Written in Stone: Climbing’s Most Important Ascents
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<p>Written in Stone tells the (mostly) true stories of the most groundbreaking ascents in rock climbing history, one climb at a time. Hosted by Kris Hampton, you’ll hear the narrated, sound designed stories about what led to new levels, shifted the culture, and changed the game. You'll also get conversations with the climbers who were there and those who were inspired by what went down way back then.<br /><br />Season One: The 1990s and the explosion of sport climbing.</p> <p>Season Two: The 1980’s and the birth of sport climbing as we know it.</p> <p>Season Three: The History of Modern Bouldering.<br /><br />Like Todd Skinner always said, ”never let the truth get in the way of a good story.”</p>
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<p>Written in Stone tells the (mostly) true stories of the most groundbreaking ascents in rock climbing history, one climb at a time. Hosted by Kris Hampton, you’ll hear the narrated, sound designed stories about what led to new levels, shifted the culture, and changed the game. You'll also get conversations with the climbers who were there and those who were inspired by what went down way back then.<br /><br />Season One: The 1990s and the explosion of sport climbing.</p> <p>Season Two: The 1980’s and the birth of sport climbing as we know it.</p> <p>Season Three: The History of Modern Bouldering.<br /><br />Like Todd Skinner always said, ”never let the truth get in the way of a good story.”</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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