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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. 2d ago • 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
  2. 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

  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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

  6. Apr 20

    Season 3 | The History of Modern Bouldering

    What is bouldering, really? What defines a "boulderer"? And how has that changed since the beginnings of the game? Are there rules, and if so, where did those "rules" start?  Coming Soon: Season 3 of Written in Stone | The History of Modern Bouldering. EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNTS ➡️ https://link.powercompanyclimbing.com/stone-pod FREE BONUS EPISODES ➡️ https://link.powercompanyclimbing.com/secretstoners-pod

    7 min

  7. Apr 15 • Subscribers Only

    The Great Debate (Or, Is 5.14 Worth It?) | Part 2

    We continue our look at The Great Debate with an article by Pat Ament titled Futurism and Nostalgia, which includes a transcript of a conversation that happened in John Bachar's hotel room between John, Pat, Ron Kauk, Christian Griffith and Alan Watts. My Youtube Series: A Better Way to Look at Climbing Grades

    56 min

  8. Apr 13 • Subscribers Only

    The Great Debate (Or, Is 5.14 Worth It?) | Part 1

    In this episode, I read and provide commentary on an article from the 1987 American Alpine Club Journal titled "Same Board, Different Rules" by Michael Kennedy and John Steiger. The article discusses The Great Debate of 1986, in which traditionalist climbers and those who were embracing the new sport climbing ethics, faced off to discuss the future of the sport.

    41 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
    118
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2023 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    Written in Stone: Climbing History
  • Provider
    Plug Tone Audio

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