Climbing Lifer Podcast

10/01/2022

I just signed up for this valuable finger injury prevention/recover class by an amazing PT doc.
I thought you might want to sign up too.

https://www.climbinginjuriessolved.com/finger-injury-spotlight-course?utm_source=website&utm_medium=social+media&utm_campaign=marshallfire

Registration opens Jan 1st for my Finger Injury Spotlight course! Pulley tendons vs Flexor tendons of the finger. Diagnosing, these two very different but overlapping structures and their injuries can be hard. Join me LIVE to learn everything you need to know about flexor tendon and pulley tendon pa...

26/12/2021

I'm looking to take my climbing to a new level and studying training for climbing over age 50.

This video popped up, so I thought I'd share it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_-lCwjy7Do

Main things I got from it:
- General health and fitness if critical to make climbing specific gains without injury
- If you are looking to achieve a certain outcome, you're better off really focusing training on the adaptations needed rather than just climbing more. Can be a temptation for retired people to just climb a lot more
- There doesn't seem to be more injuries or any specific issues in this age group compared to younger groups
- What you do for training really is dependent on your goals, your current state and your climbing history

Training climbers in their 50s, 60s and 70s is something that we've done for many years at Lattice. Lots of climbers in this bracket are concerned that "the ...

01/06/2020

Shout out from our sponsor Sharp End Publishing!

30/05/2020

11/04/2020

Episode #19 Climbing Lifer Podcast - A Conversation with Rico Thompson

09/04/2020

This is an inspiring story of a world-class climber who is making a huge sacrifice to suspend climbing in the face of staying healthy and keeping others safe.

https://rockandice.com/inside-beta/away-from-the-wall-ashima-shiraishi/

Athletes in isolation during the coronavirus crisis. R&I columnist Owen Clarke checks in to see what the top climbers are up to.

01/04/2020

In this episode, climbing legend John Middendorf share with us what climbing has come to mean to him and how he has managed to become a Climbing Lifer. Give a listen!

26/03/2020

In this episode, climbing legend John Middendorf shares with us about his early days in climbing, and how he came up with the early porta ledge designs. Give a listen!

24/03/2020

Honored that my book Vertical Mind was named as a top way to get a climbing fix given COVID-19.

https://sportageous.co/how-to-get-your-climbing-fix-during-the-coronavirus-disease-covid-19-pandemic/

Sportageous brings you the finest books, documentaries, movies, games, social media & YouTube channels to get your climbing fix amidst the COVID-19 crisis!

23/03/2020

I made this short video urging climbers to stay away from crags where you may find others climbing to be stewards of humanity in these challenging times.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QdcpC5qMvDM

Share if you care.

17/03/2020

In this episode, Chris Kalous shares with us what climbing has come to mean to him and how he has managed to become a Climbing Lifer. Give a listen!

14/03/2020

I'm super excited for our next Livestream, where I will talk with Dierdre Wolownick who is the eldest woman to ever climb El Cap! I hate that world "old".

At 66, Dierdre became the oldest woman to climb El Capitan in Yosemite--and in The Sharp End of Life: A Mother’s Story, she shares her intimate journey, revealing how her climbing achievement reflects a broader story of courage and persistence.

Please join us on Saturday March 14th at 1pm Mountain time.

13/03/2020

It's happening tomorrow, Saturday March 14th at 1pm Mountain time.

I'm excited to speak with Dierdre Wolownick about her life in climbing. She is the woman with the earliest date on her driver's license to climb El Cap.

Join me.

Who's in?

12/03/2020

In just two days I'll be doing a livestream with Dierdre Wolownick, who is the eldest woman to date to climb El Cap in Yosemite.

Be sure to join us on Saturday March 14th at 1pm Mountain time.

10/03/2020

Shelf road first time this year!

10/03/2020

In this episode, Chris Kalous shares with us about his early days as a trad climber, and how he made the transition from trad to sport climbing. Give a listen!

09/03/2020

I'm super excited for our next Livestream, where I will talk with Dierdre Wolownick who is the eldest woman to ever climb El Cap! I hate that world "old".

