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A Conversation with Will Stanhope I The Firn Line Podcast
A conversation with rock climber Will Stanhope.
Will Stanhope is a Squamish-based rock climber, who is known for his free solos, big adventures, and witty sense of humor. All of those avenues are explored in this conversation. We talk about his inspirations as a kid, how he got into climbing, who inspired him as a young climber, his most memorable free solo climbs, his memories of the late Marc Andre Leclerc, and more.
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The Cassin Ridge I The Firn Line Podcast
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The Cassin Ridge on Denali’s South Face in Alaska is one of the most iconic and challenging climbing routes in the world. Located in Denali National Park, this route stretches approximately 8,000 feet from the base to the summit, requiring climbers to navigate steep ice, rock, and snow. Named after the legendary Italian alpinist Riccardo Cassin, who first ascended the ridge in 1961, it has sinc...
Will Stanhope Relives the Classic Boogie Till You Poop Vid
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Will Stanhope relives the classic 'Boogie Till You Poop' Vid. Arguably one of the funniest climbing videos ever created. Watch original vid here: ua-cam.com/video/1dJLN43G6KA/v-deo.htmlsi=E9vvCuyIluXwJxb3 Support The Firn Line: Patreon: www.patreon.com/thefirnline Merch: www.bonfire.com/store/the-firn-line Music: www.evanphillipsmusic.com Website: www.thefirnline.com The Firn Line season 6 is s...
Trip Report: A classic Alpine Climb Up The Moose's Tooth I The Firn Line Podcast
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Alpinist Suzanne Lourie discusses her recent alpine climb up The Moose's Tooth in Alaska. During a stretch of amazing weather and conditions in April, 2024, Suzanna Lourie and her partner, Olga Dobranowski, made an ascent of the ultra-classic Ham & Eggs route on The Moose's Tooth. The Moose's Tooth is a rock peak in the Central Alaska Range, 15 miles southeast of Denali. Despite its low elevati...
Steve House's Near Disaster Climbing the North Wall of North Twin
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Legendary alpinist Steve House describes his near disaster climbing a new route on the North Wall of North Twin in the Canadian Rockies. In April 2004, Steve House and Marko Prezelj made the third ascent of the 5,000-foot North Face of North Twin in the Canadian Rockies, following a new line. This challenging wall was first conquered in August 1974 by George Lowe and Chris Jones over six days, ...
Climbing Ham & Eggs on The Moose's Tooth
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Climber and alpinist Suzanna Lourie talks about her recent ascent of Ham & Eggs on the Moose's Tooth in Alaska. The Moose's Tooth is a rock peak in the Central Alaska Range, 15 miles southeast of Denali. Despite its low elevation, it's a challenging climb due to its large rock faces and long ice couloirs. Its name comes from its structure, resembling a moose's tooth with its long summit ridge a...
Chantel Astorga Soloed Denali's Cassin Ridge
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Alpinist and climber Chantel Astorga talks about her solo on Denali's Cassin Ridge. The Cassin is one of the purest and most classic lines on Denali, taking a direct plum line nearly 10,000 straight up the middle of the south face.
Land Of The Forbidden I The Firn Line Podcast
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When Fred Beckey and Ed Cooper climbed the Northwest Face on Forbidden Peak in 1959, they had to have known it was a classic route. It had all the features mountaineers look for in a North Cascades alpine climb: an arduous and long approach, tricky navigation over crevasse-laden glaciers, and steep exposed climbing to a sharp pointed summit. Since then, the Northwest Face of Forbidden Peak has ...
Johnny Waterman's Terrifying Solo Climb on Mount Hunter
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Author and climber Jon Waterman (no relation) discusses the late Johnny Waterman's Crazy Solo of the Southeast Spur of Mount Hunter, which he completed over an astounding 143 days in 1978. Johnny Waterman later disappeared in 1981 on a solo attempt on Denali. 00:00 - Who Was Johnny Waterman? 01:31 - Mount Hunter SE Spur Description 03:36 - Johnny Waterman's Solo Climb 04:48 - Reaction to The Cl...
Exploring the North Cascades with Lowell Skoog I The Firn Line Podcast
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Today, we’ll get to know Seattle-based author, climber, skier, and historian, Lowell Skoog. Lowell is a fixture in the Northwest outdoor scene, and has been exploring mountains in the Pacific Northwest for 60 years. In this conversation, we’ll talk about Lowell’s early years of exploration in the Cascades, some of the folks who’ve inspired him over the years, as well as his recent book, Written...
Will Stanhope Remembers Climber and Alpinist Marc André Leclerc
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Canadian rock climber and adventurer Will Stanhope Remembers Climber and Alpinist Marc André Leclerc. Watch 'The Lost Valley': ua-cam.com/video/xPgeqHgE_ww/v-deo.html Support The Firn Line: Patreon: www.patreon.com/thefirnline Merch: www.bonfire.com/store/the-firn-line Music: www.evanphillipsmusic.com Website: www.thefirnline.com The Firn Line season 6 is supported by: Alaska Rock Gym: www.alas...
Fred Beckey Was An Elusive Climber
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Fred Beckey is one of the most important characters in North American climbing history. He was also an incredibly complicated person who could drive his partners nuts with his dogged determination and singular focus. As northwest-based author and mountaineer Mac Bates recalls, he could also be elusive and hard to pin down! Support The Firn Line: Patreon: www.patreon.com/thefirnline Merch: www.b...
The Emperor Face I The Firn Line Podcast
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When Jamie Logan and Mugs Stump first ascended Mount Robson's Emperor Face in July 1978, it was hailed as one of North America's boldest alpine climbs. Since then, the face has continued luring some of the world's best climbers, maintaining it's reputation as on of North America's most iconic alpine walls. Support The Firn Line: Patreon: www.patreon.com/thefirnline Merch: www.bonfire.com/store/...
The Crux Pitch of Mount Robson's Emperor Face
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Jamie Logan describes leading the crux pitch on Mount Robson's Emperor Face on the first ascent in 1978. When Jamie Logan and Mugs Stump climbed The Emperor Face in 1978, It was one of the most impressive alpine climbs ever done in North America. Years later, Steve House, on of the world's leading alpinists, would repeat the crux pitch. He graded it M7 or M8. Support The Firn Line: Patreon: www...
The Lure of Climbing Mount Robson
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Alpinist Steve House discusses the lure of climbing Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies. Photo: Colin Haley on the summit of Mount Robson after making climbing the Emperor Face (Steve House) Support The Firn Line: Patreon: www.patreon.com/thefirnline Merch: www.bonfire.com/store/the-firn-line/ Music: www.evanphillipsmusic.com Website: www.thefirnline.com The Firn Line season ...
Alaska Ranger: Mark Westman II The Firn Line Podcast
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Alaska Ranger: Mark Westman II The Firn Line Podcast
Life Revelations: Clint Helander II The Firn Line Podcast
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Life Revelations: Clint Helander II The Firn Line Podcast
The Expression of Climbing: Charlie Sassara II The Firn Line Podcast
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The Expression of Climbing: Charlie Sassara II The Firn Line Podcast
Conrad Anker Talks About Mugs Stump II The Firn Line Podcast
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Conrad Anker Talks About Mugs Stump II The Firn Line Podcast
The Firn Line // Season One Promo
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The Firn Line // Season One Promo
Play Listen Repeat // The Firn Line Podcast
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Play Listen Repeat // The Firn Line Podcast
The Firn Line // Trailer 03
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The Firn Line // Trailer 03
The Firn Line // What Defines An Alpinist?
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The Firn Line // What Defines An Alpinist?
The Firn Line // Season One Promo
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The Firn Line // Season One Promo

