Mike Lilygren on Todd Skinner, Leadership, and Climbing Trango Tower
In this episode, Kris and Mike sit down at Mike’s company, Maven Optics, to discuss Todd Skinner, leadership, being the voice of reason, and that expedition to Pakistan.
Jordan Cannon on Cowboy Direct, Climbing History and the Importance of Storytelling
In this episode, Kris and Jordan discuss the allure of big walls and taking his skills from Yosemite to the Karakoram, making repeats on an expedition, the importance of climbing history and storytelling, and the value of relationships in climbing.
Todd Skinner and Team Cowboy Up
After 59 days on the wall, the weather had cleared and the team could see the summit, but one hard pitch still stood in their way, and their best chance at freeing it had just ripped his finger open. Maybe it wasn’t possible after all.
Jonathan Siegrist on the Difficulty of Grading and Climbing for the Challenge
In this episode Kris and Jonathan discuss one of the most controversial topics in climbing, grades.
Seb Bouin on Akira, Grading DNA and French Climbing History
In this episode, Seb and Kris discuss collaboration versus competition, taking grades personally, DNA, and where Akira and Fred Rouhling fit into French climbing history.
BONUS: Nina Caprez on Attempting to Climb The Nose with Lynn Hill
In this episode, Kris and Nina discuss her history with The Nose, the big lesson learned from it and the friendship that came out of the experience.
Lauren Delaunay Miller on Lynn Hill and The History of Women Climbing in Yosemite.
There aren’t many people as qualified as Lauren to discuss the history of women climbing in Yosemite.