If you’re an ice climbing gearhead, then you’ve probably heard about the new picks by Beartooth Alpine Equipment. Cofounder Charlie Faust joins the pod today to tell us all about them. He’ll share how Beartooth Alpine came to be, how their picks differ from other brands on the market, the role gear advancement has played in changing the sport of ice climbing, and his personal pick sharpening tips. 

Plus, we’ll get philosophical in a talk about the light and dark motivations that lead people to climbing. 

Learn more about Beartooth Alpine Equipment here. 

Check out Mark Twight’s book Kiss or Kill. 

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The information expressed in this episode is for entertainment purposes only, and is not intended as, nor should it be interpreted as, informational or instructional.