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American Alpine Club Podcast

American Alpine Club Podcast
Climbing
American Alpine Club
Yosemite
Rock Climbing
Royal Robbins
Climbing Accidents
Waco Rock Rodeo
Yosemite National Park
Denali
Patagonia
Climbing Ethics
Outdoor Climbing Competitions
Adaptive Climbing
El Capitan
Daniel Woods
Nina Williams
Jon Glassberg
Paul Robinson
Michaela Kirsch
Sport Climbing

The American Alpine Club Podcast is your guide to the climbing community. We're not your typical training podcast. Instead, we're covering the advocacy issues facing climbers, diving into forgotten and niche stories from climbing history, discovering undercover crushers, analyzing trends in climbing accidents, hearing from SAR professionals, and exploring the biggest cultural ideas in climbing wit... more

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Latest Episodes

Scott Richards is a 23-year AAC member, and this year he is being recognized for his extensive contributions to the Club with the Heilprin Citation, the AAC’s award honoring our most beloved members and volunteers. In this episode, we take the opport... more

Lynn Hill is everyone’s climbing hero. And if you were to meet her out at the crag, you’d learn she’s also just simply a fun, kind, and good person to be around. This year, she’s being awarded the AAC President’s Gold Medal, in recognition of her lif... more

Dane Steadman is a rising star in American alpinism, but you wouldn’t know it from his humble, thoughtful attitude. This year, he is being honored with the AAC’s Robert Hicks Bates Award, an accolade that recognizes a young climber who has demonstrat... more

Alison Criscitiello is a little obsessed with drilling ice cores. Whether it's sea ice in polar regions, or cores from high-alpine areas like Mt. Logan, her work allows her to explore the history of climate and map changes in environmental contaminan... more

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Recent Guests

Scott Richards
Avid climber and Heilprin Citation award recipient
American Alpine Club
Episode: Scott Richards: “Piste-Off Old Guys” Ski the Patrouille des Glaciers
Lynn Hill
Legendary climber, pioneer in sport and traditional climbing
Climber
Episode: Lynn Hill: Refusing to Be Alone on The Pedestal of Her Fame
Dane Steadman
Rising star in American alpinism, Bates Award recipient
American Alpine Club
Episode: Dane Steadman: A Case for Slow and Heavy
Alison Criscitiello
Ice Core Scientist, Director of the Canadian Ice Core Lab, University of Alberta
University of Alberta / Canadian Ice Core Lab
Episode: Dr. Alison Criscitiello, Ice Core Scientist, "Has A Drilling Problem"
Geoff Powter
Award-winning climber, writer, and editor; Carter Literary Award recipient
Polar Circus, Canadian Alpine Journal, Banff Mountain Book Festival
Episode: Geoff Powter: Searching for the Voice of Canadian Climbing
Ryan Kuehn
Leads Anchor Replacement Program at Boulder Climbing Community (BCC)
Boulder Climbing Community (BCC)
Episode: All About Bolts: From Federal Policy, to A Day of Local Rebolting With Ryan Kuehn
Byron Harvison
Director of Government Affairs for the AAC
American Alpine Club
Episode: All About Bolts: From Federal Policy, to A Day of Local Rebolting With Ryan Kuehn
Sasha DiGiulian
Competitive climber and author contributing to AAJ and ACJ
Climber and entrepreneur, contributor to AAJ and ACJ
Episode: Sasha DiGiulian: Slinging Cacti, 8b Big Walls, and Recognizing Your Spot in Climbing History
Jennifer Dragonette
Psychologist, trauma specialist, and climbing-focused clinician
Private practice; CGF Grief Fund directory
Episode: Belaytionship Therapy: Tools for Better Climbing Relationships

Host

Hannah Provo
Host of The American Alpine Club Podcast

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 101 ratings
  • Keep it up!

