First Ascent Podcast

Jay & Lee
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First Ascent Podcast

Jay and Lee have been friends for 20 years, and they've been chatting about climbing pretty much the whole time, be it in person, via text, or on social media. Now they take their witty conversation to the next frontier: a podcast. Join them as they discuss current events and trends in climbing, their recent climbing adventures, and whatever else that comes up. It's basically like crag spray, but recorded!

  1. 6日前

    Grades and Followers Don’t Define You with April Davidson

    If you’re a climber on Instagram then you’re probably familiar with April Davidson of @yeahapril. With almost 100k followers and multiple brand partnerships, the word ‘influencer’ might immediately come to mind when you think of her. April, however, doesn’t really see herself as an influencer. She has strong opinions on the current state of social media and how it affects us all as climbers, and she’ll share them with us today. We’ll talk about how she got started on Instagram; the op...

    1 小時 7 分鐘

  2. 2月26日

    Climbing Hard Into Your Sixties and Beyond with Chuck Odette

    For those of us who think of climbing as a way of life, it can be daunting to address the truth of aging. Chuck Odette, a 5.14 climber who is still cranking hard at 69 years old, is here today to help us get psyched on making climbing a lifelong sport. In this conversation, we’ll get to the bottom of what it takes to keep your climbing game strong as you age. Chuck shares how he broke through to 5.14 at 43 years old, the ageism he’s experienced through downgrading, how his body has ch...

    49 分鐘

  3. 2月19日

    Chasing the Ice on Scotland’s Ben Nevis with Chris Andrews

    Jay just got back from a fantastic trip to climb Ben Nevis in Scotland! Of the many incredible climbers that Jay met while staying at the CiC Hut, Chris Andrews was a standout for his knowledge and wisdom of the mountain. Today, Chris joins the pod for a unique chat about Scottish climbing. You’ll hear about the ethics of ice climbing in Scotland, how and why tool usage differs on Scottish climbs, Scottish climbing opportunities beyond Ben Nevis, and the best time of year to visit Sco...

    58 分鐘

  4. 2月12日

    Balancing Your Physical and Mental Game with Joel Unema

    Joel Unema is on the pod today for an insightful talk about training, mindset, and even finger skin care. Joel is a 5.14 trad and sport climber, v14 boulderer, a route developer, a coach for ClimbStrong. You’ll hear Joel’s thoughts on the importance of route development for a community, why a climber’s identity should be focused on effort instead of talent, and great tips for how to approach your personal training plan. Plus, you’ll hear about Joel’s very effective finger skin...

    57 分鐘

  5. 2月5日

    The Ins and Outs of Brand Sponsorship with Jenny Fischer

    Jenny Fischer, CEO of Ocun North America, is here today for a great chat about running a business in the climbing industry, how sponsorship relationships work between climbers and brands, and her own climbing journey. You’ll hear about her love for the Cochise Stronghold climbing area in Arizona, her thoughts on being a Boulder local, how she found herself making the switch from medicine to running a climbing brand, and what you should understand if you are interested in becoming a s...

    1 小時 3 分鐘

  6. 1月31日

    The Second Ascent of Reality Bath with Balin Miller

    Balin Miller joins the pod today to talk about his incredible solo ascent of Reality Bath in the Canadian Rockies, a Wi5+/6- ice climb that hasn’t seen a repeat ascent the very first ascent by Mark Twight and Randy Rackliff in 1988. You’ll hear Balin’s step-by-step accounting of this incredible climb. Plus, he’ll share what it was like to grow up in Alaska as the son of an alpine climber, his thoughts on high grade ice climbing, and what he plans to tackle next. Follow Balin o...

    48 分鐘

  7. 1月29日

    The Blind Crusher: Justin Salas

    Professional climber Justin Salas has many accolades under his belt, including six national championships and a 2018 world championship. He is a V11 climber outside, and he is also legally blind. Today, Justin shares how climbing changed his life after he became blind at 14 years old. He’ll also share his thoughts on what it takes to be a professional climber in today’s environment, the ways in which climbing is different for him due to his visual impairment, his path to competitive c...

    1 小時 1 分鐘

  8. 1月22日

    Critique Jay’s Climbing with his Climbing Coach, Galina Parfenov

    This is one you won’t want to miss - Jay’s climbing coach, Galina Parfenov, is on the show today to publicly critique Jay’s climbing! Galina Parfenov is a full time remote climbing coach that specializes in building individualized training programs for climbers of all ages and ability levels, with a focus on strength training and form analysis through video feedback. She has been climbing and competing professionally since she was 13 years old, and has climbed up to 8b/13D, and she is...

    58 分鐘
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關於

Jay and Lee have been friends for 20 years, and they've been chatting about climbing pretty much the whole time, be it in person, via text, or on social media. Now they take their witty conversation to the next frontier: a podcast. Join them as they discuss current events and trends in climbing, their recent climbing adventures, and whatever else that comes up. It's basically like crag spray, but recorded!

資料

  • 創作者
    Jay & Lee
  • 活躍年份
    2022年 - 2025年
  • 單集
    122
  • 分級
    兒童不宜
  • 版權
    © 2025 First Ascent Podcast
  • 節目網站
    First Ascent Podcast

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