8 APR 2024 · On Episode 283 of the Enormocast, I sit down in a hotel in Munising, Michigan at the Michigan Icefest with Alaska-based alpinist, Clint Helander. What with the Chris Kalous Dance Party and the last call nightcap(s) at a bar literally called Whisky Dick’s, it had been a long night and an early morning for both … https://enormocast.com/2024/04/enormocast-283-clint-helander-to-live-in-hearts-we-leave-behind/

21 MAR 2024 · On Episode 282 of the Enormocast, I sit down with US Olympic qualifier, Natalia Grossman. That’s right, Natalia is headed to Paris to represent the US in Lead and Boulder combined (speed is separate this time around). But this moment was caught during a bit of down time for Natalia as she ramps up for … https://enormocast.com/2024/03/enormocast-282-natalia-grossman-the-tyranny-of-expectations/

16 MAR 2024 · On this in-between episode of the Enormocast, Harvey Wright from Episode 222 returns to discuss his ongoing treatment and recovery for addiction. But more importantly, Harvey is here to talk about his new album, Patio Pacifica, written almost entirely while in a Vancouver treatment facility. Also, we talk about the rough and dirty years since … https://enormocast.com/2024/03/enormocast-tweener-harvey-wright-returns-with-patio-pacifica/

1 MAR 2024 · On Episode 281 of the Enormocast, Jon Hawk and Tye Liggins from Memphis Rox join to discuss the mission of the famous pay-what-you-can gym, Memphis Rox, in the inner-city of Memphis, TN. Jon is director of operations, and Tye went from walk-in to head coach and course-setter. Memphis Rox, founded by Tom Shadyac in 2018, … https://enormocast.com/2024/03/enormocast-281-jon-hawk-and-tye-liggins-of-memphis-rox-peace-above-all/

14 FEB 2024 · On Episode 280 of the Enormocast we present the 2024 Taps edition of the Enormocast. This is the annual episode where we lay to rest traditions, foibles, and notions in climbing that are either sadly going to sleep never to reawaken, or should be put to bed for good. The Enormocast is joined by our … https://enormocast.com/2024/02/enormocast-280-taps-2024-the-really-bollocks-edition/

31 JAN 2024 · On episode 279 of the Enormocast, we have an allt-ime double-header. First, David Smart joins from Toronto to talk about his life as a climber and his new book from The Mountaineers, Royal Robbins: The American Climber. Royal Robbins was one of the most influential climbers of all time, and David’s book is the most … https://enormocast.com/2024/01/enormocast-279-david-smart-and-royal-robbins-some-work-of-noble-note/

16 JAN 2024 · On Episode 278 of the Enormocast, I connect with Thomas Bukowski from my home to his van sitting in Yosemite. Thomas had just completed three El Cap routes in three days, and was recovering. His next adventures in Patagonia were just on the horizon. Thomas is an American citizen, but is also half Chinese and … https://enormocast.com/2024/01/enormocast-278-thomas-bukowski-a-funny-little-life/

10 JAN 2024 · As we stare down into the howling void of Government regulation of our dear sport, let us give thanks and a listen to Armando Menocal from 2015. Armando has made it his life’s work to keep the simpering bureaucrats in Washington and elsewhere at bay. But lately, they have reared their heads in an attempt … https://enormocast.com/2024/01/enormocast-rebroadcast-episode-93-armando-menocal-the-peaceful-climbing-warrior/

22 DEC 2023 · On Episode 277 of the Enormocast, we connect with the inimitable Kurt Smith. Kurt grew up in the 70s in Tahoe and through friendships with local climbers like Rick Lovelace and encounters with Yosemite Climber, Kurt found himself in Joshua Tree amongst the Stonemasters in the early 80s. Soon, Kurt and his crew were making … https://enormocast.com/2023/12/enormocast-277-kurt-smith-the-iconoclast/

12 DEC 2023 · When we left the boys in the last Episode, they had just summited the Trango Tower via the 2nd ascent of Cowboy Direct. In this installment, the summit emotions and revelations come fast and furious as well as the realization that hits every alpinist on the summit: “Oh, shit, we still gotta get off this … https://enormocast.com/2023/12/enormocast-tweener-a-candid-ascent-of-trango-tower-with-jordan-cannon-jesse-huey-and-matt-segal-part-2/