    I have to disagree with some of the other reviews. I personally like the host a lot. She’s approachable and friendly, which is a nice departure from some of the more agro corners of this sport. Speaking of, I really appreciate the episodes on the latest accidents book; it’s such a great service to provide to the climbing community. But please have a different guest on to discuss the findings! The book editor comes across so cocky and arrogant.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Kashmir1988
    United States2 months ago
  • Gatekeeping

    Keeping important safety tools behind a paywall of - “get the Accidents in North American Climbing” is inappropriate and contrary to the mission of the club / work. Really disappointing.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Nawg675
    United States3 months ago
  • Denali Rescue Best

    The Denali rescue episode was one of the best ever. I could just appreciate how out there those guys were. True hard men all and with such modest self deprecating personalities. Genuine spirit of big mountain climbing adventure.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ShaglamoID
    United States7 months ago
  • Great content

    The moderator drives me crazy. Too many “likes,” and when posing a question it turns into a running monologue where three or four questions are asked. I don’t know how the interviewees keep track of what they are supposed to be responding to. .

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    jrfab50
    United Statesa year ago
  • Love this

    Such a variety of content and guests and always keeps me interested.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Leepea
    United States2 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Feedback highlights the show's strong coverage of accidents and safety, with calls for more guest variety.
Community engagement around gear, policy, and mentorship is seen as a key strength for sponsors and guests alike.
Many appreciate deep dives into climbing history and mentorship programs, valuing practical takeaways for climbers.
Audience notes occasional concern about interview pacing and host demeanor, suggesting smoother moderation could enhance focus.
Listeners praise approachable hosting and valuable safety discussions, though some want fewer interruptions during interviews.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Scott Richards: “Piste-Off Old Guys” Ski the Patrouille des Glaciers
Q: How did you prepare, and what was your mindset going into the race?
I trained with a coach who emphasized time on my feet and enjoying the process rather than chasing podiums; the goal was to have fun, stay present, and focus on the next four steps rather than the entire course, which helped me endure the long, grueling day.
Scott Richards: “Piste-Off Old Guys” Ski the Patrouille des Glaciers
Q: Can you tell us about how long this PDG race is and what it entails?
The Patrouille des Glaciers is a three-person team ski mountaineering race that spans roughly 40 miles with about 14,000 feet of elevation gain, running from Zermatt to Verbier across demanding glacier terrain where teams are roped up for long stretches and must pass multiple checkpoints within strict time limits.
Dr. Alison Criscitiello, Ice Core Scientist, "Has A Drilling Problem"
Q: Can you tell us a little bit more about getting towards being the ice core scientist that you are now?
Her path was nonlinear, involving a pivot from polar oceanography to glaciology during graduate work at MIT, mentorship that helped her pursue ice core research, and ultimately building a leadership role in ice core science.
Dr. Alison Criscitiello, Ice Core Scientist, "Has A Drilling Problem"
Q: How did you start falling in love with the mountains?
She describes growing up near Boston with a twin sister, early exposure to winter sport, and alpine climbing as a natural progression from family influence and a desire to study the Earth through snow and ice.
Dane Steadman: A Case for Slow and Heavy
Q: What led you to adopt the slow and heavy philosophy, and how has your perspective evolved?
Exposure to literature and mentors, notably Mick Fowler, reshaped the initial fast-and-light mindset into a broader view that prioritizes safety, objective quality, and the meaningful experience over simply going fast or seeking firsts.

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This program weaves together advocacy insights, safety trends, climbing history, and mentorship with a strong emphasis on real-world impact for climbers and the broader sport. Through conversations with athletes, clinicians, researchers, policymakers, and industry veterans, it covers accident analysis, gear and policy developments, mentoring programs, and the cultural evolution of climbing—from ethical debates and rescue stories to the people shaping the climbing literature and community narratives. Notable strengths include data-driven discussions on accidents, hands-on policy context around bolts and access, and in-depth profiles of athletes and editors who steward climbing history and publishing. Listeners likely gain practical safety ta... more

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Recent guests on American Alpine Club Podcast include:

1. Scott Richards
2. Lynn Hill
3. Dane Steadman
4. Alison Criscitiello
5. Geoff Powter
6. Ryan Kuehn
7. Byron Harvison
8. Sasha DiGiulian

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