Hey, this is a special announcement about a film called Stone Locals.

It just premiered on August 27th.

And if you're thinking to yourself, hey, that sounds like a climbing film, you wouldn't be wrong.

But, okay, you know how this podcast is kind of not really a climbing podcast?

This film is sort of like that. It's a film about the

soul of rock climbing, and it's told through the lens of five interwoven stories. And I bet you're

asking yourself, what does the soul of rock climbing even look like? As climbing continues to grow,

the people who anchor its core and community have more responsibility

than ever before. In this new film, Patagonia gracefully tells the story of five of these anchors.

I don't want to tell you too much, but I, your podcast host, am one of these five stories told. You

know how we're always talking about vulnerability?

Well, you can't preach what you don't practice.

After you listen to this episode, go to the Patagonia YouTube channel and check out the full-length film, Stone Locals.

This film is brought to you by Patagonia.

Not bound by convention, Patagonia is in business to save our home planet.

This podcast is sponsored by Doiter, one of the leading backpack brands that will help you hit the trails with confidence and comfort, but most importantly, your snacks.

Deuter has a history of first ascents and alpine roots. Their head of product development even climbed Everest once in jeans.

Hashtag not fake news.

Deuter is known for fit, comfort, and ventilation.

Founded in 1898, Doiter believes in good fitting backpack so you can focus on way cooler things,

like puppies, pocket bacon, and getting sandy, whether at the crag or in the alpine.

We're working with BetterHelp to connect you to licensed therapists. They'll match you with the

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