Josh Wharton is one of America’s top alpine climbers, with light and fast ascents of iconic peaks from Patagonia to Alaska to the Himalaya. His latest first free ascent with Vince Anderson, is called Suerte (5.13a, WI6, M7, 3,500 feet) and it’s located on Jirishanca (20,100 feet) in Peru. This ascent, which took years to “alpine redpoint,” is featured in a new film headlining Reel Rock 18.

But first, yer friendly RunOut hosts discuss Kalous’ recent trip out to his namesake dance party at the Michigan Ice Fest, where there was more festing than icing.

Our final bit comes courtesy of Evan Philips, fellow podcaster at The Firn Line, with his song Close to Me.

Josh Wharton and Vince Anderson send Suerte on Climbing.com

Reel Rock 18 Spotlight: Jirishanca

Michigan Ice Fest

Chris Kalous Dance Party

The Firn Line podcast

Close to Me on Spotify

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