https://simplecast.com Gripped, The Climbing Podcast A show about everything climbing, from rock and ice to gyms and competitions. Join us every week as we talk to climbers from around the world and visit us at gripped.com for daily news and stories. 2023 - Present en Thu, 29 Oct 2026 04:00:00 +0000 Fri, 30 Oct 2026 15:01:49 +0000 https://gripped-podcast.simplecast.com Gripped, The Climbing Podcast https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/59ef8f30-a585-484f-b6b3-d6a54be54036/94bd89d3-f9c2-4df6-86b7-aeaee5e78eeb/3000x3000/cropped_1790875000610.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://gripped-podcast.simplecast.com episodic A show about everything climbing, from rock and ice to gyms and competitions. Join us every week as we talk to climbers from around the world and visit us at gripped.com for daily news and stories. Gripped Magazine true https://feeds.simplecast.com/G6AnE74p alpine, bouldering, climbing, ice climbing, mountains, rock climbing, training, route setting, 8a.nu, gym climbing, mountaineering, big wall climbing, sport climbing, aid climbing Gripped Magazine podcast@gripped.com ceed6e39-fa7c-4764-9782-7aa6aa1facd2 Sonnie Trotter on Climbing Midnight Way 5.15 Thu, 29 Oct 2026 04:00:00 +0000 podcast@gripped.com (Gripped Magazine) https://gripped-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/sonnie-trotter-on-climbing-midnight-way-515-wyy7RC9Z Sonnie Trotter on Climbing Midnight Way 5.15 Gripped Magazine 00:28:05 Sonnie Trotter talks about climbing Midnight Way, one of Canada’s hardest sport climbs. The 35-metre 5.15a on the Paradise Wall in Squamish was Trotter’s first of the grade. At 46 years and 11 months, he's also one of the oldest, if not the oldest, to climb a 5.15. Midnight Way was first climbed by Connor Herson in summer 2024. Squamish local Ben Harnden made the second ascent in 2025, followed by Jonathan Siegrist and, earlier this year, Mike Foley. After his third ascent, Siegrist remarked: “Didn’t think it could get any better than Spirit Quest, but this is it. Amazing crimping, technical testpiece.” Trotter noted that he had spent more than 60 days at Paradise Wall over the past four seasons. “It was a serious battle (over 40 min on the face) and required a mini miracle, but I’m so glad I kept showing up,” he said. “I think my 16-year-old self would be proud too.” Trotter is one of Canada’s most accomplished climbers, with landmark ascents dating to the late 1990s. He was the first climber ever covered in Gripped magazine – read the story here. Notable sends include Forever Expired 5.14d (FA, unrepeated), Estado Crítico 5.14d, Spirit Quest 5.14d, The Path 5.14R trad (FA), Cobra Crack 5.14 trad (FA), Rhapsody 5.14c R (second ascent), The Prophet 5.13d R (second ascent), El Niño — Pineapple Express variation (5.13c, 26 pitches, FA), The Prow Wall 5.14 (FA), Family Man 5.14b trad (FA), The Ewbank Route 5.13b R (FFA), and the Rockies Trilogy, among others. Visit gripped.com for daily #climbing news Sonnie Trotter talks about climbing Midnight Way, one of Canada’s hardest sport climbs. The 35-metre 5.15a on the Paradise Wall in Squamish was Trotter’s first of the grade. At 46 years and 11 months, he's also one of the oldest, if not the oldest, to climb a 5.15. Midnight Way was first climbed by Connor Herson in summer 2024. Squamish local Ben Harnden made the second ascent in 2025, followed by Jonathan Siegrist and, earlier this year, Mike Foley. After his third ascent, Siegrist remarked: “Didn’t think it could get any better than Spirit Quest, but this is it. Amazing crimping, technical testpiece.” Trotter noted that he had spent more than 60 days at Paradise Wall over the past four seasons. “It was a serious battle (over 40 min on the face) and required a mini miracle, but I’m so glad I kept showing up,” he said. “I think my 16-year-old self would be proud too.” Trotter is one of Canada’s most accomplished climbers, with landmark ascents dating to the late 1990s. He was the first climber ever covered in Gripped magazine – read the story here. Notable sends include Forever Expired 5.14d (FA, unrepeated), Estado Crítico 5.14d, Spirit Quest 5.14d, The Path 5.14R trad (FA), Cobra Crack 5.14 trad (FA), Rhapsody 5.14c R (second ascent), The Prophet 5.13d R (second ascent), El Niño — Pineapple Express variation (5.13c, 26 pitches, FA), The Prow Wall 5.14 (FA), Family Man 5.14b trad (FA), The Ewbank Route 5.13b R (FFA), and the Rockies Trilogy, among others. Visit gripped.com for daily #climbing news true full 6 cb004b04-d911-4321-b8a3-2e970fffac3f Pro Climber and Coach Marcus Garcia Thu, 15 Oct 2026 04:00:00 +0000 podcast@gripped.com (Gripped Magazine) https://gripped-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/pro-climber-and-coach-marcus-garcia-8sES79c5 Pro Climber and Coach Marcus Garcia Gripped Magazine 00:27:11 With decades of climbing experience and hundreds of new routes spanning trad, sport, big wall, ice, and mixed climbing, Marcus Garcia, coach for the US Youth Ice Team, is a true all-rounder. His accomplishments include many first ascents, climbs up to 5.14, hard big wall routes, and sends of difficult mixed lines. He was also crowned Ouray Speed Ice Champion in 2017. With decades of climbing experience and hundreds of new routes spanning trad, sport, big wall, ice, and mixed climbing, Marcus Garcia, coach for the US Youth Ice Team, is a true all-rounder. His accomplishments include many first ascents, climbs up to 5.14, hard big wall routes, and sends of difficult mixed lines. He was also crowned Ouray Speed Ice Champion in 2017. true full 5 efdda1a7-4149-4c60-bd3b-92373c5db32c Climbing the Rockies 11000ers in Record Time Mon, 28 Sep 2026 04:00:00 +0000 podcast@gripped.com (Gripped Magazine) https://gripped-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/climbing-the-rockies-11000ers-in-record-time-XEJ39aSl Climbing the Rockies 11000ers in Record Time Gripped Magazine 00:25:30 On June 14, 2026, Haldan Borglum became the youngest and fastest person to climb all 58 of Canada’s 11,000-foot peaks, finishing on Mount Clemenceau after starting the challenge on June 8, 2024. A former elite Canadian biathlete, Borglum completed the demanding list in just over two years, beating the previous fastest time by about three and a half years. . Visit gripped.com for daily climbing news On June 14, 2026, Haldan Borglum became the youngest and fastest person to climb all 58 of Canada’s 11,000-foot peaks, finishing on Mount Clemenceau after starting the challenge on June 8, 2024. A former elite Canadian biathlete, Borglum completed the demanding list in just over two years, beating the previous fastest time by about three and a half years. . Visit gripped.com for daily climbing news true full 4 2b61c575-a985-4fbd-aeb7-1494c8269292 Becca Frangos on Competitions Becca Frangos

