episode 52 - Lynn hill
Lynn Hill
Today I’m talking with climbing legend Lynn Hill, who helped pioneer and define female competitive climbing and is known for feats like the first free ascent of The Nose of El Capitan and being the first woman to redpoint a 5.14 - among many others.
In this conversation, Lynn and I dive into some of the history and future of climbing (both of which she has helped shape btw), how she's navigated the still male-dominated outdoor industry, lessons on living an engaged life and raising kids with that same ethos, and tips for designing our lives around our own unique visions for happiness - not that of others.
Also, as we move closer and closer to election season it’s important to start thinking about your role in the fight against climate change. My go to resource is Protect Our Winters. They make it easy to get your friends and family registered to vote and have lots of information on how to make informed decisions and get involved. Head over to their website or check them out on the socials for all the deets.
Show Resources:
Lynn’s book “Climbing Free”
Ryan Ford — parkour pro
Tommy Caldwell — pro climber
Kidnapping in Kyrgyzstan (Tommy Caldwell, Beth Rodden, Jason Sanger, Todd Dickey)
John Long - Climbing legend
Movies: Fine Lines and The Dawn Wall
