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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
Mountaineering

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

Geoff Powter is this year’s winner of the H. Adams Carter Literary Award, and it’s clear why—mountain literature is the key to his heart. In this episode, we talk with Geoff about his prolific writing career, his search for the distinct Canadian clim... more

This year, the AAC’s Accidents Editor Pete Takeda received a 30% increase in climbing related accident reports. In this, our annual Accident Trends episode, we look at the patterns of climbing accidents that happened in 2025, and discuss what these p... more

This episode is all about bolts. From the nitty gritty of yanking a bad bolt out of the rock at your local sport crag, to the big-picture policies that govern the practice of bolting and rebolting on America’s federal public lands. For the main part ... more

Sasha DiGiulian has done major ascents on big walls from Madagascar to Brazil to El Cap. She has told the story of these ascents in the American Alpine Journal—and now in the all new American Climbing Journal. With this unique perspective as a contri... more

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Recent Guests

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
Garnet Moore
Executive Director, Climbing Wall Association
Climbing Wall Association
Episode: Gym Climber Behaviors and Attitudes: A Look at the Data
Vasya Vorotnikov
Professional climber renowned for hard sport routes and alpine ambitions
Episode: Undercover Crushers: Brother-Sister Duo Vasya and Nadya Vorotnikov
Nadya Vorotnikova
Professional climber focused on sport, trad, route development, and community mentorship
Episode: Undercover Crushers: Brother-Sister Duo Vasya and Nadya Vorotnikov
Matt Samet
Managing editor at the American Alpine Club; editor of The American Climbing Journal
American Alpine Club
Episode: Introducing: The American Climbing Journal, with Editor Matt Samet
Sam Hennessey
Alpinist and mountain guide
Self-described climber and mentor in the Alpine Track program
Episode: Mentorship for the Next Level, with Sam Hennessey and Anne Gilbert Chase

Host

Hannah Provo
Host of the AAC Podcast

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 99 ratings
  • 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 States5 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 States9 months ago
  • Love this

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Leepea
    United States2 years ago
  • Too many distracting giggles

    I really like the content of this podcast. if I could change one thing, I'd ask the female moderator to cut out the unnecessary giggling. It doesn't work well in audio, and fills too much time. It's a high-pitched distraction and inappropriate during serious topics.I think she means well and has good topics, but this nervous habit seems to undercut the high value of the content.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    kateharp
    United States3 years ago
  • Stop, laughing while you are interviewing!

    The interviewer needs to stop laughing so much especially at inappropriate times… it is not funny, for example, discussing people falling to their deaths! The subject matter is super interesting, but it’s almost impossible to listen to it based on the interviewers immature and constant inappropriate laughter

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Kkk444444
    United States3 years ago

Listeners Say

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A few listeners wish for a more focused interview pace and fewer interruptions.
Giggles during interviews can be distracting for some listeners.
The moderator's questions can feel long; tighter questioning would help.
Nice variety of guests and topics, keeps me engaged.
Denali Rescue episode shows the crew's courage and skill.

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#102
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Apple Podcasts
#249
South Korea/Sports

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

New Ways of Thinking Through Climbing Accidents
Q: What makes knee-stuck off-width accidents unique, and how have responders adapted to such emergencies?
Knee-stuck off-width incidents demonstrate how quickly a situation can become life-threatening when a climber is suspended, with improvised extractions and improvised tools becoming necessary in remote areas. The development of extraction techniques and awareness is ongoing as responders share stories and lessons learned.
New Ways of Thinking Through Climbing Accidents
Q: Can you explain the rise in top rope soloing accidents and what's driving that trend?
The growth of climbing as a sport brings more people into climbing earlier in life, but many seek solo experiences due to time constraints, leading to a mix of ambition and insufficient preparedness. This creates a higher risk from complex, multi-piece rigging and the lack of a dedicated review process when someone climbs solo.
All About Bolts: From Federal Policy, to A Day of Local Rebolting With Ryan Kuehn
Q: How do you decide between glue-ins and mechanical bolts for replacements?
Glue-ins are increasingly favored due to lower maintenance, reduced corrosion, and one-piece installation, though in solid granite or particular sites a five-piece mechanical bolt may still be used; decisions are based on rock condition and long-term durability.
All About Bolts: From Federal Policy, to A Day of Local Rebolting With Ryan Kuehn
Q: Can you walk us through how a typical bolt replacement day gets planned and executed?
We identify projects using trackers and volunteer networks, prep the area to minimize exposure, replace two-bolt anchors, then jug lines and complete the route with a ground crew supporting, all while emphasizing safety and mentorship.
Gym Climber Behaviors and Attitudes: A Look at the Data
Q: What were the standout findings about climber motivations and disciplines in 2026?
Garnet highlights that fun and fitness are top motivators, with sport climbing being the most popular discipline and rope soloing showing a notable rise, while there is growing interest in ice climbing and other disciplines as the sport diversifies.

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What is American Alpine Club Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on climbing culture, safety, and history, with a strong emphasis on advocacy issues, accident analysis, SAR perspectives, and the evolution of climbing communities. Conversations frequently feature elite climbers, editors, guides, therapists, and grant/fund program leaders, weaving personal journeys with practical lessons on risk management, mentorship, and the sport's shifting ecosystems. A notable strength is connecting technical safety topics with broader cultural conversations, including how media trends and sponsorships shape climbing. Listeners likely value in-depth storytelling, expert insights, and resources that support climbers—from risk-aware planning to mentorship and community care.—The format often blends hist... more

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Recent guests on American Alpine Club Podcast include:

1. Ryan Kuehn
2. Byron Harvison
3. Sasha DiGiulian
4. Jennifer Dragonette
5. Garnet Moore
6. Vasya Vorotnikov
7. Nadya Vorotnikova
8. Matt Samet

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