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July 7, 2026

In this episode, I’m joined by Gowri Varanasi and Mel Batson from Climb Like a Woman (CLAW), an initiative that has been encouraging and empowering women in the Indian climbing community since its first gathering in Hampi in 2018. We talk about how the project started as a beginner-focused event and has grown into a thriving community. This year’s event is taking place in Sethan, where CLAW is offering both beginner and intermediate courses, while also giving back to the climbing community by cleaning boulders and establishing new problems. Our conversation explores how CLAW started, what makes these courses different from a typical climbing camp, the values that drive the initiative, and the impact they hope to have on the future of climbing in India. If you enjoyed this conversation, please check out our previous and latest articles, follow Climb Like a Woman on Instagram, and support their work if you can. If you would like to donate, please get in touch with CLAW directly first via Instagram or email to find the best way to contribute. And if you’re coming to India and would like to support their work, reach out to CLAW directly as well. https://www.climblikeawoman.com https://www.instagram.com/climblikeawoman/?hl=de

June 15, 2026

In this episode, I sit down with French alpinist Lise Billon during the Frankenjura Festival to talk about women in alpinism, adventure, storytelling, and the film Patagonian Chimeras. Together, we explore how ideas of heroism, identity, and our relationship with the mountains are evolving, and why adventure can be as much about self-reflection as achievement. Patagonian Chimeras was directed by filmmaker Guillaume Broust and follows Lise Billon, Fanny Schmutz, and Maud Vanpoulle on their ascent of Cerro Torre in Patagonia, blending expedition footage, animation, and personal reflection into a unique exploration of modern alpinism. Music licensed under Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY): Music by Ketsa — ketsa.uk Film Producer Guillaume Broust and the teaser:) https://www.guillaume-broust.com/patagonian-chimeras-expedition-mountaineering-lise-billon/

March 26, 2026

Chiara Schmidt ist Pianistin und leidenschaftliche Bergsteigerin – zwei Welten, die auf den ersten Blick kaum zusammenpassen, die sie jedoch in ihren jüngsten Kunstaktionen auf faszinierende Weise miteinander verbindet. Gemeinsam mit anderen Künstler*innen entwickelt sie Projekte, die Musik, Naturerlebnis und Klimaschutz vereinen und dabei neue Perspektiven auf die Beziehung zwischen Mensch und Umwelt eröffnen. In unserem Gespräch treffen wir sie im Muzikum in Salzburg, wo sie als Klaviermentorin tätig ist. Wir sprechen über ihre ungewöhnlichen Performances in alpinen Räumen, über die Rolle von Kunst im Kontext der Klimakrise und darüber, wie kreative Zusammenarbeit Menschen inspirieren kann, sich für den Schutz unserer Umwelt einzusetzen. Bild Credit: @berg_und_bild Thomas März Support and Kunst-Gang: Berenike Tölle (Sängerin) Giulia di Stefano und Giulia Miceli (Tanz) Hier weitere Infos: https://www.moz.ac.at/de/news/alumni-... / schmidtchiara Die Musik von Brian Field: / @passionsforourtorturedplanet #klettern #climbing #klassischemusik

March 18, 2026

I had the chance to sit down with Brittany Goris, who would still be considered a "Dirtbag", which means she lives full time out of her van, climbs and travels extensively in mostly trad climbing areas.

March 12, 2026

Hazel Findlay has been at the cutting edge of climbing, either doing hard single pitch tradlines, like the ultra hard "Magic Line" at 8c+, a Ron Kauk line in Yosemite. She also goes big, having freed at least four big wall lines in the valley. She seems to love all sorts of rock climbing, may it be bouldering in Chamonix or sportclimbing in Spain.

March 4, 2026

I am sitting down with professional Snowboarder Maria Kuzma in Mayrhofen, where she is been a resident for the last few years, looking for new lines off piste. She is also a keen environmentalist, but she prefers the title "Architectral Acitivist". She shares her new ventures into Myzelium-based filtration systems, currently being established in the forestry sector. To find out more about Maria Kuzma´s work, chekc out her Youtube: • Let Go Episode 4 She is also on Insta: / mariakuzma #snowboardinglife #mariakuzma #snowboarding

January 15, 2026

We went for a late autumn session to La Forêt at Fontainebleau to chat with Charles Albert and Adarsh Singh about the climbing style in Font, but also about their recent encounter in India, where Charles was invited by the Indian climbing scene and Bernd Zangerl to sample some sharp granite blocs. Thanks for the support on this one, Shaun, Plippo K, and the rest — it was a bit of a logistical mission, carrying the stuff to the far end of Isatis… Music, Creative Commons: Sundown by Lobo Loco https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lo... #bouldering #charlesalbert #boulderinglife

December 3, 2025

It’s been a real pleasure sitting down with the one and only James McHaffie, catching him in the heart of Wales for a chilled conversation. We talked trad climbing, the changes happening across the climbing world, a bit of politics, and his ongoing adventures in writing. A down-to-earth chat with someone who’s seen and shaped a lot of what climbing is today. Schnitzelshow 2025 Thanks, James Mchaffie. #tradclimbing #climbingwales #rockclimbing

October 29, 2025

Had the pleasure to sit down with rock-star Fanny Gibert from france one her latest Trip to the Frankenjura. We manage to chaqt about her actual situation after her shoulder injury and about cake and le foret in Franken;) https://www.instagram.com/fannygibert974/?hl=de music: kontraa "Fina" under https://pixabay.com/de/music/afrobeat-fina-reggaeton-dancehall-music-312962/ #boulderinglife #escalade #climbingcommunity #climbingpodcast

December 31, 2024

What a big turnaround for Didier Berthod and his re-engagement with Squamish, being probably the oldest person to red-point Cobra-Crack in Squamish. We talk about his time in the monastery but also about the current issues concerning Squamish in regards to parking and potential parking fees. We also talk about his latest crack-venture, which is Gold Rush, a well hidden roof crack in the forest of Squamish... Thanks for the additonal footage from Wildertainment, to see the full video, check out the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CvpwF1dtYKU&t=22s Picture from the Cobra Crack, done by Pim Shaitosa; https://www.pimshaitosa.com/

December 17, 2024

Vor einigen Wochen hatte ich das Vergnügen bei Gerald Krug in Halle einen Abend zu übernachten, da hatten wir auch Zeit über seinen Verlag, die Reisen und das Hausprojekt zu sprechen. Wir sprachen auch über das letzte Geoquest Projekt, den Bildband "Meisterwege" für Elbsandstein-Freaks. Links gibt es direkt hier: Meisterwege: https://geoquest-verlag.de/bildband-mythos-meisterwege-ist-jetzt-erhaeltlich/ Musik: Intro - Thing Alive.mp3 by kennysvoice -- https://freesound.org/s/489372/ -- Outro - Zero Logic Intro.wav by BaDoink -- https://freesound.org/s/586093/ --

December 17, 2024

Had the pleasure of sitting down with Kimbrough Moore a Climber, Guidebook author and Professor of Philosophy and IT. We chat about grading climbing routes, writing guidebooks and what it could mean to get a more diverse gang into climbing, so we become a more colorful community. Thanks for the pictures: Picture credit: https://www.instagram.com/oldmanmoon?igsh=MWlldGUwaXJkZm42cw== Home | Kimbrough Moore https://kimbroughclimbs.wixsite.com/home Guidebooks: https://www.goldenstatebouldering.com/ Music: Freesound - "kimbie" electronica beat by simmys_recycle_bin https://freesound.org/people/simmys_recycle_bin/sounds/757403/