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The Enormocast: a climbing podcast

Enormocast 263: Steve House – The Art of Alpinism

The Enormocast: a climbing podcast

Chris Kalous

Sports, Health & Fitness, Society & Culture, Places & Travel, Wilderness

4.9 β€’ 1.5K Ratings

πŸ—“οΈ 17 May 2023

⏱️ 134 minutes

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Summary

On Episode 263 of the Enormocast, I sit down for a long overdue conversation with one of the greatest alpinists of all time, Steve House. Steve house spent 20 years riding the cutting edge of alpinism. His ascents of K7, The Rupal Face, and the Slovak Direct, among many more, represented a sea change in …

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0:00.0

you are listening to the Enormo cast. Look folks, you need gear to climb. Whether you're a

0:06.8

wall climber with every gadget under the brutal withering sun, or just a simple boulderer,

0:12.4

with 12 pads, a lithium powered fan, and that portable studio lighting rig for your TikToks.

0:18.0

Mondeau, even barefoot boulders need a flowy cotton shirt and a dab of conditioner once in a while.

0:24.4

So what do we do about the environmental impact of all that gear?

0:28.4

Well, whatever we can, I suppose. But Sportiva is here to help your footprint

0:33.5

and your nagging conscience, because after years of pursuing reductions in April 2023,

0:38.4

Sportiva USA became certified carbon neutral, which means through a combination of sustainable

0:44.1

practices, renewable energy and offsets, Sportiva USA's carbon emission is effectively nil.

0:50.0

Is it a perfect balance like ants, trees, and chickadees? Well, probably not, but it is a stated

0:55.0

commitment of thought, resources, and budget towards sustainable commerce. Also, remember that

1:00.8

the mothership in Italy meets the highest European environmental standards and is a model in the

1:07.6

beautiful Valde Fieme of the Dolomites. So yeah, climbing makes footprints. But go forth,

1:13.9

knowing that the best climbing boots and shoes don't have to cut too deep with Sportiva.

1:25.1

Oh, yeah, a big spray sense. That's a big spray sense.

1:28.0

So what's that type of thing? What do you really shoot?

1:31.6

What the hell are you doing?

1:34.9

I couldn't sleep. I'm checking the ropes. There was a fried end on your hope.

1:40.8

And I'm cutting it out.

1:42.8

Today's show is brought to you by Black Time In Equipment,

2:00.0

Lost Sportiva, and with support from Maxim Ropes. Maxim has been keeping the normal cast off the

2:06.7

deck since 2012. And don't forget our charter sponsor, Bonfire Coffee. Go to Bonfire Coffee

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