A Podcast About The Lives of Mountain Climbers
In the first installment of “Short Ropes”, we re-visit my discussion with Alaskan alpinist Charlie Sassara (See episode 01). This is a candid 20-minute raw clip of our chat where Charlie reflects on a 1984 attempt on the west pillar of …
Growing up in the wilds of Alaska, Charlie Sassara always yearned for adventure. But it wasn’t until he found the “expression” of climbing that his life’s path changed forever. From early harrowing ascents on Mount Deborah and Denali in winter, to visionary climbs and …