Episode Notes

Want to know more about the climbers, mountains, and books from the show? Find the sources and transcripts for every episode below!

Syd Mantrom 9/9/26 Syd Mantrom 9/9/26

[003] Breaking Ground - Part 2: Paraclimbing First Ascents

This is part two of two of Mark Wellman’s story. If you haven’t heard part 1 yet, you’re missing out on the whole lead up to his climb on El Cap. Mark Wellman is a para-athlete most well-known for…

Syd Mantrom 8/5/26 Syd Mantrom 8/5/26

[002] Breaking Ground - Part 1: Mark Wellman’s Fall & Rise

Fear is a gift. Without fear there is no balance to allow for hope, relief, safety. But how do we balance fear and hubris? Hubris and acceptance? If our fate is inevitable as soon as…

Syd Mantrom 7/1/26 Syd Mantrom 7/1/26

[001] The Mountain’s Choice: Death on Huascarán

Deep within the western Andes the tallest mountain in Peru, Huascarán, stands at 22,205 ft (or 6,768 metres) and has taken many lives. Its beautiful blue pools and ever-white peaks are…