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Episode 73: Frank Sanders- Man of the Tower.

FrankOn Episode 73 of the Enormocast, I pay a visit to Devils Tower Legend, Frank Sanders. Frank runs the Devils Tower Lodge in the shadow of the Tower. His first magical trip to DT occurred in the early 70s, and he’s never lost that loving feeling. Frank’s climbing accomplishments span three continents, and include climbing at Devils Tower 365 days straight in 2007-08. A lover of life, a giver of wisdom, man of faith, Frank welcomes climbers of all stripes into the fold at the Tower.

A Really Random Video of Devils Tower

 

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Episode 72: Author Kelly Cordes- In Search of Justice.

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kc - career possibilities liquor store job IMG_1118(1) Kelly’s career prospects if you don’t buy his book.

On Episode 72 of the Enormocast, I barrel through record snow in the Previa to meet up with Kelly Cordes. Kelly has graced the Mobile Studio and the Live Stage on the Enormocast, but on this night, he proudly recounts the harrowing task of writing (and saying) The Tower: A Chronicle of Climbing and Controversy on Cerro Torre. Kelly trotted the globe in search of answers to the long standing mystery of Cesare Maestri‘s claim to the first ascent of Cerro Torre in 1959. He also enlightens events surrounding the controversial chopping of the 1970 Compressor Route. Finally, he calls for justice in the death of .

Kelly Reads the Book

Rolo Garbotti’s A Mountain Unveiled

All Things Patagonia at pataclimb.com

Hayden Kennedy on Chopping the Compressor Route Episode 1, Epsiode 2

More Kelly Cordes: Facebook, website, A great photo

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Episode 71: Jessa Goebel- Making it work.

14_1360401016On Episode 71 of the Enormocast, I sit down with New River Gorge climber and Team Texas alum, Jessa Goebel. It also happens to be the 3rd anniversary of the Enormocast. Whoopee! 3 years behind us. Good lord, that’s a lot of frothy spray.

Jessa talks about rebelling in her youth and10653491_10101333797586038_1449244910068954358_n anchoring her attitude in climbing. She goes on to describe the outlet of Team Texas, a East German like climber training program that creates super human climbing machines out of boys and girls. Finally, the New River Gorge brings her home and adventure becomes her mantra. And after 29 years, she’s earned balance with climbing, work, and life, for the moment, anyway.

 

 

 

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