The Filmmaker: Ken Etzel
Peek behind the scenes—ahem, send—and learn what it takes to be a climbing photographer and filmmaker.
When climbing and photography cozy up together on a portaledge, you can expect a bundle of inspiration to be born.
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The Rocktrotter: Klemen Bečan
How the dedicated Slovenian climber makes the vagabond lifestyle work and the lessons he’s learned from the road.
After three decades of climbing and living on the road, the 38-year-old says he wouldn’t change a thing—except maybe for a slightly bigger van.
The Advocate: Chris Winter and the Access Fund
The executive director of the Access Fund on responsible climbing, conservation, and how we, as individuals, can be better stewards to our crags.
COVID-19 is crushing our climbing areas. With gyms closed or operating at limited capacities, many new climbers are venturing outside for the first time—which is amazing to see—but the record numbers are taking a toll …
The Climbing Doctor: Jared Vagy
Live interview with Dr. Jared Vagy and Felipe Camargo on common climbing injuries and how to prevent them.
As climbers, we tend to be stubborn and embrace suffering. But nothing will stop your forward momentum quite like a climbing injury.
The Explorer: Jimmy Webb
Live interview with Jimmy Webb on bouldering development, long-term projects, and traveling the world to climb.
Jimmy Webb tends to keep a low profile, but the humble warrior has sent more V16s [8C+] than almost any other American.
The Sensei: Uri Maraver
How the martial arts expert brings his experience and values to climbing.
Climbing coach Uri Maraver on his Judo roots, how they translate to climbing, and what it takes to be a top athlete in today’s competition landscape.
The Nutritionist and the Trainer: Luis Rodriguez and Iris Matamoros
Live interview on nutrition and training for climbing.
Nutrition and training fit together like cams and finicky cracks—if you don’t get the placement just right, you’re going to go for a ride.
The Mentor: Philippe Dufraisse and Alizée Dufraisse
Life lessons from a father-daughter climbing duo.
The fauther-daughter duo speak on mentorship, how climbing has affected their relationship, and the lessons they’ve learned together over the years.
The Tactician: Drew Ruana
The 21-year-old climber on his next-level mega proj, the projecting process, and how to boulder at your limit.
Climbing at your limit requires much more than pure strength, or power, or even technique. It takes a process.
The Record Keeper: Jens Larssen
The founder of 8a.nu on climbing news, record keeping, and the digitalization of climbing media.
Jens Larssen, founder and editor-in-chief of 8a.nu, on climbing news, record keeping, and the digitalization of climbing media.