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @namelastname2449
    @namelastname2449 День тому

    Amazing song

  • @RobertHanson-km3be
    @RobertHanson-km3be 7 днів тому

    No comments? This is a good story!

  • @Eighty7Years
    @Eighty7Years Місяць тому

    Chantel, we met you on Denali just below 14k camp. You and Anne had just completed the Slovak Direct. It was a highlight to our trip to meet such humble badasses. Congratulations on the Cassin solo. 14 hours wow

  • @namelastname2449
    @namelastname2449 Місяць тому

    Looking forward to the full interview Evan and Will

  • @GroundStudies
    @GroundStudies Місяць тому

    Excellent conversation, thanks Ev!

  • @IT-fr4wb
    @IT-fr4wb Місяць тому

    Wow, what an interesting interview… a seriously disturbed but talented mind in a body he pushed to its limits/ I kinda get it +respect that.

  • @namelastname2449
    @namelastname2449 Місяць тому

    I’ve heard a lot about the Tooth. What she tells is what I had in mind

  • @thefirnline
    @thefirnline Місяць тому

    🏔⭐Become a Patreon Member: bit.ly/TFLPatreon

  • @thefirnline
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  • @paulmitchell5349
    @paulmitchell5349 Місяць тому

    Where's the fun if there's no epic ?

  • @michaelboguski4743
    @michaelboguski4743 Місяць тому

    When the movie comes out, will it be called Das Boot ?

    • @DrewNorthup
      @DrewNorthup Місяць тому

      Only if it involved a snorkel too…

  • @michaelb3296
    @michaelb3296 Місяць тому

    Is there a way to see these full interviews??!

