53: A Guy Walks Out of a Bar...
For the Love of Climbing
Kathy Karlo
4.6 • 581 Ratings
🗓️ 1 October 2023
⏱️ 45 minutes
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Summary
Addiction is the kind of topic where judgment is easy, and empathy is hard. Shame is at the core of addiction. It thrives best in secrecy when we feel most alone, and keeps stories like these hidden in the dark.
Lucas spent years, bouncing and skidding off the bottom before sobriety. But you know what they say: every unconscionable low point has a silver lining.
Before long-term recovery, you could find Lucas on the road climbing full-time. He was the guy who could wax poetic around a campfire about all types of beverages of any kind, any continent. While the conditions that preceded him to drink were probably always there, living out of his truck and reducing his life to just climbing and nature made him realize he was empty on a different level.
For the Love of Climbing is presented by Patagonia. Additional support is from deuter USA, Allez Outdoor, and Ocún.
Music is by Chad Crouch. Additional music is licensed by Music Bed and Blue Dot Sessions.
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| 0:00.0 | This podcast is proudly presented by Patagonia. |
| 0:04.5 | Not bound by convention, |
| 0:06.1 | Patagonia is in business to save our home planet. |
| 0:13.1 | It's 2023 and modern climbers are more accomplished than ever, |
| 0:17.5 | and we don't just mean on the wall. |
| 0:19.7 | Patagonia has always seen the value in being bold, |
| 0:22.5 | whether it means pushing high points or having the audacity to demand more for our planet. So, |
| 0:28.0 | what's it mean to be a strong climber, full commitment to the sport and to our communities? It means |
| 0:33.7 | not just working towards futuristic first ascents, but also a better future. |
| 0:38.6 | And we aren't going to get there alone. |
| 0:41.0 | For Patagonia's 50th year, we're looking forward, not back. |
| 0:44.7 | And together, we can prioritize purpose over profit to protect this planet. |
| 0:49.2 | Get involved, read stories to get you out there, and join a community that values what we do off the wall |
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| 1:03.0 | We get support from Doider, one of the leading backpack brands that will help you hit the |
| 1:07.4 | trails with confidence and comfort, But most importantly, your snacks. |
| 1:11.8 | Founded in 1898, Doider believes in fit, comfort, and working in the long term to offset CO2 |
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| 1:31.8 | And they honor their promised lifetime warranty since their packs were meant to be on your back |
| 1:36.3 | and not in landfills. |
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