August 26, 2020

Episode 19: Climbing with Elaina Arenz

49 minutes

In this episode: rope access, why you should hire a guide, can those skinny climbing ropes hold a Sasquatch, and the Raiders. We talk with Elaina Arenz, climber, rock guide, instructor, rope access technician and all-around inspiring outdoorist.

Show Notes

00:38 – Introduction to Elaina Arenz

01:40 – What is International Rope Access Technician Association (IRATA)?

03:20 – Let’s talk about football (a brief diversion)

05:37 – How a job at the shopping mall led to Elaina getting started with climbing

07:02 – Running New River Mountain Guides

07:50 – Teaching for the American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA)

11:50 – The Warrior’s Way program

13:30 – Favorite climbing adventures

23:18 – Transition from rock climbing to rope access work

28:05 – Future adventures

30:28 – Climbing advice for a Sasquatch

34:45 – Why we should trust a climbing rope

36:35 – Empowering women in the outdoors

47:06 – Closing thoughts

Mentioned in this Episode

New River Mountain Guides

American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA)

The Warrior’s Way

Chicks Climbing

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Our Co-hosts

Jason Fitzpatrick – IG: @themuirproject

Saveria Tilden – IG: @adventuruswomen web: AdventurUsWomen.com

Jeff Hester – IG: @thesocalhiker web: SoCalHiker.net

Theme song by Opus Orange. Courtesy of Emoto Music.

The Almost There Adventure Podcast is a celebration of outdoor activities both local and epic. Discussing the big topics and talking to adventurers, artists, legends and activists within the outdoor community.

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