At 66, Dierdre became the oldest woman to climb El Capitan in Yosemite--and in The Sharp End of Life: A Mother’s Story, she shares her intimate journey, revealing how her climbing achievement reflects a broader story of courage and persistence.

Please join us on Saturday March 14th at 1pm Mountain time.

06/03/2020

I just had to share this great innovation with you.

One of the best innovations in climbing since the cam!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z31MfxmlReg&feature=youtu.be

You can find these amazing belay glasses at
https://pitchsix.com/

04/03/2020

Has falling taught you anything about life?

If so, what?

03/03/2020

In this episode, Yosemite climbing legend Dave Yerian share with us what climbing has come to mean to him and how he has managed to become a Climbing Lifer. Give a listen!

25/02/2020

In this episode, Yosemite climbing legend Dave Yerian shares with us about his early days in the Valley, and what it was like climbing in the age of the Stone Masters. Give a listen!

18/02/2020

In this episode, climber and prolific author Beth Tremaglio shares how she has managed to stay climbing for as long as she has and how she manages to avoid injuries. Give a listen!

14/02/2020

So excited that Climbing Lifer Podcast just surpassed 1,000 downloads!

Thanks for the support all you listeners out there!

Share with a friend if you really love it.

14/02/2020

I just published Episode #9, Part 1 of my conversation with Beth Tremaglio.

Give a listen!

https://climbinglifer.podbean.com/mf/play/jmfxbt/Episode_9_A_Conversation_with_Beth_Tremaglio_Part_1.mp3

You can find it on Apple Podcast and iTunes too!

13/02/2020

In this episode, climber and prolific author Beth Tremaglio shares with us how she got started climbing and how it helped her cope with some challenges she faced a number of years ago. Give a listen!

03/02/2020

Great day exploring the granite dells by Prescott, Arizona.
When I was a younger climber, I would often be frustrated the first day at a new area.
Lots of time wasted finding crags.
Now, I know to expect it.
Part of the adventure.

01/02/2020

I've just published the video and two audio podcasts from my conversation with Susan EB Schwartz!

You can check it out here.
https://climbinglifer.com/2020/02/01/episodes-7-and-8-a-conversation-with-susan-eb-schwartz/

31/01/2020

Work and play!

31/01/2020

So excited that Climbing Lifer Podcast has over 750 downloads as of yesterday!

Thanks for all the support!

29/01/2020

I just published Episode #8 - A Conversation with Susan EB Schwartz about her time with Gunks legend Hans Kraus.

You can listen to it here or find it on iTunes and Apple Podcast.

https://climbinglifer.podbean.com/mf/play/hxamuf/episode8susanschwartz.mp3

29/01/2020

In this episode, Susan EB Schwartz shares with us what she learned from her time with Gunks legend Hans Kraus. I hope you enjoy the listen!

25/01/2020

I am crazy crazy about the upcoming Livestream with climbing legend John Middendorf.

It'll be in Saturday January 25th at 2pm Mountain time, which is early morning Australia time where John will be dialing in from. Technology is so cool!

When I looked at John's resume in preparing for our podcast together, I was astounded at his accomplishments. Absolutely a climbing machine among machines.

I can't wait to hear his stories and what he's up to these days!

24/01/2020

I'm very excited about tomorrow's Livestream with big wall legend John Middendorf!

24/01/2020

In this episode, Susan EB Schwartz shares with us how she got started climbing and how she got into writing articles for climbing magazine, despite not being a very talented climber. She also shares with us what it has been like getting back into climbing after a twelve year break. Give a listen!

24/01/2020

I just published episode #7 of Climbing Lifer Podcast, which is part 1 of a conversation I had with climber and writer Susan EB Schwartz.

You can download it here
https://climbinglifer.podbean.com/mf/play/7ygcsv/epsode7susanebschwartz-part1.mp3

You can also find it on Apple Podcast and iTunes!

I hope you enjoy it.

22/01/2020

I'm excited that Climbing Lifer Podcast has surpassed 400 downloads!

Thanks to all of you who are supporting the Podcast!