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  • RunOut #103: Can Cedar Wright Keep Dirtbagging Alive?

    RunOut #103: Can Cedar Wright Keep Dirtbagging Alive?

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    In an era of remote work and $200K Sprinter Vans, it may seem like the archetypal dirtbag of climbing lore is obsolete if not dead. Cedar Wright is on a mission, however, to keep it alive through a new program he’s starting to try to encourage young, stoked climbers to make the most of life by living on the least.

    But first, we dive into how Starlink is changing the climbing experience by keeping some climbers connected everywhere. How will this newfangled technology be welcomed in climbing areas where you could once remain blissfully offline?

    Our final bit features some studio music from friend of the pod, Black Diamond employee, great climber, and even better singer-songwriter Chris Parker.

    Show Notes

    Follow Cedar Wright on Instagram to learn more about the DirtBag fund and other Cedar adventures.

    Chris Parker on Spotify

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  • RunOut #99: Corey Rich: AI and the Future of Climbing Photography

    RunOut #99: Corey Rich: AI and the Future of Climbing Photography

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    Is climbing photography dead? In an era in which everyone has an iPhone and now generative AI can create realistic photographic “content,” what role does a professional photographer play in 2023? We talk about these issues and more with one of the most successful climbing photographers and directors of all time, Corey Rich. Corey isn’t just a talented creative, he’s a smart and savvy entrepreneur who understands the business of creating photos and videos as well as anyone in the industry. And he’s also a good friend!

    But first, we chat about AB’s new film “Resistance Climbing,” which is now in theaters around the world as part of the annual Reel Rock 17 tour. The film captures a climbing community in Palestine, and we talk about how this kind of international climbing development often leads to some fraught questions about motivation and intention.

    Last, Hayden O’Shea pays homage to the late El Cap pirate, Ammon McNeely, and tells the story of joining Ammon on his first voyage back up the Big Stone after losing his leg.

    Show Notes

    Follow Corey Rich on Instagram.

    Get a copy of Corey Rich’s book “Stories Behind the Images.”

    Check out the trailer for Reel Rock 17 and find a show near you.

    Follow Hayden O’Shea on Instagram.

    Read “The Last Iconoclast: Ammon McNeely”

    Become a RunOut Rope Gun! Support our podcast and increase your RunOut runtime. Bonus episodes, AMA, and more will be available to our Rope Guns. Thank you for your support! http://patreon.com/runoutpodcast

    Contact us Send ideas, voicemail, feedback and more. andrew@runoutpodcast.com // chris@runoutpodcast.com