Climbing, and climbing podcasts, have been a huge part of my life for almost a decade now – Driving back and forth across the country, walking the dog, hangboarding, doing the dishes – odds are I’m listening to a climbing podcast. I have learned so much about the history of climbing, the characters, the places, the stories – I’m really thankful to all the podcasters out there who spent years of th
eir lives editing and recording climbing stories and sharing them with all of us. There are some links in the shownotes of Episode 1 to some of my favourite climbing podcasts, and if you haven’t already check them out, I highly recommend it. The climbing scene in northern Ontario is not huge – but what we lack in numbers we more than make up for in commitment, passion, and the massive wealth of rock we have to play on. There has to be at least 5 routes for every climber in the region – lineups are non-existent, parking is rarely an issue. A huge part of that blessing is that we all have the privilege to live and play on the vast Anishnaabe territories north of gitchi gumee (also known as Lake Superior). I hope to weave this thread into the podcast as it develops. Despite the climbing scene in the north being so small, I think there is still a lot that we don’t know about one another. Each of has a wealth of interesting climbing stories to share. If you would be interested in being on the podcast, or have a suggestion for someone you would like to hear an interview with, send me a message on Instagram , and I would love to make it happen. We are few, but we are mighty, and I think that is something that we should celebrate. Thank you again for listening – and please share the podcast with your friends if you enjoy it. This isn’t a moneymaking gig by any stretch of the imagination – I just want to do what I can to keep fostering our community.
