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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, 11 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…
2 years 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 …
2 years 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 …
2 years 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…
2 years 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…
2 years, 1 month 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…
2 years, 1 month 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…
2 years, 1 month ago
Climbing With Kids
Season 7 Episode 2
News flash: having kids changes things. Paige Claassen and Emily Harrington join Alex to discuss the new normal, reaching limits while sleep deprived…
2 years, 1 month ago
The Adam Ondra Episode
Season 7 Episode 1
For the last decade, no climber has moved our sport closer to the future than Adam Ondra. While he’s known for his visionary sport routes, he’s excel…
2 years, 2 months ago