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Written in Stone: Climbing History

Written in Stone: Climbing History

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 Written in Stone tells the (mostly) true stories of the most groundbreaking ascents in rock climbing history, one decade at a time. Hosted by Kris Hampton, you’ll hear the narrated, sound designed stories about what led to new levels in climbing, alternated with conversations with today’s top climbers about what inspired them about what went down way back then. Season Two is focused on the 1980’s. The birth of sport climbing as we know it, the struggles with changing rules and ethics, the women who paved the way for the superstars of the 90s and 00s. Patrick Edlinger, Jerry Moffatt, Wolfgang Gullich, Catherine Destivelle, Lynn Hill, and more. Like Todd Skinner always said, ”never let the truth get in the way of a good story.”Copyright 2023 All rights reserved. Social Sciences World
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  • BONUS: When Lynn Hill Proved That Women Can Beat Men In Competition

    BONUS: When Lynn Hill Proved That Women Can Beat Men In Competition
    Dec 1 2025

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    In a recent Magnus Midtbo video, Janja Garnbret mentioned that she could do well against the men in a sport climbing competition. Lynn Hill may have helped prove Janja's point - all the way back in 1990.

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    13 mins
  • The Thumbs Up: Sharing Lanes And Circling Back in 1980s Climbing.

    The Thumbs Up: Sharing Lanes And Circling Back in 1980s Climbing.
    Sep 8 2025

    After a few weeks of thinking about it, I've put my finger on what I learned about climbing by looking back at the 1980s, and I'm ready to reveal where we go next season.

    Check out our new book, Written In Stone: The 1990s!

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    Season Two is generously supported by Rab.

    This episode is supported by Tension Climbing and The Tension Board 2.

    Written in Stone is co-created with Power Company Climbing.
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    23 mins
  • Jordan Cannon on The Free Salathe, How to Climb Pitch 19, and Why Style Matters

    Jordan Cannon on The Free Salathe, How to Climb Pitch 19, and Why Style Matters
    Aug 18 2025

    Today, in the final interview of the season, we are talking to young legend in the making, Jordan Cannon, who is fresh off of an incredible season of big wall climbing. Most important for this conversation is his recent ascent of The Free Salathé, including the infamous Pitch 19, one of only a handful to do the route this way.

    Jordan’s emphasis on aiming for the best style possible without letting that get in the way of having an incredible experience is refreshing. It’s not about rules. It’s just for the love of the game.

    In this episode we get nerdy about some of the individual pitches, including Pitch 19, the roof and the headwall, and try to parse out some of the confusing history. We also discuss Jordan’s ascent, the style he aimed for, and the compromises he had to make. And finally, why Jordan isn’t yet finished with The Free Salathé.

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    Season Two is generously supported by Rab.

    This episode is supported by Tension Climbing and The Tension Board 2.

    Written in Stone is co-created with Power Company Climbing.
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    1 hr and 7 mins
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