The Firn Line

Sep 17 2024 98 ep. 50 mins 853
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A podcast about the lives of mountain climbers.

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Ridge of Madness I Part Two

Sep 17 2024 55 mins  
After Johnny Waterman's arduous 145-day solo climb of Mount Hunter's South East Spur in 1978, a new team of Peter Metcalf, Glenn Randall, and Pete Athens aimed to tackle the route in alpine style.

Ridge of Madness I Part One

Aug 27 2024 57 mins  
In 1978, Johnny Waterman spent 145 days soloing (and traversing) Mount Hunter. It was one of the boldest and strangest mountaineering feats of all time.

The Lost Tape: Roman Dial

Aug 06 2024 80 mins  
A lost (now found) taped interview with Alaskan author and adventurer, Roman Dial

90 Pound Rucksack with Christian Beckwith

Jul 23 2024 52 mins  
Climber and writer Christian Beckwith talks about his project, 90 Pound Rucksack, which highlights the story of the 10th Mountain Division and the dawn of outdoor recreation in America

5 Traits of an Alpinist

Jul 09 2024 22 mins  
I chat with North American alpinist Clint Helander about the 5 traits of an alpinist

A Conversation with Will Stanhope

Jun 25 2024 38 mins  
A conversation with Squamish-based rock climber Will Stanhope

The Cassin Ridge

Jun 11 2024 43 mins  
The history of Denali's Cassin Ridge

Trip Report: The Moose's Tooth

May 28 2024 39 mins  
Climber and alpinist Suzanna Lourie talks about her recent ascent of Ham & Eggs on the Moose's Tooth in Alaska

Land of The Forbidden

May 14 2024 39 mins  
A deep dive into one of the North Cascades most classic alpine routes

A conversation with Lowell Skoog

Apr 23 2024 38 mins  
A conversation with Seattle based author, climber, skier and historian, Lowell Skoog