A Climber's Guide to the Red River Gorge

Episode 273

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In this Climber's Guide to the Red River Gorge, Eric Hörst and Kris Hampton explore:

When to visit
Where to stay (on all budgets)
Where to eat (on all budgets)
How to train for the pump
Tactics to perform at your best
How to 'protect the send'
Favorite routes from 5.9 to 5.14

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Here are some AI generated show notes (hopefully the robots got it right)

04:24 Interview with Eric Horst and Kris Hampton

05:43 Kris Hampton's Climbing Journey

09:36 Eric Horst's Climbing Journey

18:14 Best Seasons to Climb at the Red

24:31 Where to Stay at the Red River Gorge

34:10 Where to Eat at the Red River Gorge

36:54 Training for the Red River Gorge

38:31 Understanding Endurance Climbing

39:25 Training for the Red River Gorge

43:05 Aerobic vs. Anaerobic Training

47:49 The Importance of Year-Round Training

49:43 Mental and Physical Adaptations

57:53 Tactics for a Successful Climbing Trip

01:15:52 Favorite Routes at the Red River Gorge

01:18:52 Discussing Favorite Climbing Routes

01:20:30 Exploring 5.10 Climbing Routes

01:22:50 Diving into 5.11 Climbing Routes

01:28:12 Highlighting 5.12 Climbing Routes

01:33:31 Exploring 5.13 Climbing Routes

01:37:40 Discussing 5.14 and Beyond

01:41:18 Wrapping Up and Future Plans

Shoutout to Matt Walte

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A Climber's Guide to the Red River Gorge