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Coldfear#38 “The Weight of Time” with Jeff ShapiroIn this conversation, Jeff Shapiro reflects on the nature of happiness and the importance of choice in experiencing it. He emphasizes that every moment, whether trivial or dangerous, holds significant value, particularly in the context of time spent with loved ones. Jeff shares personal experiences that have shaped his understanding of life as a privilege, urging listeners to recognize the priceless nature of their time and the moments they share with others.Jeff Shapiro is a world-class climber, paraglider, and wingsuit BASE jumper whose life revolves around exploring both the physical and mental edges of...
2025-11-061h 49Coldfear#37 “The Long Run: Passion, Presence, and the Wild” with Joe GrantThis conversation explores the personal journey of running with Joe Grant, and the evolution of trail running culture. Joe discuss his experiences in the mountains, the importance of community support, and how cultural backgrounds shaped his outdoor pursuits. He reflects on the transition from casual running to professional aspirations, emphasizing the genuine passion that drives his adventures. Aaron Mulkey and Joe Grant explore the profound connection between passion and outdoor activities, emphasizing the importance of enjoying the journey rather than focusing solely on competition. They discuss personal growth through experiences in nature, the evolution of mindset with age, and...
2025-10-131h 40Coldfear#36 Endurance, Strength, and Stoke: Training for Ice with Zahan BillimoriaIn this engaging conversation, Aaron Mulkey and Zahan Billimoria discuss the importance of training for ice climbing, emphasizing the need for a habit-driven approach, the significance of aerobic fitness, and the role of community in maintaining motivation. They explore effective strength training principles, the impact of age on athletic performance, and the necessity of adaptation in training. The discussion highlights that it's never too late to start training and that enjoyment in the process is crucial for long-term success. In this conversation, Zahan Billimoria and Aaron Mulkey delve into the intricacies of strength and endurance training, particularly for mountain...
2025-09-292h 17
Solved Murders - True Crime StoriesWhite Vans and Cold Shivers Terrifying True Encounters That Still Haunt Survivors PART2 #40#horrorstories #reddithorrorstories #ScaryStories #creepypasta #horrortales #trueencounters #creepynights #vanmystery #hauntedmemories #fearstories Continuing the unsettling series, PART 2 dives deeper into spine-chilling experiences with enigmatic white vans and haunting sensations of cold shivers. Survivors reveal more encounters that defy explanation, blending fear, mystery, and the relentless grip of trauma that refuses to fade. These true tales keep the horror alive, leaving readers on edge. horrorstories, reddithorrorstories, scarystories, horrorstory, creepypasta, horrortales, trueencounters, creepynights, vanmystery, hauntedmemories, fearstories, thriller, suspense, paranormalactivity, survival, eerie, terrifying, urbanmyth, nightterror, coldfear, unexplained
2025-09-2209 minColdfear#35 "From Mountains to Meaning: Kelly Halpin on Climate, Art, and Adventure"In this conversation, Kelly Halpin shares her experiences from the Snowman Race in Bhutan, a unique ultra marathon aimed at raising awareness about climate change. She discusses the challenges of running at high altitudes, the cultural richness of Bhutan, and the importance of community and environmental advocacy. The conversation also touches on the role of art in climate action and the personal reflections on the connection to nature. Kelly expresses her future plans for running and climbing adventures, emphasizing the need for collective action in addressing climate issues.Snowman Race, Bhutan, climate change, trail...
2025-05-2856 minColdfear#34 "Educated By Exposure" with Zahan BillimoriaIn this episode, I sit down with Zahan Billimoria who has been featured in several Teton Gravity Films and other publications. He is a mountain athlete, guide, coach, and founder of Samsara Experience. We dive deep into the nature of risk, not just as something to manage, but as something to learn from. We talk about what it means to train the body and mind for uncertainty, how education in the mountains mirrors the kind of learning that sticks, and why presence—not just preparation—is at the heart of performance.Whether you're a climber, Skier, or just...
