Tag: freddie wilkinson

  • 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 #55: Alpinism’s Bright Future and Dark Past

    RunOut #55: Alpinism’s Bright Future and Dark Past

    Our two returning guests make this one of our strongest episodes yet. First, the great Freddie Wilkinson joins us from his home in New Hampshire to give us the latest reporting on the historic first winter ascent of K2 by a team of 10 Nepali and Sherpa climbers. And we muse about what this ascent portends for the future of cutting-edge alpinism in the greater Himalaya.

    Next, we connect with the great Kelly Cordes to talk about the recent passing of Cesare Maestri at the ripe old age of 91 years old. Maestri, the affectionately named Spider of the Dolomites, was legend and climbing icon in his home of Italy, but his legacy is inextricably linked to all but debunked claims of having completed the first ascent of Cerro Torre in 1959.

    For the Final Bit, Danny Parker serenades us with a song about climbing’s ubiquitous badge of honor—or greatest nemesis—the Gobi. We promise you’ll never go to the desert again without thinking about this song …

    SHOW NOTES

    “One Mountain, Thousand Summits” by Freddie Wilkinson.

    Guiding with Freddie.

    Freddie’s op-ed in the NYT about the first winter ascent of K2.

    “The Tower: A Chronicle of Climbing and Controversy on Cerro Torre” by Kelly Cordes.

    Maestri obit on Rock and Ice.

    Follow Danny Parker’s desert adventures on Insta.

    Photo: Cerro Torre in Patagonia, Argentina on December 28th 2009 // Corey Rich/Red Bull Content Pool