The RunOut Podcast

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  • RunOut #58: Dave Graham Goes Off

    RunOut #58: Dave Graham Goes Off

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    Dave Graham is one of the most prolific rock climbers of his, or any, generation. For more than two decades, this itinerant rock climber has been like a shark in his pursuit of hard rock climbs—constantly moving, always attacking, and seemingly never sitting still. It took a global pandemic to keep Graham locked down in one place, and for the past year, he and his wife, Alizee Dufraise, the great sport climber and comp champion, have been basing out of Spain and learning to move and vibe at a different speed. The result has been a big leveling up for Dave, who is climbing at a 9b level right now. Dave is a prolific linguist, so for this episode, we just sit back and enjoy the ride.

    For our final bit, the great and powerful SVO (Sean Villanueva-O’Driscoll) returns to charm the snake.

    Show Notes

    Dave Graham on Instagram.

    Check out RunOut #57 for our interview with SVO.

    Portrait by Cameron Maier / Bear Cam Media

  • RunOut #57: Sean Villanueva O’Driscoll and the Story That Needs to be Told

    RunOut #57: Sean Villanueva O’Driscoll and the Story That Needs to be Told

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    What makes a climbing story interesting? What makes it worth telling? Where is this elusive thing called meaning found in the utter absurdity of risking it all for the adventure of a lifetime?

    Today we speak with Sean Villanueva O’Driscoll—part Belgian man, part feral mountaineer, part pied piper of climbing’s soul—about his recent solo of the entire Fitz Roy Range in Patagonia. Colin Haley called it “the most impressive solo ascent ever done in Patagonia,” which are classy words from Haley, who might otherwise hold that title himself. Sean’s adventure is easily one of the biggest climbing achievements of the year, yet his humble approach and world-class character that has driven a remarkable career of adventure and exploration is a testament to a lifestyle that seems to be rarer and rare these days.

    For our Final Bit, Kaya Lindsay, the ukulele-playing free spirit behind @onechicktravels, spreads some Good Love.

    Show Notes

    Colin Haley breaks the news of Sean’s solo on Instagram.

    Moonwalk Traverse “topo”

    Follow Kaya Lindsay and here’s another beautiful song from her.