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The Firn Line

A podcast about the lives of mountain climbers.

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New Routes: Kjersti Gedde from 2022-02-22T07:19:30.689154

An interview with climber, skier and musician, Kjersti Gedde.

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Uphill Athlete: Steve House from 2022-02-22T07:19:30.687433

An interview with world-renowned alpinist and trainer, Steve House.

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Alpine Progression: Mallorie Estenson from 2022-02-22T07:19:30.686460

Mallore Esteonson is an alpinist and mountain guide from the pacific northwest.

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Rockies Wisdom: Barry Blanchard (Part 2) from 2022-02-22T07:19:30.684138

Part 2 of my conversation with legendary Canadian alpinist, Barry Blanchard.

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Trip Report: Infinite Jester from 2022-02-22T07:19:30.680514

Alaskan ice climber, Ryan Sims, talks about his and Sam Johnson's recent 1st ascent of 'Infinite Jester' (WI6, M6) at the remote Suicide Basin on the Mendenhall Glacier.

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Fragments Of My Brother from 2022-02-22T07:19:30.677175

Author Marin Sardy talks about her brother Tom's battle with schizophrenia, which she documents in her memoir, The Edge Of Every Day.

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Challenge Of The Western Chugach from 2022-02-22T07:19:30.676400

Today’s episode is a story about adventure. It’s a story about getting scared. It’s a story of friendship and love. It’s a story about self-discovery and learning from your mistakes. But the l...

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The All-Arounder: Eddie Taylor from 2022-02-22T07:19:30.675656

Eddie Taylor is a climber, skier, teacher and coach from Boulder, CO.

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Emma Walker's Dead Reckoning from 2022-02-22T07:19:30.671705

Writer and outdoor educator Emma Walker discusses her new book, Dead Reckoning.

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Life Lived Wild: Rick Ridgeway from 2022-02-22T07:19:30.669869

An interview with legendary mountaineer, author and conservationist, Rick Ridgeway.

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A Conversation with Miranda Oakley from 2022-02-22T07:19:30.667345

A conversation with Palestinian-American rock climber, big-wall soloist and AMGA certified rock climbing guide, Miranda Oakley.

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Adventure(s) on Mount Wickersham from 2022-02-20T09:00

Adam Gellman tells the story of an adventure up an obscure (but challenging) Alaskan mountain.

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Trip Report: Adventure(s) on Mount Wickersham from 2022-02-20T09:00

Adam Gellman tells the story of an adventure up an obscure (but challenging) Alaskan mountain.

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The Trip Report - An Open Invitation from 2022-01-25T09:00

An open invitation to The Firn Line community to share a story.

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Trip Report: Oberon (Valdez, AK) from 2022-01-16T09:00

Sam Volk describes a first ascent of Oberon, an instant classic WI6 ice climb in Valdez, Alaska.

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Introducing: The Atlas Obscura Podcast from 2021-03-22T10:00

Introducing The Atlas Obscura Podcast

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Deep Knowledge: Jon Walsh from 2021-03-15T07:12:21

A deep-dive conversation with Canadian Rockies alpinist, Jon Walsh

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Chris Kalman's 'Dammed If You Don't' from 2020-11-30T00:00

Author and climber Chris Kalman discusses his forthcoming novella, Dammed If You Don't.

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Tales From The Firn Line - Volume One from 2020-10-30T04:56:17

A Halloween special presenting three spooky stories of close calls, mountain ghosts, and unexplained sounds in the night.

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See You Soon from 2020-10-14T10:00

A young Alaskan alpinist, August Franzen, shares his story of climbing through life-changing love, and heart-wrenching grief.

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A Conversation With Craig Muderlak from 2020-06-16T23:24:05

A conversation with Northwest-based artist and mountain guide, Craig Muderlak

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Persistence: Steve Swenson from 2020-05-11T05:18:17

An in-depth conversation with North American alpinist, Steve Swenson

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Doing The Work: Margo Talbot from 2020-04-20T02:00:13

An interview with climber, author and mental fitness coach, Margo Talbot.

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In It Together from 2020-03-29T19:43

A check in with The Firn Line community during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Fast Times at Yocum Ridge from 2020-03-23T06:40:08

A trip report from a March 2020 ascent of Mount Hood's (Wy'east) Yocum Ridge.

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The Lifer: Paul Gagner from 2019-12-21T03:23:49

Paul Gagner has been on the cutting-edge of climbing for over 5 decades, with monumental ascents in Alaska, Patagonia and beyond.

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Rockies Wisdom: Barry Blanchard (Part 1) from 2019-11-10T23:30:24

Part one of my conversation with legendary Canadian alpinist, Barry Blanchard.

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Red River Roots: Jason Tyler Burton from 2019-10-18T19:04:57

Jason Tyler is a musician, teach and climber. We discuss his new album, Kentuckian.

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Uphill Athlete: Scott Johnston from 2019-08-30T02:11:02

An interview with acclaimed coach, athlete and co-founder of Uphill Athlete, Scott Johnston.

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The Creative Path: Tony Perelli from 2019-07-19T02:24:14

An interview with Alaskan artist, climber and wilderness explorer, Tony Perelli.

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The Bond: Simon McCartney from 2019-06-27T23:31:24

An interview with author and alpinist, Simon McCartney

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Ruth Gorge Grinder from 2019-05-16T05:03:46

North American alpinist, Alan Rousseau, tells the story of his and Jackson Marvell's first ascent of Ruth Gorge Grinder, a new mega-line up the east face of Mount Dickey.

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The Mountains In My Life from 2019-04-23T20:52:19

With love to the families, friends and community surrounding Jess Roskelley, David Lama and Hansjörg Auer
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Alaska Mountain Women from 2019-03-21T16:35:28

AK Mountain Women is an all-female group that loves human powered expeditions in Alaska. The goal of the group is to cultivate a strong community of local women dedicated to challenging and educati...

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The Life And Climbs Of Kevin Jorgeson from 2019-01-11T03:21:41

On today’s episode of The Firn Line, we’ll get to know professional rock climber, Kevin Jorgeson. Over a long and ever-evolving career, Jorgeson has immersed himself in the multi-dimensional craft...

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A Conversation With Len Necefer from 2018-12-27T17:22:34

In the final episode of 2018, I go back to a September conversation with climber, educator and activist, Len Necefer. Len holds a Ph.D in Engineering and Public Policy, and is founder of Natives O...

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Wandering Writer: Chris Kalman from 2018-11-30T00:36:04

Growing up in the suburbs of northern Virginia, Chris Kalman was exposed to academia and team sports from a young age.  But by the time he reached high school, he discovered rock climbing, and was ...

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Open Book: Kathy Karlo from 2018-11-16T02:53:13

If you’re a climber, who consumes climbing related media like writing, video and podcasts - well, chances are, you’ve heard of Kathy Karlo.

Kathy is the creative force behind “for the lo...

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Full Circle: Jon Waterman from 2018-10-25T19:52:35

Like many young alpinists, my early experiences in and out of the mountains were defined by a succession of monumental highs tempered with desperate lows.  Maybe that’s why Jonathan Waterman’s b...

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Full Circle: Jon Waterman from 2018-10-25T19:52:35

Like many young alpinists, my early experiences in and out of the mountains were defined by a succession of monumental highs tempered with desperate lows.  Maybe that’s why Jonathan Waterman’s b...

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Full Circle: Jon Waterman from 2018-10-25T19:52:35

Like many young alpinists, my early experiences in and out of the mountains were defined by a succession of monumental highs tempered with desperate lows.  Maybe that’s why Jonathan Waterman’s book...

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