Episode 43: Asa Firestone – Beyond Climbing.

Me, Asa, and yes, that's Lynn Hill, at the Psicobloc comp in Park City.
Me, Asa, and yes, that’s Lynn Hill, at the Psicobloc comp in Park City.

On Episode 43 of the Enormocast, the Royal We sits down in the immobile studio with Asa Firestone. Asa recently started a company called Beyond Gear to help his mission to get underprivileged Brazilian kids out climbing on their neighborhood rocks. Asa talks about his mission, his lost partner, and why we all need to think about giving back.

Beyond Gear (and a great video about Asa’s mission)

First Ascenders

Climb for Life

 

 

 

Episode 42: Luke Mehall- Keeping the Dirtbag Faith.

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Luke and the Freedom Mobile

On Episode 42 of the Enormocast, I sit down with Midwestern refugee, Luke Mehall. Luke is an author, publisher, poet, and climber who is not afraid to bear and bare his soul on the written page. In Episode 42, we remember Zines, learn about when it is and isn’t appropriate to inundate a women with poetry, and why a small part of me hopes Luke fails miserably. Like so many authors, Luke is a purveyor of truth through mythology, and a creator of real stories that may not have happened, and a damn good story-teller.

www.climbingzine.com

Luke’s Blog

      Listen to Luke Read from his book: Climbing Out of Bed

 

Episode 41: Paul Piana, Rock Climbing Legend.

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A younger, steely-eyed Piana

On Episode 41, I have the distinct pleasure and honor to sit down with one of my heroes, Paul Piana. Paul spent the 80s and 90s defining big free climbing along with his intrepid partner, Todd Skinner. These cowboys shirked tradition and set new standards for big rock climbs all over the continent, hemisphere, and world. Paul talks about his upbringing as the descendent of immigrants, his Wyoming roots, and his storied relationship with one of the all time greats, Todd Skinner. Above all, Paul proved himself to be the steadiest of partners from start to finish.