2025-04-251h 24Coldfear#33 Big Bull - "King of the Mountain"If you spend enough time in the mountains, you’re bound to come across things that leave you scratching your head, wondering, how did this happen? Nature is breathtakingly beautiful, yet also unforgiving. In this episode, I share the story of a massive bull elk I discovered above an icefall—a find that will forever leave me questioning how he got there while also inspiring dreams of the incredible life he must have lived. This elk was undoubtedly the king of the mountain. You can find videos of this discovery on my social media, but after listening to this epis...
2025-03-061h 06Coldfear#32 No Excuses, Adapt- Kimberly CrossWhether Kimberly Cross is leading friends up frozen waterfalls, tackling alpine climbs, or inspiring her kindergarten class with the wonders of the outdoors, her mission remains the same—helping others step outside without fear and push past obstacles."Chasing an outdoor dream can build a renewed or deepened sense of self," she says. "Confidence, perseverance, and purpose grow when we experience the outdoors and witness the beauty these landscapes offer. It’s a powerful force for the mind, body, and soul."Born with one hand and what she affectionately calls her "stump"—Kimberly knew that pursui...
2025-03-051h 28Coldfear#31 Jackson Marvell "The Evolution"I have known Jackson Marvell for a while now and I have always been in awe of his continued pursuit to push himself in the sport of ice, rock and alpine climbing. He and his friends Alan Rousseau and Matt Cornell became very well known climbers when their names hit the New York Times for their accent of Jannu. Take a dive into Jacksons mind, life and his teams ascent of Jannu in this episode.
2025-02-0451 minColdfear#30 Breaking Myths and Ice ScrewsAaron Mulkey sits down with Matt Berry who is the head of QA and R&D at Black Diamond Equipment to talk everything ice screws. There are a ton of questions ice climbers have about the strength of ice screws and their placements. We dig into all of that, I ask every question I can think of. We also dive into the differences in Aluminum vs Steel ice screws. If you're an ice climber, this is a must listen! I will also post a couple key pieces of this chat on my YouTube Channel. There i...
2024-12-0659 minColdfear#29 An Ice Axe To The BicepAaron Mulkey shares information about The Cookeout Ice Festival and Wyoming Ice Festival events. They have an incredible lineup up of speakers at these two events. Aaron then shares a story about exploration and an Ice Axe he took through the bicep during an ice climbing fall many years ago deep in the backcountry. We also take time to remember Michael Gardner. A great video about who Michael Gardner was.
2024-10-2441 minColdfear#28 "Beyond The Surface: Who is Aaron Mulkey"Who is Aaron Mulkey? I figured it was time to go beyond the surface of my life. Like just about anyone I have struggled in life multiple times. I have lost, loved, fallen and escaped life when I needed to disconnect from reality. Climbing and Kayaking kept me alive in my darkest times, but I was incredibly lucky. Attempting to find balance between work, climbing and family has always been a struggle. Social Media tells a story that we curate for our followers, but the reality of a life can only be shared through a book or conversation. This...
2024-10-0857 minColdfear#27 A Fear Of Not Trying - Sarah HuenikenThis is a super powerful conversation with Sarah Hueniken who has been a driving force in the Ice and Mixed Climbing community for many years. She is one of the strongest winter athletes I know and one of the nicest people you will ever meet. Sarah shares some of her secrets to her success and how she navigates fear and risk. We also chat about accidents and loss in the mountains and how we as a climbing community can better support each other. Check out https://www.mountainmuskox.com/ a support group of individuals who have been imp...
2024-09-181h 32Coldfear#26 The Ice Monster Is Born "Hydra"History is made with the introduction of the "Many-Headed Beast" The Black Diamond Hydra ice climbing tool. I sit down with ice and alpine climbing legends Will Gadd and Jackson Marvell along with the incredible design and engineering team at Black Diamond, Sean Dunlop, Derek Gustafson and Jeremy Stack. This is a first of its kind conversation about how the Hydra Ice Climbing Tool came to be. We also dive into some Ice Climbing history and the many ice tools that Black Diamond has developed over the years. This history is very important to tell the story of the...
