Do you know about the Modern M-Revolution — a period when grades advanced rapidly, from about M8 to M13 — and lasted roughly from the mid-90s to the early 2010s? This week, we chat with Raphael Slawinski, one of the leading Canadian mixed climbers during this time.

During Angelika’s 20-year career, she helped set new world standards, becoming the first woman to send D15 ✅ and routinely finishing first or second on the Ice Climbing World Cup circuit 🥇. That’s a far cry from the kid whose favorite catchphrase was “I can’t do it”. What changed?

If you've ever had questions about Ice Climbing World Cups, this is your episode of Ice Ice Beta, because today we chat with, Rob Adie, the man responsible for organizing the UIAA World Cup Tour.

Kevin Lindlau is one of rare birds in drytooling who excels at both comp *and* outdoor climbing, becoming only the second person in the world to send D16 and regularly reaching lead finals in Ice Climbing World Cups.

Christian Beckwith has spent more than thirty years immersed in the world of alpinism, and in that time he edited The American Alpine Journal, co-founded Alpinist Magazine, and recently started a “hardcore history” book and podcast project about the 10th Mountain Division.

Jackson Yip is an atmospheric researcher by training who specializes in cloud-microphysics as well as a deeply passionate climber and alpinist who has coupled his interests in a myriad of ways.

It’s rare to find American-made climbing companies, especially ones that produce technical apparel. That's what makes NW Alpine so distinct.

The Adirondack Queer Ice Fest is a no-cost ice climbing festival solely dedicated to the LGBTQ+ outdoor community.

Jon's journey into drytooling began with a quest for mental healing. The discipline has become more than a tool for therapy though, in his words, “It’s a passion, a lifestyle, and a path to personal growth”. He's now working on an outdoor drytooling venue.

The Scottish Dry-Tooling Club has been called the developmental model of the future, a rolling circus... and bonkers, by various authorities. But what is the organization, how does it work, and why has it been so successful in just a few short years?