Books and Boulders Podcast - Episode 2 Show Notes

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Release Date: April 14, 2025

In this episode of the Books and Boulders podcast, hosts Melanie and Tiffany continue discussing the influential climbing memoir, 'Climbing Free' by Lynn Hill. The episode follows the discussion of Hill's experiences in chapters 4 through 6, covering her formative years climbing in Joshua Tree, the tragic story of her climbing mentor Chuck Bludworth's death in Argentina, and her adventures in Yosemite. The episode offers a comprehensive understanding of how Lynn Hill's perseverance, skill, and community support shaped her legendary climbing career.

00:34 Podcast Introduction and Host Check-In

01:18 Personal Climbing Updates

06:07 Discussing Climbing Culture and Nicknames

24:45 Community and Climbing

37:13 The Impact of Climbing Partners

39:22 Survivor's Guilt and Climbing Ethics

40:25 The Allure and Risks of Mountaineering

48:18 Yosemite Days: The Evolution of Climbing

55:36 The Challenges of Climbing Partnerships

01:06:46 DIY Climbing Gear and Its Evolution

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