Tag: crowds

  • RunOut #81: The Sanctity of Space

    RunOut #81: The Sanctity of Space

    What’s better: cragging it up in a full-on scene filled with gumbies and noobs, spray bros and crusher queens? Or going off to some obscure choss pile in the middle of nowhere and enjoying the quiet solitude of nature all by yourself? We debate the pros and cons of scenes vs solitude and come to the conclusion that, no matter which one you choose, either way the only person laughing at your jokes is still just you.

    Next, Freddie Wilkinson and Renan Ozturk join us to talk about their new film The Sanctity of Space, a feature-length film documenting their Tooth Traverse of the Moose’s Tooth massif in Alaska. The film, however, is a rich exploration of many profound themes in climbing, and a really compelling portrait of Bradford Washburn, the aerial mountain photographer, scientist, and mountaineer whose photograph was the original inspiration behind this ascent.

    Last but not least, Jonathan Howland reads a passage from his new book Native Air.

    Show Notes

    The Sanctity of Space — Showtimes

    Instagram: The Sanctity of Space. Freddie Wilkinson. Renan Ozturk.

    Native Air by Jonathan Howland.

    Jonathan Howland website.

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  • RunOut #49: The Diamond (And Crowds) Are in Style

    RunOut #49: The Diamond (And Crowds) Are in Style

    Work from crag and the fact that no one can get to Europe means that covid is concentrating the crowds at the crags in a big way. Will Creeksgiving be more like Burning Man with a side of super-spreader?

    After sobering up, we speak to Chris Weidner, a climber and writer from Boulder, about “Gambler’s Fallacy” (5.13b), his and Bruce Miller’s new route on the Diamond of Long’s Peak, Colorado.

    Finally, the great and powerful Corey Rich dishes up an amazing story about Fred Beckey, bees, and a set of nuts.

    Show Notes

    Chris Weidner on Instagram, and you can also read his column on climbing at the Daily Camera.

    Corey Rich on Instagram, and check out his book Stories Behind the Images.

    Featured image: Chris Weidner on the last pitch of Gambler’s Fallacy (5.13b) on the Diamond of Longs Peak with Bruce Miller on belay. Photo by Jon Glassberg / Louder Than 11.