About the Podcast
This is about scratching that icy itch. (And mixed itch. And drytooling itch too. Ya dig?).
We’ll be covering a lot, and the format will be a bit funky. As in, there will be many formats. If you like:
1. Location beta: History and stories from classic climbing areas, and key info you need to plan a trip.
2. Training tips: You won’t find another hangboard protocol here. Specificity is the name of the game.
3. Education: Deep dives into expedition planning, techniques, gear, and more.
This is the podcast for you.
Why another podcast?
For one, I’m scratching my own itch. (I’m itchy, okay?). Maybe you, like me, have been looking for a podcast that caters to the pointy people—and want more than the occasional one-off episode from rock lovers.
For two, this is about a deeper dive into the ice climbing areas we love and the people behind them. It’s about practical advice for training and useful how tos. It’s about this weird community who climbs on tools on ice, on stone, on plastic and on metal.
So for those stoked on sticks, here’s your next ear worm.
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Upcoming Episodes
Matt Shove is the only AMGA Alpine Guide in Connecticut. Odd place to teach about high mountains, yet teach he does. Learn how he balances full-time guide work in this sliver of the Northeast with larger ranges, and how he’s parlayed that knowledge into helping beginner ice climbers start to lead through a structured 5 day course.
Nicholas Hernandez is the Co-Owner of Furnace Industries, the leader in drytooling training tools. Maybe you’ve seen folks playing with wooden sticks in the gym lately? Nick is responsible for that. Join us for a discussion about the state of drytooling equipment today, new gear, training gyms, and the future of this esoteric fringe of climbing.
Matt Zia knows Bozeman. As the Executive Director of the Montana Mountaineering Association and a guide for Exum Mountain Guides, Matt enjoys enjoys exploring Greater Yellowstone on foot, skis, and bike. Listen as Matt gives the lay of the land, from ice climbing history to beta to help you plan your next trip.
Aaron Gerry 