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Written in Stone: Climbing History

Plug Tone Audio
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Written in Stone tells the (mostly) true stories of the most groundbreaking ascents in rock climbing history, one climb at a time. Hosted by Kris Hampton, you’ll hear the narrated, sound designed stories about what led to new levels, shifted the culture, and changed the game. You'll also get conversations with the climbers who were there and those who were inspired by what went down way back then. Season One: The 1990s and the explosion of sport climbing. Season Two: The 1980’s and the birth of sport climbing as we know it. Season Three: The History of Modern Bouldering. Like Todd Skinner always said, ”never let the truth get in the way of a good story.”

  1. World's First 6A (V3) Boulder and The Convicts of Cuvier

    2d ago

    World's First 6A (V3) Boulder and The Convicts of Cuvier

    WATCH THIS ON YOUTUBE Shortly after WWII, a new group formed in Fontainebleau. They called themselves the Cuvier Academic Club, but were quickly known as The Convicts of Cuvier. Led by Pierre Allain, René Ferlet, Guy Poullet and Jacques Poincenot, this group would raise standards in the forest with the first ascent of La Marie Rose, the first V3 (6A) in the world. EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNTS ➡️ https://link.powercompanyclimbing.com/stone-yt FREE BONUS EPISODES ➡️ https://link.powercompanyclimbing.com/secretstoners-yt Resources can be found at https://www.plugtoneaudio.com/written-in-stone The Fontainebleau Boulder post mentioned in the video: https://www.instagram.com/p/DZ1sYqwDE6a/?img_index=1   Music: "Tel Quel (En Plein Sur le Nez)" Alix Combelle Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Willie Dixon Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "Panassie Stomp" Alix Combelle Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "Midi à Jalopi (12 O'Clock in Jalopi)" Alix Combelle Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "Strictement pour les Persans (Strictly for the Persians)" Alix Combelle Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "That Blue-Eyed Baby From Memphis" Don Redman Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "Mush Mouth" Claude Hopkins Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "Joyeuse Fumée (Holy Smoke)" Alix Combelle Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    38 min

  2. Jun 15 • Subscribers Only

    Competition in Bouldering and a Hot Take About Pierre Allain

    Efix and I sit down to discuss the role of competition in the progression of bouldering, and some of the reasons why bouldering could progress so rapidly in Fontainebleau. Also, I give my hot take on Pierre Allain and his place in history. Have we been getting this wrong for the last 40 years???

    38 min
  3. Pierre Allain: The First Superstar of Modern Bouldering

    Jun 8

    Pierre Allain: The First Superstar of Modern Bouldering

    After World War 1, bouldering began to shapeshift into something that very closely resembles the modern day game. At the forefront of that movement was Pierre Allain, a climber who was openly competitive and aimed to be the best. Also a talented and accomplished alpinist, Allain invented much of the gear we take for granted today, including the first shoes specifically for climbing -- and they were shaped by bouldering in Fontainebleau. EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNTS ➡️ https://link.powercompanyclimbing.com/stone-yt FREE BONUS EPISODES ➡️ https://link.powercompanyclimbing.com/secretstoners-yt RESOURCES ➡️ https://www.plugtoneaudio.com/written-in-stone

    44 min

  4. Jun 1 • Subscribers Only

    Why Fontainebleau Was the Perfect Storm to Birth Bouldering

    It's easy to think that it could have happened anywhere, but there are several factors about Bleau that allowed it to be first, and still relevant today. Without it, I'm not sure bouldering takes off like it did. In this episode, Kris and Efix discuss these factors.

    39 min
  5. Fontainebleau and the Birth of Bouldering as We Know It

    May 25

    Fontainebleau and the Birth of Bouldering as We Know It

    EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNTS ➡️ https://link.powercompanyclimbing.com/stone-yt FREE BONUS EPISODES ➡️ https://link.powercompanyclimbing.com/secretstoners-yt By 1908, people had been practicing on boulders for over 25 years, but it lacked something essential to bouldering: community. In Fontainebleau, groups of climbers with a shared passion would unite around the sandstone blocs and forever shape the game of bouldering. Resources can be found at https://www.plugtoneaudio.com/written-in-stone

    39 min

  6. May 18

    Was Oscar Eckenstein Really the First Boulderer? Featuring Efix Roy

    Was Oscar Eckenstein the first boulderer? What does that even mean? This season, we are asking and trying to answer some big questions. In this episode, I talk with our research assistant, Efix Roy, about the big question raised by the first episode of the season. EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNTS ➡️ https://link.powercompanyclimbing.com/stone-yt FREE BONUS EPISODES ➡️ https://link.powercompanyclimbing.com/secretstoners-yt Bouldering & The Vertical Path by John Gill

    19 min
  7. The First Boulderer and His Occultist Protégé: Oscar Eckenstein and Aleister Crowley

    May 11

    The First Boulderer and His Occultist Protégé: Oscar Eckenstein and Aleister Crowley

    WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE People have likely climbed on boulders for all of human history, but in the late 1800's, one man began advocating for climbing on boulders as a way to become a better climber. His name was Oscar Eckenstein, and he fundamentally changed the way we climb. Was he the first boulderer? EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNTS ➡️ https://link.powercompanyclimbing.com/stone-pod FREE BONUS EPISODES ➡️ https://link.powercompanyclimbing.com/secretstoners-pod   Resources can be found at https://www.plugtoneaudio.com/written-in-stone   Music: "Concerto No. 4 in F minor, Op. 8, RV 297, 'L'inverno' (Winter)" The Modena Chamber Orchestra (https://musopen.org) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "String Quartet no. 2 in B minor - IV. Allegro furioso" Steve's Bedroom Band (https://musopen.org) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "Nocturne in B flat minor, Op. 9 no. 1" Eduardo Vinuela (https://musopen.org) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "String Quartet, Op.25 - II. Intermezzo. Andante con moto, quasi allegretto" Steve's Bedroom Band (https://musopen.org) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "The Wand of Youth, Suite no. 1, Op. 1a - II. Serenade ( For String Quartet - Jones)" Steve's Bedroom Band (https://musopen.org) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    36 min
  8. What IS Bouldering?

    May 4 • Subscribers Only

    What IS Bouldering?

    For this, the first of a new series for Secret Stoners, we are joined by our research assistant Efix Roy to try to answer the question, "what IS bouldering?"

    56 min
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Written in Stone tells the (mostly) true stories of the most groundbreaking ascents in rock climbing history, one climb at a time. Hosted by Kris Hampton, you’ll hear the narrated, sound designed stories about what led to new levels, shifted the culture, and changed the game. You'll also get conversations with the climbers who were there and those who were inspired by what went down way back then. Season One: The 1990s and the explosion of sport climbing. Season Two: The 1980’s and the birth of sport climbing as we know it. Season Three: The History of Modern Bouldering. Like Todd Skinner always said, ”never let the truth get in the way of a good story.”

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  • Creator
    Plug Tone Audio
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    121
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2023 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    Written in Stone: Climbing History
  • Provider
    Plug Tone Audio

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