2024-09-051h 26Coldfear#25 Mountain Philosophy - Connor KochConnor Koch is a mountain endurance athlete rooted in the Rockies. His climbing career has been shaped by fast and light pushes on the Colorado 14ers, technical Teton and Montana high points, and ski descents from the granite giants of the Sierra. While comfortable on any medium, Connor is most inspired by long days with nothing but a small pack and running shoes, testing his limits and finding the edge of possibility between the earth and the sky.
2024-08-231h 34Coldfear#24 The Time Is Now- Training for ice climbingThe time is now to start training for your winter season. I sit down with Seth Keena to talk about the Ice Climbing training plan he and I put together with Evoke Endurance. Seth is a full time coach at Evoke Endurance and started mentoring under legend Scott Johnston in 2015. Seth is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to training and how the body responds. We talk about the Ice Climbing training plan and how easy it is to start this plan for people who also have full time jobs. If you're looking to get strong this winter...
2024-08-091h 09Coldfear#23 Alone In The Mountains- Kelly HalpinKelly Halpin grew up in Jackson WY with the Tetons and National Forest as her playground. She has made a name for herself in the world of mountain running by taking on massive mountain ranges solo and unsupported. It's not a trail that sets her path, It's the ridge ahead that has led her to set a number of FKT records in some of the most remote spots in the U.S. Sometimes her runs have her moving through the night and on her feet for over 60 hours. She started climbing at age 6 which led to a lifelong love...
2024-07-241h 35Coldfear#22 Self Medicated- With Ryan VachonMeet Ryan Vachon, a seasoned climate scientist and geochemist with a Ph.D. earned in 2006. For over 15 years, Ryan's research has taken him across Greenland, Alaska, the Andes, and the Himalayas, studying the impacts of climate change. Beyond his academic achievements, Ryan is an accomplished climber across all disciplines, known for putting up numerous first ascents. A reliable partner for tackling challenging projects, he's the go-to person when it's time to achieve something significant.In this episode, Ryan opens up about dealing with a challenging injury and the mental resilience required during r...
2024-07-031h 30Coldfear#21 Steve House- A Wealth Of Knowledge and ExperienceSteve House is a highly accomplished alpinist known for his bold and groundbreaking ascents in the world of alpine climbing. With a career spanning several decades, House has established himself as one of the most influential climbers of his generation. His notable achievements include numerous first ascents in remote and challenging mountain ranges around the globe. As a sought-after speaker and author, House has shared his expertise and experiences with audiences worldwide. In this episode House shares valuable insights into what he has learned through his career and experiences in the mountains. Through Uphill Athlete Steve continues to share...
2024-06-112h 19Coldfear#20 Bloody IceI sit down with Dan Vastyan and Chris Guyer to talk about all things that have happened in the last couple months from Post Holing 10 hours into a climb, a First Ascent, Alaska and Bloody Ice.
2024-04-171h 25Coldfear#19 A Life RenewedEpisode 19 I sit down with Steven Dunnavant about his life renewed. Steven is one of the most stoked and nicest individuals you will ever meet, but we can all learn from his motivation to get fit and eliminate excuses. He started ice climbing when he weighed over 300 pounds and has lost over 75 pounds over the last year. Ice Climbing lit a fire in his heart and mind. It opened a door to a life he didn't know existed and it has now become a part of him he can not live without. He is a family man, owns a b...
2024-02-201h 19Coldfear#18 Poop, Books and MediocrityEpisode 18 is a fun conversation with Alpinist contributor and author Christian Kiefer. He talks about what it's like to be middle-aged and an intermediate climber. His goals and risk tolerance look very different than others. Is he too focused on grades and not the experience? I think he is finding that balance like many others. But we also talk about poop, books, mediocrity, and a ton of other subjects. This is a fun one!
