escapes with a kilo of cocaine and the black book. The party has to end.

By early April, the rumors of Dope Lake began to spread far beyond the Valley. What was once an under-the-radar get rich mission had spiraled out of control. When the rangers get a tip, they decide it’s time to take back the lake, but not before one of the legendary Stonemasters escapes with a kilo of cocaine and the black book. The party has to end.

Dope Lake Chapter 3: The Black Book

Yosemite, 1970’s – it was the heart of the climbing revolution. You’ve heard a lot of voices and names in the Dope Lake series – John Long, Jim Bridwell, John Bachar, Dale Bard, Vern Clevenger, John Yablonski. Big names with big personalities that helped write the history of Yosemite Valley across all the disciplines – big wall, free climbing and bouldering. When the decade started, the hardest route in Yosemite checked in at 5.10. By the end of the decade, that standard would climb to 5.13.

Yosemite, 1970’s – it was the heart of the climbing revolution. You’ve heard a lot of voices and names in the Dope Lake series – John Long, Jim Bridwell, John Bachar, Dale Bard, Vern Clevenger, John Yablonski. Big names with big personalities that helped write the history of Yosemite Valley across all the disciplines – big wall, free climbing and bouldering. When the decade started, the hardest route in Yosemite checked in at 5.10. By the end of the decade, that standard would climb to 5.13.

Dope Lake Tangent: A Climbing Revolution

The gold rush begins. When two skiers reported a possible plane crash, Yosemite Ranger Tim Setnicka started making calls. Pretty soon he realized the Park Service had a serious investigation on their hands. When federal agents landed in El Cap Meadow, the Camp 4 climbers knew something was up, but had no idea their lives were about to change.  

The gold rush begins. When two skiers reported a possible plane crash, Yosemite Ranger Tim Setnicka started making calls. Pretty soon he realized the Park Service had a serious investigation on their hands. When federal agents landed in El Cap Meadow, the Camp 4 climbers knew something was up, but had no idea their lives were about to change.

Dope Lake Chapter 2: Yosemite Mafia

In 1976, a plane carrying four million dollars in marijuana crashed into a small alpine lake in the Yosemite high country. Broke and living off discarded scraps of tourist meals in the valley below, America’s best climbers smelled opportunity. The events at Dope Lake became climbing’s most potent myth and inspired a Hollywood blockbuster, but the real story and the lives it changed is stranger than fiction.

In 1976, a plane carrying four million dollars in marijuana crashed into a small alpine lake in the Yosemite high country. Broke and living off discarded scraps of tourist meals in the valley below, America’s best climbers smelled opportunity. The events at Dope Lake became climbing’s most potent myth and inspired a Hollywood blockbuster, but the real story and the lives it changed is stranger than fiction.

Dope Lake Chapter 1: Misfits

What happens when you unexpectedly find yourself in the global spotlight? Tommy Caldwell offers a candid perspective into the personal impacts that the Dawn Wall media coverage had on his life. Almost overnight, the ascent arguably made Tommy the first household name in climbing and inspired an influx of new climbers to the sport.

What happens when you unexpectedly find yourself in the global spotlight? Tommy Caldwell offers a candid perspective into the personal impacts that the Dawn Wall media coverage had on his life. Almost overnight, the ascent arguably made Tommy the first household name in climbing and inspired an influx of new climbers to the sport.

The Dawn Wall Tipping Point: Part 2

In 2015, climbing became a cultural avalanche. The Dawn Wall was its tipping point. In part one, we talk with the Pulitzer Prize winner and New York Times reporter John Branch. We hear about Sandy Russell’s novel project to put The Nose on Google Street View and Tommy Caldwell helps us make sense of the year climbing finally hit the mainstream. 

In 2015, climbing became a cultural avalanche. The Dawn Wall was its tipping point. In part one, we talk with the Pulitzer Prize winner and New York Times reporter <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2015/01/15/sports/el-capitans-dawn-wall-climbers-reach-top.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">John Branch</a>. We hear about Sandy Russell’s novel project to put <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/about/behind-the-scenes/streetview/treks/yosemite/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Nose on Google Street View</a> and <a href="https://www.climbing.com/people/tommy-caldwell-dominant-force-in-big-wall-free-sport-and-alpine-climbing/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tommy Caldwell</a> helps us make sense of the year climbing finally hit the mainstream.

