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The Climbing Majority

Kyle Broxterman
Climbing
Risk Management
Search and Rescue
Climbing Community
Alpine Climbing
Climbing Safety
Route Development
First Ascents
Mentorship
Patagonia
Adventure
Climbing Culture
Grief
Red Rock Canyon
El Capitan
Mental Health
Youtube
Denali
Climbing Accidents
Zion National Park

Most climbing media focuses on the edges of the sport—the most elite athletes and biggest achievements. But climbing has grown far beyond that. The Climbing Majority exists to give voice to everyone else: dirtbags, weekend warriors, route developers, living legends, and world-class climbers flying under the radar. This podcast explores what climbing actually means—the partnerships, the risks, the ... more

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Latest Episodes

December 19th, 2022; the last time Ryan Jenks and I sat down for TCM episode 29. Now nearly four years and almost 100 episodes later, we sit down again; evolved humans with new projects, new lives, and the same sense of obsession over what we're buil... more

Picking right up where we left off in the previous episode with Myles and Harry. If you haven't listened to episode 125 be sure to go back before continuing here.

The Central Tower of Torres del Paine in Patagonia has been on the radar of many elite... more

The Central Tower of Torres del Paine in Patagonia has been on the radar of many elite climbers ever since Tyler Karow's viral YouTube vlog documenting his ascent of the South African Route during an unprecedented long weather window. This past winte... more

The Southern Sierra is the quieter, less-traveled tail end of California's Sierra Nevada range — running from Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks down through the Kern River drainage to where the range finally peters out into the Tehachapi Mounta... more

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Recent Guests

Mark Hudon
Legendary big-wall climber and storyteller
Climbing community member
Episode: 123 | Mark Hudon: Yosemite Legend - 54 Years of Climbing, Ego, & Partnerships
Brent Barghahn
Climber, gear designer, and founder of Avant Climbing
Avant Climbing
Episode: 121 | Brent Barghahn: Avant Climbing Innovations - Gear Design, Onsight Climbing & Magic Line
Zach Dreher
Climber featured in the episode, Patagonia big-wall ascent participant
Episode: 120 | Zach Dreher: An Epic Patagonia Adventure - Big Walls, Wingsuits, & Russians
Steph Abegg
Climber, topos creator, author-in-progress
Independent climber and content creator
Episode: 119 | Steph Abegg: The Beta Queen - Passions, Partnerships, & Publications
Phillip Setter
Climber and podcast guest
Episode: 118 | Phillp Setter: Shenanigans, Mt. Yamnuska, & How To Live A Full Life
Drew Brodhead
Anchor Maintenance & Advocacy Coordinator at Salt Lake Climbers Alliance
Salt Lake Climbers Alliance (SLCA)
Episode: 117 | Drew Brodhead: SLCA Coordinator - Anchor Maintenance & Climbing Advocacy
Paul Rogers
Active Duty Green Beret, former commander at the Special Operations Mountain Warfare Training Center
United States Army, Green Berets
Episode: 116 | Paul Rogers: Active Duty Green Beret - Mountain Warfare Training & A 2200ft Fall
Justin Sackett
Professional climber and founder of Skyline Mountain Guides
Skyline Mountain Guides
Episode: 114 | Justin Sackett: Chasing Altitude - Close Calls & Training for Everest Without O2
Conor Baty
A 22-year-old climber and first ascensionist known for his impressive climbing feats and focus on adventure.
Episode: 110 | Connor Baty: Flow Without Fame - Zion First Ascents, Rope Soloing & Unsponsored Climbing

Host

Kyle Broxterman
Host of The Climbing Majority, with involvement across multiple episodes; co-narrator and central figure in many conversations.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 438 ratings
  • Hands down the lowest quality climbing/mountain podcast out there

    Broxterman is almost incapable of good interviewing. He can’t recognize good conversational flow, he routinely abandons rich veins of interest, doesn’t know how to ask open ended questions. That’s one feature of the interviewing that bugs me the most - nearly all of his are false binaries that restrict the response of the interviewee. This is the worst thing you can do as an interviewer! You should induce the interviewee to reflect on their experience rather than funneling them toward one of two... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    MangoFitzsimmons
    United States5 months ago
  • Best climbing pod.

