Yosemite

September 2, 2015November 20, 2015

Episode 88: Chris McNamara- Living the Ever Changing Dream.

On Episode 88, I return to the Mobile Studio with SuperTopo founder and El Cap Ace, Chris McNamara. Chris started early with an obsession for the big stone, and moved on to a life of adventure in business, in the sky, and around the world. Never one to wait for opportunity to come to him, Chris took inspiration from the Golden Age when so many Yosemite climbers went on to success as entrepreneurs, adventurers, scientists, and beyond. He has climbed El Cap nearly 100 times, founded two successful online companies, and pioneered wingsuit jumping in the US. Psyche is not in short supply with Chris in the studio.

Why Chris walked away from wingsuit flying.

Chris’ Website.

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August 21, 2015May 31, 2021

Episode 87: Madaleine Sorkin- Become What You Are.

Mads having a fleeting moment of fun between the gnar on Mt Proboscis. — Mads all smiles on Mt Proboscis with Kate Rutherford and Emily Stifler Wolf.

On Episode 87 of the Enormocast, after some serious cajoling, I sit down in the Mobile Studio with my friend Madaleine Sorkin. A self-professed quiet and closed person, Madaleine is remarkably frank and forthcoming on an episode that deals with finding oneself through climbing, sexuality and gender politics, and her continued struggles with self identity. Oh, and we talk about climbing, too, including her cool head, hardest sends, and proclivity to turn even the most chill climbing moments into adventures, for better or worse…or even stupid.

Tragedy Averted

Mad’s Website

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August 12, 2015December 13, 2018

Episode 86: Mikey Schaefer – The Force is Strong.

On Episode 86 of the Enormocast, I invite Mikey Schaefer- alpinist, rock climber, and photographer- into the Mobile Studio parked in Lander City Park for a chat. Mikey arrived just moments after a harsh allergic reaction rendered his eyes nearly useless. After a cold compress of PBR cans, and a couple administered orally, we sat down to business. Mikey fills us in on how he became a pro photog, how he fell in love with climbing, and how he founds his obsession in Patagonia. Living life in 6 month increments, Mikey says he may not be a pro-sesh photog forever, but without climbing, he might simply fade away.