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Paris Preview
Season 7 Episode 12
Paris here we go. Today, we dive into what to expect, the stories that will define the games, and the Olympics’ impact on our sport. Plus we make our…
1 year, 7 months ago
Great Expectations
Season 7 Episode 11
The weight of expectations is real. Today, Olympians Natalia Grossman and Jesse Grupper share their journey through the highs and lows of winning and…
1 year, 8 months ago
Brooke Raboutou: Paris Bound
Season 7 Episode 10
At only 23, Brooke Raboutou has established herself as one of the best climbers indoors and out. While that’s taken an extreme amount of talent and d…
1 year, 8 months ago
War Games
Season 7 Episode 9
Yes, the Olympics are entertainment, but they can also transcend sport. Ukrainian climber Jenya Kazbekova carries a weight few competitors have to sh…
1 year, 8 months ago
Ashima Shiraishi: The Competitor's Mind
Season 7 Episode 8
What’s Ashima Shiraishi been up to? Since she was eight, Ashima made waves with staggering ascents beyond her years. In 2021, Ashima helped bring us …
1 year, 8 months ago
Head Games
Season 7 Episode 7
When we think of cutting edge climbing, we think of cutting edge athleticism. But what about the mental side? The true test of finishing the world’s …
1 year, 8 months ago
Kai Lightner: Return To Form
Season 7 Episode 6
Kai Lightner is on a tear. When we last spoke with Kai, his path in professional climbing was unclear. He’d struggled with disordered eating, injurie…
1 year, 9 months ago
Sierra Blair: Ahead of the Curve
Season 7 Episode 5
A decade ago, climbing’s most controversial figure wasn’t someone who’d lied, chopped routes, or chipped holds. It was a young woman who’d savvily ha…
1 year, 9 months ago
Gentlemen's Race To 9a
Season 7 Episode 4
Sometimes we all need healthy competition. Last summer Alex, Tommy Caldwell, and Sonnie Trotter hatched a plan – each would attempt to climb 9a in th…
1 year, 9 months ago
Put Me In Coach
Season 7 Episode 3
When Kris Hampton launched the Power Company, training for climbing was in an awkward adolescence. Research and tactics were woefully behind adjacent…
1 year, 9 months ago