Competition Climbing

5.14

Olympics

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Competition Climbing

5.14

Olympics

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]]> Becca Frangos on Competitions Gripped Magazine 00:37:57 National champion Becca Frangos talks about her life in competitive climbing, her retirement and what's next. National champion Becca Frangos talks about her life in competitive climbing, her retirement and what's next. rock climbing, canada, comptition, olympics, sport climbing true full 3 89d635bd-f9a0-437c-8147-1b0bac63a736 Ian Welsted Talks Alpinism Ian Welsted 

Alpine Climbing

Canadian Rockies

Sponsorship

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]]> Sun, 8 Dec 2024 23:11:58 +0000 podcast@gripped.com (Gripped Magazine) https://gripped-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/ian-welsted-talks-alpinism-G9vxFWam Ian Welsted 

Alpine Climbing

Canadian Rockies

Sponsorship

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]]> Ian Welsted Talks Alpinism Gripped Magazine 00:49:14 Alpine climbing guide and Piolet d'Or recipient Ian Welsted talks about alpinism, sponsorship and being cold. Hear one of Canada's most successful big mountain climbers talk about the ins and outs of the harsh sport of alpine climbing. Alpine climbing guide and Piolet d'Or recipient Ian Welsted talks about alpinism, sponsorship and being cold. Hear one of Canada's most successful big mountain climbers talk about the ins and outs of the harsh sport of alpine climbing. rock climbing, alpine climbing, ice climbing, climbing guide, mountains true full 2 8db3e888-fefe-4c2d-80f4-b3533fba3613 Legendary Squamish Climber Tami Knight
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  • The life of Tami Knight
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  • Squamish rock climbing history
  • The life of Tami Knight
  • Funny people in the world of climbing
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    ]]>     Legendary Squamish Climber Tami Knight Tami Knight 00:36:46 We talk to legendary Squamish climber Tami Knight about her new book Secret Plans: Vol. III 40+ Years of Cartoons for Climbers, what it was like climbing on Canada's west coast 40 years ago, humor, tree planting and a whole lot more. Find her new book at tamiknight.com. We talk to legendary Squamish climber Tami Knight about her new book Secret Plans: Vol. III 40+ Years of Cartoons for Climbers, what it was like climbing on Canada's west coast 40 years ago, humor, tree planting and a whole lot more. Find her new book at tamiknight.com. history, book, rock climbing, squamish, cartoons true full 1