If you’ve ever found yourself clawing your way up the second pitch of a Gunks moderate with a 25-pound rack gear slung across your sweaty chest, you may also find yourself dumbfounded when you see pictures of pro climbers free climbing 20 pitches up the side of El Cap with nothing but a single locker and maybe an X4 on their harness. What do they know that you don’t? We share the secret knowledge of how “real” climbing gets done, and other sausage-making tips.

Next, we chat with Swiss climbing icon Nina Caprez about her current adventures during COVID. Turns out she’s taking #vanlife to the next level while re-evaluating what goals and progression mean on a personal level.

Finally, Niall Grimes delivers an unforgettable tribute to the late Doug Scott in a way that only he can.

Show Notes

Nina Caprez and “Andrea,” Nina Caprez’s adventure rig.

Niall Grimes and his Jam Crack Podcast

Portrait (C): Keith Ladzinski