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The Rock Behind the ClimbThe Rock Behind the ClimbTRBTC Ep.12 The GrottoGiant Columns and the Great Wall of California. In this episode we head to Sonora, CA to talk about the geology that created the best crack climbs west of the Sierra. Link to the episode transcript/photos/sources: jazzhammer.blogspot.com/ Email Me at: qtodzo@gmail.com Insta: @Jazzhammer365 Mountain Project: Quinn Todzo2022-09-0320 minSanta Cruz NaturalistSanta Cruz NaturalistRocking Out in Santa Cruz, Part 2Chloe continues their conversation with Quinn Todzo, a geotechnical engineer. Tune in to learn about the Marble Caves, and what makes Santa Cruz geology special.2022-05-1703 minSanta Cruz NaturalistSanta Cruz NaturalistRocking Out in Santa Cruz, Part 1This week at Santa Cruz Naturalist, Chloe Rickards chats with Quinn Todzo about the geological history of the Santa Cruz Mountains and the sandstone formations at Castle Rock State Park. Learn more about geology with Quinn at his podcast, The Rock Behind the Climb. Episode 1 goes into a deep dive of the Santa Cruz Mountains and Castle Rock State Park2022-04-1903 minThe Rock Behind the ClimbThe Rock Behind the ClimbThe Struggle to Protect the California CoastlineIn this podcast I illustrate the struggle of protecting the erosive coastal bluffs in California through a story of trying to build a sea wall for just 1 home. Link to the episode transcript/photos/sources: jazzhammer.blogspot.com/ Email Me at: qtodzo@gmail.com Insta: @Jazzhammer365 Mountain Project: Quinn Todzo2021-10-2922 minThe Rock Behind the ClimbThe Rock Behind the ClimbTRBTC Episode 11: Mickey's BeachIn this episode I talk about the complex geology of Mickey's Beach and why the crag is always changing Link to the episode transcript/photos/sources: jazzhammer.blogspot.com/ Email Me at: qtodzo@gmail.com Insta: @Jazzhammer365 Mountain Project: Quinn Todzo2021-09-1124 minThe Rock Behind the ClimbThe Rock Behind the ClimbThe Podcast is Back!The Rock Behind the Climb is coming back with a legendary location2021-09-0202 minThe Rock Behind the ClimbThe Rock Behind the ClimbTRBTC Episode 10: Mt. St. HelenaIn this episode I talk about the geology behind the sport climbing on Mt. St. Helena and give a definitive answer to what the rock type is at The Bear. Animation of the triple junction: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XBt-C-hgR5I Link to the episode notes/photos/sources: jazzhammer.blogspot.com/ Email Me at: qtodzo@gmail.com Insta: @Jazzhammer365 Mountain Project: Quinn Todzo2021-05-2826 minThe Rock Behind the ClimbThe Rock Behind the ClimbThe Making of The Rock Behind the ClimbIn this episode I pull back the curtain and let you in on my process of how I make this podcast as I work on my next episode2021-05-0212 minThe Rock Behind the ClimbThe Rock Behind the ClimbMy Next Location As Chosen By You!Update on the Listener's choice on where I am going for my next episode. If you want to join me the weekend of April 23rd, or just reach out, hit me up on any of the methods below: Email Me at: qtodzo@gmail.com Insta: @Jazzhammer365 Link to the Blog: jazzhammer.blogspot.com/ Mountain Project: Quinn Todzo2021-04-0803 minThe Rock Behind the ClimbThe Rock Behind the ClimbYou Choose My Next Location!The choice is yours for the next location that I profile! Click the link below to vote on my next location! https://forms.gle/iqMx9VkkavR7i6TX8 Reach out to me: Link to the Blog: jazzhammer.blogspot.com/ Email Me at: qtodzo@gmail.com Insta: @Jazzhammer365 Mountain Project: Quinn Todzo2021-03-2604 minThe Rock Behind the ClimbThe Rock Behind the ClimbTRBTC Episode 9: Pinnacles National ParkIn this episode I explore the spires and walls made up of pyroclastic breccia in Pinnacles National Park, and why the rock is notoriously chossy. Link to the Blog: jazzhammer.blogspot.com/ Email Me at: qtodzo@gmail.com Insta: @Jazzhammer365 Mountain Project: Quinn Todzo2021-03-2028 minThe Rock Behind the ClimbThe Rock Behind the ClimbTRBTC Episode 8: Mt TamalpaisIn this episode I talk about the strange formation of the serpentinite rock on one of the most quintessential bay area locations, the top of Mt. Tamalpais Link to the photos/sources/show notes: jazzhammer.blogspot.com/ Email Me at: qtodzo@gmail.com Insta: @Jazzhammer365 Mountain Project: Quinn Todzo2021-02-1819 minThe Rock Behind the ClimbThe Rock Behind the ClimbLuke Mehall Joshua Tree ConversationThis episode is the full, uncut conversation that I had with Luke Mehall about Joshua Tree and climbing in general. Luke talks about some of the crazy experiences he had while living in J-Tree for the winter of 2006. Snip bits of the conversation were presented in Episode 7: Joshua Tree. Follow Luke in IG @lukemehall_writer Luke's Podcast: The Dirtbag State of Mind at https://climbingzine.com/ Email Me at: qtodzo@gmail.com Insta: @Jazzhammer365 Mountain Project: Quinn Todzo2021-01-251h 