The Broad Beta Podcast and BroadBeta.com are spaces to share experiences of climbing, skiing, and other mountain adventures, from the ordinary to the heroic. Our contributors tell stories that foster wildness within, and outside, ourselves. Through these stories, we hope to inspire and empower anyone who listens.
Cover photo by @nathannorby of co-founder Jeannie Wall.
Joanne Urioste: The Queen of Red Rocks - An Interview
Joanne Urioste’s story is a masterclass in charting your own course. Growing up in New York under strict, old-school expectations, she channeled her rebellious energy into an obsession with mountains before she ever actually climbed. Once she did, she went all in, tackling big alpine climbs in the Northeast with her partner Jorge, back when gear was minimal. Joanne shares how she learned to compartmentalize fear and channel total calm, and that climbing is ultimately about building a foundati...
1 Oct 2026
Jeannie Wall: Climbing's Unspooling - A Story
Tune in to get reacquainted with Jeannie Wall, co-founder of Broad Beta. Jeannie epitomizes the term mountain athlete, with high-level accomplishments in a mind-boggling array of disciplines from nordic racing to mixed climbing. She is the ultimate mentor, sharing her knowledge and stoke with climbers of all levels. In this episode, Jeannie shares a story about climbing Ruby Peak in the high Sierra. She and her partner deal with exfoliating rock and rockfall, and she reflects on Yvon Chouinar...
12 Sept 2026
Amber Smith: Getting Consent on El Cap - A Story
Getting Consent on El Cap was written by Amber Smith and originally published on the Broad Beta website in June of 2026 (visit the link to see photos!). Amber shares her past hesitations about climbing El Cap, and how she eventually overcame them with a successful ascent of Lurking Fear. We love how she articulates her questions and fear about this endeavor. Amber is a Certified Rock Guide with the AMGA and has been guiding for over a decade. The first half of her career was spent in the Nort...
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