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Dec
04

Episode 3: Whitney Pesek — “I won the lottery and I didn’t even buy a ticket.”

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Dave McAllister on December 4, 2018

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Nov
19
Ryan Sewell causing pain to geologic formations. Photo by our own Fidi!

Episode 2: Ryan Sewell – Doing the Work for the Wisdom

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Dave McAllister on November 19, 2018

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Nov
05
The top of Ariana after their first trip up the Diamond. "We didn’t send. Nina went back and fired it a week or so later. I did Turning Point the night after we talked," according to James.

Episode 1: Nina Williams and James Lucas — Charting New Territories

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Dave McAllister on November 5, 2018

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May
10

Into the Abyss and Out Again

Sevve Stember is a 6th grade science teacher and soon-to-be Director of Curriculum… Read more »

Dave McAllister on May 10, 2017

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Apr
13

Boundless Riches Beyond Compare: A Requiem for Our American Public Lands

David Lloyd is a husband, father, 7th grade science teacher and bouldering developer…. Read more »

Dave McAllister on April 13, 2017

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Feb
15
Illustration by Lynn Suyeko Mandziuk.

Americans, Your Country Officially Stinks…And Other Hopeful Observations

Paul Lammens is a published writer, teacher, father, husband and outdoor athlete living… Read more »

Dave McAllister on February 15, 2017

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Feb
02
As always, illustration by the inimitable Lynn Suyeko Mandziuk.

Raise High the Progressive Flag

Ian Powell is a fine artist and entrepreneur. He has been shaping plastic… Read more »

Dave McAllister on February 2, 2017

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Jan
16

An Unfortunate Guide to Manipulation in the New American Wasteland

There are all kinds of beginnings. Mediocre and miraculous and generally shitty. This… Read more »

Dave McAllister on January 16, 2017

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Dec
23

How Campfires Taught Me Everything About Life

Marty Brodsky is the owner of Kingflyer Collective, a grassroots outdoor apparel company… Read more »

Dave McAllister on December 23, 2015

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Nov
19

A Moderate Dive Into the Deep End of the Creativity Pool

This is a person you know. You occasionally do not enjoy his company… Read more »

Dave McAllister on November 19, 2015

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  • THUNDERCLING PODCAST EPISODE 3 IS LIVE! Whitney Pesek was 13 years old when she noticed her vision mysteriously turning blurry, sharp edges becoming soft. After a battery of tests she was diagnosed with macular degeneration, a condition that causes loss in the center of the field of vision. Despite her accelerating condition, a malady which she rarely discussed with others, Whitney found climbing and fell down the rabbit hole of obsession. After years of roping up and cruising boulderfields, she discovered a community of adaptive climbers she had been entirely oblivious to. A couple months later she stood atop the podium at USA Nationals. Shortly thereafter she and her caller, fiance Sean Spring, were walking the streets of the legendary Innsbruck, Austria for the 2018 World Championships. By the time they boarded the plane for home, Whitney had both a silver medal draped around her neck and a new community of support, psyche, and passion. Buckle up for this one. Whitney’s is a story of humble perseverance, discovery, and a testament to how climbing can augment a stubborn drive to continue doing what you love against all odds. Thanks again to @rynedoughtymusic for the lovely tunes. @whitney.pesek @chosschronicles @fidibidi #climbing #rockclimbing #bouldering #sportclimbing @usaclimbing @metoliusclimbing #womenwhoclimb #adaptiveclimbing
  • Episode 2, landing in tasty earbuds near you! Ryan Sewell, Denver via Texas, has been constructing the building blocks of a sustainable career in climbing since his early teenage years. Youth World Cup competitions, scrubbing holds in dingy gyms, ascending to a world-class outdoor status (V14/.14d), and finally wrestling with the notion of going pro or finding another route for a career in the industry. He eschewed the jet-setting hustle of becoming a professional climber and settled into a career as a route-setter and innovative thinker in the world of plastic. He's now heading an elite crew of setters for Movement Climbing + Fitness in Denver/Boulder, as well as cobbling together a strategy to move our sport sustainably and responsibly into the future. Ryan is one of those guys who is so sharp that his rejoinders cause you to think about everything you say, kind of spinning the Rubik's Cube to find the perfect thing before you present him an argument, comment, or offhand witticism. Every move thoughtful and deliberate, Ryan tackles life's hurdles with grace and preparation. It's a hard-earned wisdom. This mindset unequivocally came in handy when he faced a life-threatening disease in the middle of the last decade. With the grim reaper tickling his toes, Ryan summoned a miracle out of pure will. This is an episode for the truly addicted climber, who spends time in the gym, spends time outdoors, spends time thinking about how our sport will surely continue to evolve, for better or worse. Ryan is the perfect guide to unpack the various hiccups our beloved sport will almost assuredly encounter as it continues to devour the American zeitgeist. Thanks again to @rynedoughtymusic for the rad music and @lynnillustration for the wonderful art, as always. Have a great Thanksgiving, everyone! #climbing #rockclimbing #gymclimbing #bouldering #thunderclingpodcast #routesetting #heisreallysmart #imnotintimidatedyoureintimidated @movementgyms @rcsewell @fidibidi

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