    • @thefirnline
      @thefirnline Місяць тому

      Just putting clips of them in different podcast episodes. Will release episode on North Twin later this year

  • @andyburch1819
    @andyburch1819 Місяць тому

    Was obsessed with Marc Andre after the alpinist… that in turn led me to finding Will Stanhope videos. What a fantastic guy he is. Just an awesome spirit! …Probably my favourite Canadian right now. I went on a group ice climbing introduction this past winter and shouted out , when we got to the face, “I’m will Stanhope called it! …nobody(except the guide and his son) had a clue who I was talking about or why I was claiming this😂

  • @namelastname2449
    @namelastname2449 Місяць тому

    Evan, do you have an email address to contact you?

  • @namelastname2449
    @namelastname2449 Місяць тому

    Supported your channel with some gear, which looks amazing

  • @Leon-qh9br
    @Leon-qh9br 2 місяці тому

    I’ve talked to Chantel and have studied this routes many years I too want to solo cassin

  • @namelastname2449
    @namelastname2449 2 місяці тому

    Evan, did Johny lose his father and brother maybe? Are we talking about the same person?

    • @thefirnline
      @thefirnline 2 місяці тому

      Yes. Father passed away years after Johnny disappeared.

  • @namelastname2449
    @namelastname2449 2 місяці тому

    I might not be able to give so much in patreon now, but your work is incredible and I’ll support this

  • @namelastname2449
    @namelastname2449 2 місяці тому

    I think that Will Stanhope would make a great interview

  • @namelastname2449
    @namelastname2449 2 місяці тому

    Agh, another super good interview …

  • @jimnelson6689
    @jimnelson6689 2 місяці тому

    Your portrayal of the climbing ropes not being dynamic in 1959 is not accurate at all.

  • @namelastname2449
    @namelastname2449 2 місяці тому

    This is soooooo good

  • @namelastname2449
    @namelastname2449 2 місяці тому

    This is such a great great podcast!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @thefirnline
    @thefirnline 2 місяці тому

    ⭐Become a member on Patreon : bit.ly/TFLPatreon

  • @thefirnline
    @thefirnline 2 місяці тому

    Become a member on Patreon : bit.ly/TFLPatreon

  • @thefirnline
    @thefirnline 2 місяці тому

    Become a member on Patreon ⛰🎧⭐: bit.ly/TFLPatreon

  • @superdad942
    @superdad942 2 місяці тому

    "doesn't come around aclo".I also thought that about Will! Lol met this kid when he must have been 15 and he's just floating up hard smoke bluffs 5.12. .... lol. Such a crusher. And lucky enough to meet Marc at Hevys flat. Humble dude. Great smile. An unknown/known badass! Long live the memories.

  • @theoutsider6191
    @theoutsider6191 2 місяці тому

    It is tragic what happened. Will is right though. No matter the talent or craft, in those environments there are so many variables outwith your control. Which means at some point with the level of risk being taken you will come unstuck, assuming you do this enough. Honnold has been long lived in this arena, and that is most certainly because he is not soloing on mixed snow/ice/rcok. And he says so himself.

  • @MD-jf1ml
    @MD-jf1ml 2 місяці тому

    What a wonderful clip. Thanks Will for sharing this ❤️

  • @noiseforthealgorithm4668
    @noiseforthealgorithm4668 2 місяці тому

    Rip

  • @cbrass6
    @cbrass6 2 місяці тому

    what firn line episode was this?

    • @thefirnline
      @thefirnline 2 місяці тому

      It hasn’t been released yet

    • @cbrass6
      @cbrass6 2 місяці тому

      @@thefirnline Awesome, well we are excited to hear it!!

    • @cbrass6
      @cbrass6 2 місяці тому

      @@thefirnline I’m excited for it!!

  • @wildertainment
    @wildertainment 2 місяці тому

    Lots of love Will. Regret can't fix the past. “Regrets are a prison of our own making, but we are the ones that hold the key to our escape.”

  • @Nuttyirishman85
    @Nuttyirishman85 2 місяці тому

    It would take the elements to stop Marc!

  • @zeldathewelder
    @zeldathewelder 3 місяці тому

    It was a fantastic podcast! Gripped through the whole thing. Shared it with my climbing friends.

  • @nobodyisbest
    @nobodyisbest 3 місяці тому

    Amazing. Modern gear makes mountaineering easy by comparison.

  • @nancyhanson3472
    @nancyhanson3472 7 місяців тому

    Thanks to Foresty Forest (UA-cam channel) for introducing me to The Firn Line, and helping to feed my lifelong addiction to mountaineering talks, films, lectures, etc. Keep up the great work, Evan! Love your podcast, and your UA-cam channel!!

  • @nancyhanson3472
    @nancyhanson3472 7 місяців тому

    ❤ Conrad Anker! An American Legend!!

  • @nancyhanson3472
    @nancyhanson3472 7 місяців тому

    Hello Evan! I was so thrilled to see that The Firn Line has started uploading podcasts to UA-cam again! I put out the word to some of my associates that they should listen and subscribe!! 🎉 😁 ❤