2024-01-151h 05Coldfear#17 Social AuthenticityThe lines of authenticity are getting blurred on our social media platforms. Is it okay to photoshop out a toprope and post to social media? How do brands ensure they are working with authentic people and authentic content? I have always believed anything posted on social media should be real, but clearly, others believe social media is an endless fictional movie. Certain people sell their fictional story and content to get contracts with brands. How will this and AI change marketing in the next decade? We dive into all of this. Share and let...
2023-12-191h 01Coldfear#16 illogicicle with Dane SteadmanDane is in his early 20s and is quickly capturing the attention of many climbers in the ice and alpine world. I met Dane years ago while he was on a quick trip in the South Fork Valley with a friend. I definitely had no idea a year later he would become my primary partner chasing ice and mixed lines in the region. I could tell early on he was hungry to learn and get strong fast. And that's exactly what he did. He has gone on to climb several new routes in the local area and in AK a...
2023-10-241h 29Coldfear#15 Fear And Loathing In WyomingI sit down with Dan Vastyan and Christian Baumeister to catch up on life, Vastectomies, Slot Canyons, Grizzly attacks, and Hunting. Pretty much the conversation you would imagine if three Wyoming guys sit down at a table to talk.
2023-10-121h 21Coldfear#14 Falling 40mph off the Grand TraverseIn early August of 2022 Matt Berry found himself rocketing off the Grand Traverse down a glacier on his back. To this day he is still not sure what happened. The Grand Traverse is one of North America's most iconic climbing traverses which covers one of the most recognized skylines across the Grand Tetons. Matt and his partner Sean Dunlop sit down with me to tell their story. Thanks to the local Search and Rescue Team, Sean, and a good helicopter pilot, Matt is nearly recovered a year from the accident. Lots to learn from this story. You won't take just...
2023-08-231h 14Coldfear#13 Ice Climbing Training With Scott JohnstonScott Johnston and I dive into an Ice Climbing Training conversation. When, how, why and is there a magic workout to get strong? We also talk about supplements and all the new fancy features our smart watches give us these days. This is another super informative conversation with Scott from Evoke Endurance.
2023-08-032h 05ColdfearConrad Anker- A Godfather of Climbing!Conrad Anker is one of climbing most influential athletes and activists. If you have met Conrad you have most likely walked away with a smile. He is genuine and gives back to the climbing community in many ways. In this episode, we talk about numerous topics, including what drives him to continue to climb at age 60 and what about the sport that fulfills him currently. He shares alot of advice and what he has learned in his long successful career.
2023-07-061h 43ColdfearTraining For The Mountains With Dustin Diefenderfer, Founder of MTN ToughIn order to perform at your best in the mountains no matter your pursuit in them, you need to be fit. I sit down with Dustin, the founder of MTN Tough out of Bozeman, MT. We talk about how backcountry hunting and ice climbing in the mountains are very much alike. We also dive into how he started MTN Tough and how he balances his family life while being an entrepreneur. I have been using the MTN Tough Workouts for a few years and they are a game changer. The MTN Tough team graciously gave all you listeners a c...
2023-05-141h 29ColdfearSmash And Grab With John FriehOver the course of 10 years John Frieh made 18 trips to the Alaska range and stood on top of 16 summits. 16 of those trips were Smash and Grab. Meaning he only spent 2-4 days in the range to put up 10 new routes or first winter ascents. He did this all while having a full time job. If you have a full time job and big aspirations in the mountains, this will be a worth while listen. Perhaps there is no need to spend two weeks with your smelliest friends huddled in a tent in the mountains waiting for a weather window?
2023-04-121h 27ColdfearRisk ToleranceWe all view and react to risk in different ways. I sit down with friends Dan Vastayn, Chris Guyer, and Christian Baumeister to discuss how we deal with Risk. I like to view Risk Tolerance like a bank account, It constantly moves up and down depending on what is going on in your life. After this conversation, it became obvious to me that we all manage and react to risk in different ways. What works for me may not work for you. We have to find our own path and willingness to engage in risk. But the most dangerous r...
