Tag: Yosemite

  • RunOut 122: Will Moss Leaves No Stone Unclimbed

    RunOut 122: Will Moss Leaves No Stone Unclimbed

    Will Moss is a comp climber turned traddie from New York City, who has been quietly ticking some of the hardest gear-protected routes in the country over the past couple of years. His most recent notable ascent is the FA of the Gunks hardest: The Best Things in Life Are Free (5.14d R). But first,…

  • RunOut #119: Dean Fidelman, Portraits of an Artist

    RunOut #119: Dean Fidelman, Portraits of an Artist

    Dean Fidelman is a legendary climbing photographer, whose body of work and portraitures have come as close to capturing the elusive soul of our sport as any photographer ever has. He’s perhaps best known for his Stone Nudes series of fine-art black-and-white bouldering photographs, but his career first began as a 16 year old kid…

  • RunOut #117: How Two Big Wall Noobs Free Climbed the Nose

    RunOut #117: How Two Big Wall Noobs Free Climbed the Nose

    Alex Waterhouse and Billy Ridal are both 26 years old, from Sheffield, England, and have been competing on plastic since they were 12. But once slapping plastic lost its allure, these two climbers found themselves dreaming of adventure. And adventure they found, as they spent a month fumbling their way into the world of big-wall…

  • RunOut #109: John Middendorf on How Climbing Gear Precedes Progress

    RunOut #109: John Middendorf on How Climbing Gear Precedes Progress

    Our guest today is a genuine legend and one of the pioneers of big-wall climbing. John Middendorf is a mechanical engineer, gear designer, researcher, writer, and teacher based in Tasmania. His climbing accomplishments pushed the limits of big-walls, adventure, and exploration throughout the 1980s and ‘90s. Most notably, he’s responsible for the first ascent of…

  • RunOut #96: Thomas Huber is Free

    RunOut #96: Thomas Huber is Free

    Thomas Huber is one of the most accomplished and beloved climbers of all time. Along with his brother Alex, Thomas helped pave the way for modern free climbing on El Capitan with FreeRider, Golden Gate, and host of other first free ascents. He’s a Piolet d’Or recipient for his first ascent with Iwan Wolf of…

  • RunOut #90: The Permit Debate Continues

    RunOut #90: The Permit Debate Continues

    If there is one thing you can say about this show, it’s that we are the most fair and balanced climbing podcast in the world. Following last episode’s discussion about Yosemite’s proposed overnight permits for big-wall climbers, we are speaking to two guests from the opposite side of the debate: Jesse McGahey is Yosemite National…

  • RunOut #89: Ethics, Rules, Crowds, Permits

    RunOut #89: Ethics, Rules, Crowds, Permits

    The Yosemite National Park is attempting to make its Covid-era rule in which climbers are required to have a permit to spend the night on a big wall permanent—and predictably, climbers aren’t happy about it. We spoke to two of the most active big wall climbers in Yosemite in recent years about the current state…

  • RunOut #84: Connor Herson Returns

    RunOut #84: Connor Herson Returns

    Connor Herson returns to the show, a few years older, a few inches taller, and more than a few impressive ticks under his belt. One of his latest ascents is “Empath” on gear—potentially one of the harder gear leads ever recorded. Carlo Traversi first climbed Empath and proposed 5.15a. After quickly sending the route as…

  • Bonus: Carlo Traversi Does Magic

    Bonus: Carlo Traversi Does Magic

    Carlo Traversi is having one of the best climbing years of his life. He’s sending V-insane, 5.15b sport, and 5.14c trad — all while managing a successful business that immeasurably improves the lives of climbers in his own community. He’s got a healthy perspective on the sport, everyone respects him, and he’s also super smart…

  • RunOut #80: Barefoot in Font, Valley of Giants

    RunOut #80: Barefoot in Font, Valley of Giants

    Will a new film from Reel Rock encourage climbers to engage in risky behavior and not use their rubbers on the rock? We discuss Barefoot Charles and his conspicuously well-coifed mane of hair. Next we speak to Lauren DeLauney Miller, a writer and climber who has released a wonderful new book of first person essays…

  • RunOut #62: Climbing’s New Regs. Plus, John Branch & Sidecountry

    RunOut #62: Climbing’s New Regs. Plus, John Branch & Sidecountry

    Climbers wake up to the new reality of regulations in Yosemite, and crags across the country. Plus, we talk to John Branch of Dawn Wall fame. 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…

  • RunOut #61: Jordan Comes Out

    RunOut #61: Jordan Comes Out

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

  • RunOut #34: Yosemite Is Still the Center of the Universe

    RunOut #34: Yosemite Is Still the Center of the Universe

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

  • RunOut #20: Jim Reynolds’ Free Solo on Fitzroy Changes Everything/Nothing

    RunOut #20: Jim Reynolds’ Free Solo on Fitzroy Changes Everything/Nothing

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

  • RunOut #11: Connor Herson Frees the Nose.

    RunOut #11: Connor Herson Frees the Nose.

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  • RunOut #10: Adam Ondra’s Near Onsight of the Salathe Wall

    RunOut #10: Adam Ondra’s Near Onsight of the Salathe Wall

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

  • RunOut #1: What’s Your Dawn Wall (Movie)?

    RunOut #1: What’s Your Dawn Wall (Movie)?

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