116 | Paul Rogers: Active Duty Green Beret - Mountain Warfare Training & A 2200ft Fall from The Climbing Majority

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116 | Paul Rogers: Active Duty Green Beret - Mountain Warfare Training & A 2200ft Fall

1 hour 54 minutes Posted Mar 23, 2026 at 8:00 am.

Red Rock Climbing & Getting Back Into Shape

Paul's Background - Green Beret Officer & Mountain Warfare Commander

What the Special Operations Mountain Warfare Training Center Does

Why Mountain Warfare Skills Matter for Special Operators

History of Special Forces Mountain Warfare - WWII to Present

Afghanistan 2002 - Takur Ghar & Why Training Matters

Unconventional Warfare & Foreign Internal Defense in Mountains

Why Conflict Happens in Mountains - Iraq, Afghanistan & Beyond

Training Philosophy - Soldiers First, Mountain Guides Second

The Three Levels - Basic, Summer & Winter Mountain Operator Courses

Instructor Qualifications & Pursuing IFMGA Guide Certification

Wilson Peak Accident - The 2200ft Fall & Avalanche

Final Thoughts & Lessons Learned

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Paul Rogers is an active duty US Army Special Forces (Green Beret) officer who previously served as the commander of the Special Operations Mountain Warfare Training Center (SOMWTC), the specialized schoolhouse responsible for training all military mountaineers for US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM). This episode explores what it actually takes to train elite operators for mountain warfare, why these skills matter in modern combat operations, and the staggering complexity of preparing so...

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