11The Rock Behind the ClimbThe Rock Behind the ClimbTRBTC Episode 7: Joshua Tree National ParkIn this episode I am joined by writer Luke Mehall and climbing guide Roddy McCalley to talk about the endless slabs and cracks among the islands of boulder stacks in Joshua Tree Link to the photos/blog/show notes: https://jazzhammer.blogspot.com/ Link to Roddy's guide website: https://climbwithroddy.com/ Link to the Dirtbag State of Mind podcast by Luke Mehall: https://climbingzine.com/dirtbag-state-of-mind-podcast/ Email Me at: qtodzo@gmail.com Insta: @Jazzhammer365 Mountain Project: Quinn Todzo2021-01-1140 minThe Rock Behind the ClimbThe Rock Behind the ClimbTRBTC Episode 6: Joes ValleyThis week I discuss Joes Valley, Utah and why there are so many amazing boulders there. I also take some time to talk about the consequences of reopening the nearby coal mine T-Shirt/Tank Order Form!! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScjxRNUXePN2IgX9hzaOtQJkwL7qR0u8SE0YPFt6m7jh8LucQ/viewform?usp=sf_link Blog for episode notes, sources, and pictures: jazzhammer.blogspot.com/ Email Me at: qtodzo@gmail.com Insta: @Jazzhammer365 Mountain Project: Quinn Todzo2020-12-0126 minThe Rock Behind the ClimbThe Rock Behind the ClimbTRBTC Episode 5: Sierra Nevada Part 2In this episode I continue talking about the Sierra Nevada Granite talking about exfoliation joints and the onion like sheeting, spheroidal weathering of boulders, and lots about jointing in general. Blog for episode notes, sources, and pictures: https://jazzhammer.blogspot.com/ Check out HowNOTToHighline on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQvq-0fss4lNrmIz7gcPLtQ Email Me at: qtodzo@gmail.com Insta: @Jazzhammer365 Mountain Project: Quinn Todzo2020-11-0230 minThe Rock Behind the ClimbThe Rock Behind the ClimbTRBTC Episode 4: Sierra Nevada Part 1In this episode I discuss how the sierra nevada granite was formed and shaped for climbing, and use the Emigrant Wall and Kirkwood Lakes areas to talk about it. Blog for episode notes, sources, and pictures: https://jazzhammer.blogspot.com/2020/10/episode-4-notes.html Email Me at: qtodzo@gmail.com Insta: @Jazzhammer365 Mountain Project: Quinn Todzo2020-10-1829 minThe Rock Behind the ClimbThe Rock Behind the ClimbTRBTC Episode 3.5: Announcements and Columnar Jointing DiscussionIn this episode I deliver some announcements about the podcast and then continue the discussion about columnar jointing in the Bishop Tuff at Deadman Summit that I started last episode. Blog! https://jazzhammer.blogspot.com/2020-10-0415 minThe Rock Behind the ClimbThe Rock Behind the ClimbTRBTC Episode 3: Deadman SummitThis episode I headed out to Deadman Summit in the Eastern Sierra for some awesome bouldering, featuring Volcanic Tuff rock. In the episode I talk about igneous rocks, welded tuff, and one of the biggest explosions the Earth has ever experienced! Photos https://imgur.com/gallery/WhBLo1s - my photos of the climbing at Deadman Summit, as referenced in the episode Mountain Project Climbs https://www.mountainproject.com/area/106185356/center-block - Pig nose climb, some crack climbs, and deadman’s corner https://www.mountainproject.com/area/106185421/right-wing - Boulder problem “B” my profile photo https://www.mountainproject.com/area/106064816/june-l...2020-09-2133 minThe Rock Behind the ClimbThe Rock Behind the ClimbTRBTC Episode 2: Sonoma Coast State ParkThis episode I travel to the Goat Rock Climbing Area of Sonoma Coast State Park, which turned out to be a lot more than what initially met the eye. Pictures https://imgur.com/gallery/Irkb0Kw - my photos of this area and of the climbs Different Climbs mentioned in the episode: https://www.mountainproject.com/route/105735995/mid-term - Mid-Term https://www.mountainproject.com/route/105735977/skullcracker - Skullcracker https://www.mountainproject.com/route/105735989/sunset-traverse - The traverse https://www.mountainproject.com/area/111503528/mammoth-rock - holistic view of the mammoth rock Sources https://pubs.usgs.gov/fs/2018/3002/fs20183002.pdf - Marine...2020-09-0520 minThe Rock Behind the ClimbThe Rock Behind the ClimbTRBTC Episode 1: Castle RockThis week I talk about the geologic processes and features that created the unique formations at Castle Rock https://imgur.com/user/TRBTCphotos - link to my photos from the area https://www.mountainproject.com/area/105733890/castle-rock-area - Castle Rock main page for climbing https://baynature.org/article/the-rock-in-the-redwoods/ - Tafoni sandstone in the area https://www.portolaandcastlerockfound.org/wp-content/uploads/GEOLOGY-AND-THE-ROCKS.pdf - article describing the weathering process https://www.mountainproject.com/route/106647664/1-14-crack - 1 ¼” V1 https://www.mountainproject.com/route/106647630/indian-crack - Indian Crack V0 https://www.mountainproject.com/area/112439039/bald-rock-fork-recreational-preserve-brrp - red river gorge2020-08-2019 min