2023-03-241h 09ColdfearEmbrace The Process, Not The ResultNo matter where you are at in your climbing career this conversation will resonate with you. Doug Shepherd has been a long-time friend, mentor, and climbing partner. He was always my first call for taking on big objectives in the mountains. I learned a ton from Doug about climbing when I needed his mentorship the most. Doug was always the most comfortable committed on a big face in the mountains. Doug made a name for himself scratching around Rocky Mountain National Park in the early 2000s while going to school and doing his Postdoc. After losing several close friends t...
2023-03-081h 17ColdfearTales of First Ascents, Ice Climbing History and Sixty Foot Whippers With Joe JosephsonI sit down with Joe Josephson who has more than likely written an ice climbing guidebook that you have had in your hands or want in your hands. He started ice climbing in the late 1980s and did the first ascent of Sea Of Vapors and Terminator on the Trophy Wall in Canada. He shares some great stories including taking a 60-foot ice whipper for a TV commercial and a close call while soloing the Grand Central Coulior on Mount Kitchener. Sit down and enjoy the stories and history he has to share! NOTE: There is a sl...
2023-01-241h 59ColdfearJack Tackle Alpine DynastyJack Tackle's climbing first ascents spread around the world. His name is sketched into Alpine history as one of the legends pushing fast and light ascents in the alpine before gear was even light. He is most well-known for his Alaska adventures and incredible storytelling. In this episode, I tap into his 40+ years of climbing knowledge. How is Jack still alive after all that he has done? He shares what he has learned in those years and talks about why he chose to pursue a professional career and a climbing career. Don't miss the story of his partner cutting...
2022-12-142h 15ColdfearDead And GoneStories of epics and rescues in the mountains. Doug Shepherd and I have climbed together for many years. He and I sit down to talk about some of our more "memorable" experiences.
2022-11-191h 08ColdfearScott Johnston- Co-Author of Training For The New Alpinism and Training For The Uphill AthleteScott Johnston has been the man behind the scenes choreographing training for some of climbing's and running's most elite athletes including Kilian Jornet, Alex Honnold and Steve House. You may not recognize his name but you more than likely recognize his books, Training For The New Alpinism and Training For The Uphill Athlete. Until recently, he was a co-owner of Uphill Athlete and now owns Evoke Endurance. We dive into the breakup of Uphill Athlete, the birth of Evoke Endurance, and Scott shares his training framework and lessons from his decades of training experience. This is a long one, bu...
2022-11-022h 10ColdfearThe Slovak DirectThe Slovak Direct is one of the most notable prized routes in the Alaska Range on North Americas tallest peak, Denali 20,300ft. This 9,000 foot face is one alpine climbers dream of. In this episode I sit down with Sam Hennesey, Michael Gardner and Rob Smith after their ground breaking Nascar ascent of the Slovak Direct in 17 Hours and 10 minutes. We dive into their strategy and how they set themselves up physically and mentally execute the climb.
2022-10-161h 43ColdfearYou're So VainPartner Dynamics and your mental state while climbing typically change partner to partner. After a recent First Ascent mission with Dan Vastyan and Christian Baumeister we dive into what was going on in their head when things got over their head! Chris Guyer also joins in the conversation.
2022-09-261h 15ColdfearA Series Of Bad DecisionsRyan Vachon and I sit down and talk about how we got started climbing and many of the bad decisions that were made. Ryan talks about his first rope being a clothesline and I talk about my 2 hour first ice lead on the Rigid Designator.
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The TrainingBeta Podcast: A Climbing Training PodcastTBP 053 :: Aaron Mulkey on Ice Climbing TrainingAbout Aaron Mulkey This is an interview with Aaron Mulkey, the 39-year-old who was dubbed the "Patriarch of Cody Ice" for his 100+ first ascents in the Wyoming area. We dig in to what motivates him to find new routes and climb so hard, all while maintaining a full-time high-stress job and helping to raise two teenagers. He's been training his butt off and divulges all the details about his daily, monthly, and yearly cycles of training so he can stay strong all year. More About Our Talk Ice climbing training and how...
2016-05-241h 15