In our last episode, we sat down with legendary high-altitude climber Alan Burgess and discussed his upbringing and his most notable alpine &amp; super alpine ascents. In this episode, we continue our conversation and dive into his most notable high-altitude climbs including the west ridge of Everest in winter, Dhaulagiri in winter, Annapurna IV in winter, and K2. We talk about the complicated logistics of large-scale expeditions, the dangers of climbing above 8000m, and what Al Burgess is doing now. Please rate, review the show, and share this podcast with your friends. Word of mouth is one of the most powerful tools to help us out. Contact us: IG: @the.climbing.majority Email: theclimbingmajoritypodcast@gmail.com Resources <a href='https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_VVYg79gPI&amp;ab_channel=RocNoir'>Documentary on the Attempt on the West Ridge of Everest in Winter - 1980</a> <a href='https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/the-burgess-book-of-lies_alan-burgess_adrian-burgess/422787/item/4899266/#idiq=4899266&amp;edition=3213352'>Purchase Alan&apos;s Book (The Burgess Book of Lies)</a>

27 | A Close Call, Fatherhood, and Climbing in the Balkans w/ Chris Stephens Sr.

Most climbing media focuses on the edges of the sport—the most elite athletes and biggest achievements. But climbing has grown far beyond that. The Climbing Majority exists to give voice to everyone else: dirtbags, weekend warriors, route developers, living legends, and world-class climbers flying under the radar. This podcast explores what climbing actually means—the partnerships, the risks, the identity, and the pursuit of meaning beyond the grades.