Ridge of Madness I Part Two
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The Firn Line
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Pod Peak
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audio
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Sports & Recreation
Publication Date |
Sep 17, 2024
Episode Duration |
00:55:15

Following his grueling 145-day solo ascent of Mount Hunter's South East Spur in 1978, Johnny Waterman's life took a troubling turn. As his personal struggles intensified, a new team emerged to attempt the formidable route. Peter Metcalf, Glenn Randall, and Pete Athens set their sights on doing the climb in alpine style.

Thanks to Jon Waterman and Glenn Randall for their help in creating this story.  For more on the story of Johnny Waterman, check out Jon's book,  In The Shadow of Denali.

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After Johnny Waterman's arduous 145-day solo climb of Mount Hunter's South East Spur in 1978, a new team of Peter Metcalf, Glenn Randall, and Pete Athens aimed to tackle the route in alpine style.

Following his grueling 145-day solo ascent of Mount Hunter's South East Spur in 1978, Johnny Waterman's life took a troubling turn. As his personal struggles intensified, a new team emerged to attempt the formidable route. Peter Metcalf, Glenn Randall, and Pete Athens set their sights on doing the climb in alpine style.

Thanks to Jon Waterman and Glenn Randall for their help in creating this story.  For more on the story of Johnny Waterman, check out Jon's book,  In The Shadow of Denali.

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Recorded and produced by Evan PhillipsMusic curated using Artlist

SUBSCRIBE to The Firn Line on YouTube!

Support The Firn Line

PATREON • MERCH • MUSIC • DONATE

Sponsors:The Hoarding MarmotAlaska Rock Gym

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