    Keep up the great work! Love the interview style and depth of your guest list. No hype

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LJones45
    United States5 months ago
  • SAR interview

    The podcast that you did with LVMPD SAR officer is extremely good. I live in Las Vegas and some of the stuff he was speaking about was a good reminder for what to do went out in a red rock, and also just the knowledge that he brought about the structure of LVMPD SARs is amazing. This is a great podcast thank you.

    I would definitely like to see more search and rescue interviews. Hearing what to do from the people that are going to come save you is extremely beneficial.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Zee1290
    United States6 months ago
  • Great concept, good interviews

    I am 100% behind this project. I really like the thoroughness, length and detail of these conversations, how they meander on, around, off, and back on the title topic, like a real conversation. I don’t listen to every episode, but really appreciate the ones I do listen to when the title or topic catches my interest. The host is also becoming a much better interviewer - I dig following his train of thought as he draws more and more detail out of his guests. Has a bit of the down-home, super in-th... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jeffmorrison49
    United States6 months ago
  • The perfect podcast

    Came across the podcast courtesy to a poster at my local gym.

    This has been continuously a great listen. I am someone that is a recreational climber that values learning from the experience of others. This podcast continues to deliver interesting and relatable content!

    Keep it up please!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ham.Fried
    United States7 months ago

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116 | Paul Rogers: Active Duty Green Beret - Mountain Warfare Training & A 2200ft Fall
Q: Why is mountain training so critical for special operations around the world?
Mountains are where many borders, insurgencies, and critical resources are located, so the ability to infiltrate, observe, and operate in high-angle, high-consequence terrain is essential. Mountain environments also demand a unique blend of technical climbing, navigation, and endurance that translates into more effective partner operations and resilience in harsh climates.
116 | Paul Rogers: Active Duty Green Beret - Mountain Warfare Training & A 2200ft Fall
Q: What changes did you implement to modernize the program when you were in command?
I focused on equipment modernization, moving away from decades-old gear to lighter, safer systems; and on operationalizing instructors, bringing in established mentors from the guide community to reduce risk and ensure up-to-date techniques. We secured funds to retrofit gear and built a formal instructor pipeline to transfer skills to new teachers and students.
116 | Paul Rogers: Active Duty Green Beret - Mountain Warfare Training & A 2200ft Fall
Q: Walk me through what training at Somwtc looks like for someone starting with little mountain experience.
There are two-week basic mountain operator courses in summer and winter, followed by more advanced levels (summer and winter Mountain Operator). Instructors come from Somwtc; progression requires climbing logs, knot- and anchor-precision, and safety checks. The program emphasizes mentorship from AMGA guides and a gradual, but rigorous, escalation, with a strong emphasis on risk management and hands-on field instruction.
115 | Jared Wicks: LVMPD SAR Officer - How Rescues Work, Red Rock Accidents & 30 Years of Climbing
Q: How is the SAR team structured within the agency, and what roles do volunteers play?
The core team consists of seven full-time officers plus a sergeant who also serves on the team, making eight active members. Volunteers fill specialized roles across four sub-teams (lead climb, mountain rescue, dive search, and TEMS). Volunteers include world-class climbers and medical professionals who augment capabilities, particularly for complex rescues where helicopter access might be limited.
111 | Taylor Martin: Alone on Big Walls - Five New First Ascents, Trauma Recovery, & Trans Identity
Q: What kind of climbing inspires you? What kind of mountain pursuits inspire you?
New routing is a really big thing for me right now, and I would like to continue to do that in years to come.

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What is The Climbing Majority about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A podcast spotlighting the broader climbing community beyond elite competition, it centers on partnerships, risk management, and the human side of mountaineering. Across episodes, listeners hear stories from climbers, guides, SAR and military personnel, gear designers, and educators who share lessons on mentorship, ethics, resilience, and the meaning found in everyday climbing experiences rather than trophies. Unique strengths include a grounded, community-focused lens, deep dives into gear and safety, and candid conversations about identity, culture, and the evolving dynamics of climbing—from traditional ethics to modern sponsorship and media presence. Potential listeners who want practical insights, real-world risk management, and voices ... more

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1. Mark Hudon
2. Brent Barghahn
3. Zach Dreher
4. Steph Abegg
5. Phillip Setter
6. Drew Brodhead
7. Paul Rogers
8. Justin Sackett

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