The Dawn Wall Tipping Point: Part 1

This month, Alex completed his multi-year project to traverse Red Rock’s iconic skyline. In 32 hours, Alex ticked off 35 miles, 23k feet of climbing up to 5.11- and 20 named summits to complete the HURT – Honnold's Ultimate Red Rock Traverse. Fitz and Alex’s conversation digs into what went into this cutting edge effort.   

This month, Alex completed his multi-year project to traverse Red Rock’s iconic skyline. In 32 hours, Alex ticked off 35 miles, 23k feet of climbing up to 5.11- and 20 named summits to complete the HURT – Honnold's Ultimate Red Rock Traverse. Fitz and Alex’s conversation digs into what went into this cutting edge effort.

The HURT

For many of us, social media is the portal into the lives of outdoor photographers and filmmakers. We see the images and the films they create, but it can be a bit of a mystery for how it all works behind the lens. Today we talk to climbers Colette McInerney and Austin Siadak, both photographers and filmmakers who have worked on many different outdoor film projects, to get a glimpse of what it takes to create incredible outdoor stories. Films and photographers mentioned in this episode:Pretty Strong by Never Not CollectiveThe Alpinist with Marc-Andre LeclercMikey SchaeferMeru by Jimmy Chin and Renan Ozturk

For many of us, social media is the portal into the lives of outdoor photographers and filmmakers. We see the images and the films they create, but it can be a bit of a mystery for how it all works behind the lens. Today we talk to climbers <a href="http://coletteloc.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Colette McInerney</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/austin_siadak/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Austin Siadak</a>, both photographers and filmmakers who have worked on many different outdoor film projects, to get a glimpse of what it takes to create incredible outdoor stories.  Films and photographers mentioned in this episode:<a href="https://vimeo.com/ondemand/prettystrong" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pretty Strong</a> by <a href="https://www.nevernotcollective.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Never Not Collective</a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SRpVyzagXLQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Alpinist</a> with Marc-Andre Leclerc<a href="https://www.mikeylikesrocks.com/index" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mikey Schaefer</a><a href="http://www.merufilm.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Meru</a> by <a href="https://jimmychin.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jimmy Chin</a> and <a href="https://www.renanozturk.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Renan Ozturk</a>

Behind The Lens

Adam Grant

Alex Honnold

How can you turn your fear into excitement? Today, we’re sharing an episode of Re:Thinking with Adam Grant, a podcast from the TED Audio Collective. In this episode, Alex sits down with Adam to talk about regulating emotions when you’re hanging off the edge of a cliff, what still scares him, and how he stays motivated to pursue ambitious goals. If you’d like to hear more from leading thinkers and creators, follow ReThinking wherever you get your podcasts. Each week, Adam dives into the minds of interesting people to learn the unique ways they think and find practices we can all apply in our daily lives to live a little better. This season, the show features guests like bestselling author Celeste Ng, entrepreneur Mark Cuban, and Oscar-winning actress Reese Witherspoon. 

How can you turn your fear into excitement? Today, we’re sharing an episode of <a href="https://www.ted.com/podcasts/rethinking_with_adam_grant" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Re:Thinking with Adam Grant</a>, a podcast from the TED Audio Collective. In this episode, Alex sits down with Adam to talk about regulating emotions when you’re hanging off the edge of a cliff, what still scares him, and how he stays motivated to pursue ambitious goals. If you’d like to hear more from leading thinkers and creators, follow ReThinking wherever you get your podcasts. Each week, Adam dives into the minds of interesting people to learn the unique ways they think and find practices we can all apply in our daily lives to live a little better. This season, the show features guests like bestselling author Celeste Ng, entrepreneur Mark Cuban, and Oscar-winning actress Reese Witherspoon.

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