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Since 2002 Alpinist has striven to push creative boundaries with everything we do, from award-winning climbing journalism and creative writing to photography and art. Now, with the Alpinist podcast, we aim to extend our conversations with climbers and community members into interviews and oral histories that will entertain and educate our listeners with everything from dramatic and humorous adventure tales to in-depth discussions of the most significant issues in the climbing world today. More at alpinist.com/podcast

Dawn Hollis: Flipping the Script on Mountain Relationships
May 12, 2025 – 47:08
Kai Lightner: The Last Six Years
Apr 15, 2025 – 47:07
Babsi Zangerl on Learning, Growing and Flashing El Cap
Apr 5, 2025 – 43:15
Rick Accomazzo: Tobin, The Stonemasters, and Me
Jan 16, 2025 – 01:01:43
Other Everests: Hidden Histories & Contemporary Challenges
Dec 2, 2024 – 01:05:20
Climbing Isn't Everything: Beth Rodden
Nov 1, 2024 – 45:01
Graham Zimmerman's Balancing Act
Feb 28, 2024 – 44:17
The Many Facets of Len Necefer
Feb 20, 2024 – 52:53
Climbing and Journalism with Lauren DeLaunay Miller
Feb 12, 2024 – 43:53
Training for the New Anything with Steve House
Dec 15, 2023 – 54:48
Unpacking Packing with Sarah Pickman
Dec 6, 2023 – 41:56
Writing and Routes with David Smart
Nov 29, 2023 – 34:17
Racing Fear with Justin Bowen
Sep 6, 2023 – 32:47
Aiming for the Bushes with Alan Rousseau
Aug 30, 2023 – 31:36
Climbing for Change: Caroline Gleich
Aug 23, 2023 – 40:09
Talking Schist with Andrea Charest
Apr 26, 2023 – 42:16
Connected to Place: Sarah Audsley
Apr 19, 2023 – 41:39
Beyond Success and Failure: Young Hoon Oh
Apr 12, 2023 – 42:37
The Art of Playing: Babsi Vigl
Apr 5, 2023 – 33:47
Heart of the Sierra: Doug Robinson
Mar 29, 2023 – 43:24
Creativity and Climbing: Nikki Smith
Mar 8, 2023 – 50:47
Of Peaks and Parenting: Majka Burhardt
Feb 23, 2023 – 47:28
Braving New Worlds: Steph Davis
Feb 2, 2023 – 41:32
Honoring Mountains and Mentors: Clint Helander
Jan 23, 2023 – 35:26
Dreaming of Imaginary Peaks: Katie Ives
Dec 29, 2022 – 53:59
A Life of Adventure and Positive Impact: Timmy O’Neill
Dec 22, 2022 – 49:18
The Self Motivator: Chantel Astorga
Nov 18, 2021 – 43:35
Balancing Risk and Reward: Mike Gardner
Nov 16, 2021 – 54:17
From Pebbles to the Himalaya: Pete Takeda
Nov 15, 2021 – 34:19
The Novelty Seeker: Madaleine Sorkin
Jul 7, 2021 – 29:12
Not in Ohio Anymore: Anna Pfaff
Jun 23, 2021 – 39:08
Alpinist Aloud: “To Look the Bear in the Eye”
Dec 21, 2020 – 56:28
Alpinist Aloud: "Less Rich Without You"
Nov 10, 2020 – 51:16
Alpinist Aloud: “Melting Giants”
Oct 29, 2020 – 41:53
Fire and Ice: Scott Coldiron
Oct 16, 2020 – 52:36
A Visit with Mark Twight
Sep 24, 2020 – 58:18
Alpinist Aloud: “Life Compass” by Brette Harrington
Aug 25, 2020 – 32:49
"All that Glitters": Margo Talbot
Jul 6, 2020 – 36:41
Alpinist Aloud: “The Raven at the Door” by David Stevenson
May 11, 2020 – 13:44
Alpinist Aloud: “The Force of the Soul,” by James Edward Mills
Apr 29, 2020 – 30:52
The Lifestyler: Chris Weidner
Jan 30, 2020 – 32:05
Climber, Transcending: Kai Lightner
Jan 14, 2020 – 33:42
Rethinking Mountaineering Histories: Amrita Dhar
Nov 21, 2019 – 40:38
From the Gunks to Desert Towers: Jeff Achey
Oct 21, 2019 – 34:12
Perspective: Robbi Mecus
Sep 25, 2019 – 26:23
Inner Ranges: Geoff Powter
Sep 9, 2019 – 38:35
An Enormously Familiar Voice: Chris Kalous
Mar 4, 2019 – 40:44
The Calling: Barry Blanchard
Mar 1, 2019 – 42:14
To Abandon: Claire Carter
Mar 1, 2019 – 37:14
Strange Music: Doug McCarty
Jan 24, 2019 – 50:17

Recent Reviews

godiscgolf

Great host

This podcast is so rich in differing perspectives and stories. It is clear the host does her research to ask specific questions to get the best stories out of her guests. Every time I’m drawn in by the imagination and cultural differences the outdoors has for our coexistence.
dhjdowodjdhd

Garbage

Episode about Karlo creating “safe spaces” in climbing is absolutely ridiculous. No one cares about your feeling. Shocking she was left behind on that big wall climb...
gradycakes21

Good

Great subject matter but I wish the host would drink a glass of water before doing the podcast. The tongue smacking is distracting and jarring.
eleni petrou

Favorite podcast

I love this podcast so much,especially the episodes that feature diverse perspectives on conservation and and the spiritual component of being in the wilderness. Thank you for making such a thoughtful show!!
ann000_0

LOVE this podcast

I love how this podcast talks about all the tangential things that touch and affect our climbing, such as how we express emotion and communicate with our partners (Kathy Karlo and Whitney Clark episodes), and land-use and racism (Devil's Tower episode). Our world is bigger than training and beta.
ocram191919

Love it

One of my favorite podcasts
frankspetronio

Disappointing Navel Gazing

I suppose if you like going to liberal arts college, playing the victim and doing various SJW things then the new version of this podcast will appeal. But if you like climbing mountains and hearing about adventures and overcoming challenges you probably won't care to listen. This is truly a contemporary Accident in North American Mountaineering.
J. Sparks

Guest

Seems as good a place as any to have Mark Twight on for a story or two
spencerlennard

inspirational

Thank you for the fantastic and inspirational insight into the minds of experiences of my heroes!
Andy.Mossey

What I have been waiting for.

There is something to be said about a well made publication and podcast. The pinnacle of mountaineering podcasts, the Alpinist is my new go to for the verticals world. Others try, but they come off so amateurish that you lose the story. Well done Alpinist.
DirtSnake

Brutal honesty...

Was stoked to listen to the Jimmy Chin episode but... I can’t be the first to say this: the host’s voice made me want to cut my ears off with a sharp stick & throw them in the campfire. Had to zero the volume for everyone of her questions...
Wolverine-Dream

The Mountain Spirit

This is an insightful podcast that delves into the minds of mountain-inspired people. Great stuff.
mdlorenz

Love this

Thoughtful and well done!
Philosoraptor22495

Chat w/ the philosopher-climber

Thoughtful second interview with Conrad Anker. Alpinist podcast is off to a great start!
Jeffreaux802

Great start to the season

Excellent so far.