This episode features an interview with Portia Menlove. Portia started climbing as a child and competed in youth and adult bouldering competitions. In 2005 Portia won Nationals and was on the US Climbing Team. Portia discusses inspirational female climbers, friendships surrounding competitions, and the pressures of competition, including disordered eating. Portia is an ICU nurse at the Huntsman Cancer Institute and now focuses more energy outdoors into trail running, but still loves to climb and be a part of the community.

This episode features an interview with Larry Love that was recorded by Erik Solberg in 2007 as part of the Everett L. Cooley Oral History Project. Please excuse any sound quality issues as this recording was created for transcription purposes. Larry served in the Army Reserve, was an Alpenbock Club member, and skier. Larry established the first recorded route in Little Cottonwood Canyon with Ted Wilson.

This episode features an interview with Cerre Francis that was conducted in 2008 as part of the Everett L. Cooley Oral History Project. Please keep in mind the audio quality is a bit rough since this was recorded in a noisy environment.

This episode features an interview Jessica Taverna from the Everett L. Cooley Oral History Project and was recorded in 2008. Please excuse any archival audio quality issues. Jessica developed a love for the outdoors when she spent a semester working on a farm in Vermont during junior high school. In college, a friend of hers took her climbing and she loved it. She moved to Washington DC to work and became involved with the climbing community there. Jessica chose to come to graduate school in Salt Lake City because of climbing. She talks about her climbing experiences in Utah and the climbing community. She describes the climbing industry´s impact on the sport and on the environment.

This episode features John Cronin. John started climbing in the 'Gunks in the late 1980s. In the 1990s he lived in Salt Lake City (Utah) and was a very active climber and boulderer. You've probably seen his name associated with boulders in Little Cottonwood Canyon - listen to this episode for the full story behind those names! As John no longer climbs you can really hear the memories flooding back in this interview.

This episode features Sarah Wolfe. Sarah is focused on developing community and education opportunities amongst climbers through newsletters, event programming, compiling reports for American Alpine Club's Accidents in North America. Sarah works for Trails Utah, a trail advocacy and trail building nonprofit.

This episode features Jacinda "JC" Hunter. JC started climbing at the Rock Garden in Provo, Utah, and climbing outside after graduating from high school. JC recounts her first ascent on Fantasy Island, and first female ascent on Breaking the Law, she also discusses being a female sponsored athlete, and her love of deep water soloing.

In this episode we'll hear from Alex Lemieux. Alex is an outdoor guide, business co-owner of Gear Loop Topo and a member of the Salt Lake Climber's Alliance anchor technician crew. He's developed multiple climbing areas across Utah as well.

In this episode we'll hear from Adriana Chimaras. Adriana is a climber living in Emery County, Utah. She was a founder of the Joe's Valley Bouldering Festival, that brings together the locals and climbers for a fun weekend. Adriana was also the Director of Tourism and Museum for Emery County, Utah.

In this episode we'll hear from Ted Wilson. Ted was interviewed by Erin Halcomb and Matt Driscoll in 2011 as part of the Everett Cooley Oral History Project. Ted is best known for being Mayor of Salt Lake City, Utah, a member of the Alpenbock Climbing Club, and involved in multiple rescues - including one on the north face of the Grand Teton. This is the second episode of a two-part series featuring Ted's 2011 oral history. The audio included in this episode episode corresponds with section U-3089 in the transcript linked to in the episode notes. Please excuse any background noises in this archival audio recording.

In this episode we'll hear from Ted Wilson. Ted was interviewed by Matt Driscoll in 2011 as part of the Everett Cooley Oral History Project. Ted is best known for being Mayor of Salt Lake City, Utah, a member of the Alpenbock Climbing Club, and involved in multiple rescues - including one on the north face of the Grand Teton. There will be two episodes featuring Ted's 2011 oral history, this is part 1 of 2 parts. The audio included in this episode episode corresponds with section U-3067 and U-3068 in the transcript linked to in the episode notes. Please excuse any background noises in this archival audio recording.

In this episode we hear from Julia Geisler. Julia is the Executive Director of the Salt Lake Climber's Alliance and owns Park City Yoga Adventures. As SLCA's Executive Director, Julia works to preserve the climbing legacy of the Wasatch by building sustainable climbing access trails and maintaining vertical climbing routes.

In this episode you'll hear from Greg Child. Greg is currently retired and lives in Castle Valley, Utah. In the climbing world, Greg is best known for his writing, early ascents, development work, and international expeditions.

In this episode you'll hear from Melissa Lipani who grew up as a competitive gymnast before discovering climbing in college. Melissa has climbed throughout the United States and really enjoys heard boulder problems. Melissa has a deep love for rescue dogs, especially those blocky-headed pups!

A quick note for our listeners: After this episode, we will be taking a break until the new year. We have many more oral histories to post in 2024, so stay tuned. Happy Holidays! This episode features part 6 of a 6-part series of Jeff Lowe's oral history which was recorded in 2009 as part of the Everett Cooley Oral History Project. Jeff was interviewed by a group of historians (including Matt Basso, Greg Thompson, Matt Driscoll, and Cheri Daily) in his hometown of Ogden, Utah. Jeff Lowe was an accomplished mountaineer, developed climbing equipment, authored many books, and organized many events and festivals such as the Snowbird World Cup competitions, and ice climbing in the Winter X games. The first section of audio Jeff talks about the evolution of climbing gear over his lifetime. The second audio section focuses on Jeff's climbing instruction and climbing events he participated in. The audio sections in this episode include U-2037 and U-2042 in the transcript linked to at the bottom of the episode notes. This podcast will be taking a break until the new year - happy & safe holidays to our listeners! We have many more oral histories to post in 2024, so stay tuned.

This episode features part 5 of a 6-part series of Jeff Lowe's oral history which was recorded in 2009 as part of the Everett Cooley Oral History Project. Jeff was interviewed by a group of historians (including Matt Basso, Greg Thompson, Matt Driscoll, and Cheri Daily) in his hometown of Ogden, Utah. Jeff Lowe was an accomplished mountaineer, developed climbing equipment, authored many books, and organized many events and festivals such as the Snowbird World Cup competitions, and ice climbing in the Winter X games. The audio sections in this episode include U-2032 and U-2033 in the transcript linked to at the bottom of the episode notes.

This episode features part 4 of a 6-part series of Jeff Lowe's oral history which was recorded in 2009 as part of the Everett Cooley Oral History Project. Jeff was interviewed by a group of historians (including Matt Basso, Greg Thompson, John Worsencroft, and Cheri Daily) in his hometown of Ogden, Utah. Jeff Lowe was an accomplished mountaineer, developed climbing equipment, authored many books, and organized many events and festivals such as the Snowbird World Cup competitions, and ice climbing in the Winter X games. The audio sections in this episode include U-2026 and U-2028 in the transcript linked to at the bottom of the episode notes.

This episode features part 3 of a 6-part series of Jeff Lowe's oral history which was recorded in 2009 as part of the Everett Cooley Oral History Project when Jeff was interviewed by a group of historians (including Matt Basso, Greg Thompson, John Worsencroft, and Cheri Daily) in his hometown of Ogden, Utah. Jeff Lowe was an accomplished mountaineer, developed climbing equipment, authored many books, and organized many events and festivals such as the Snowbird World Cup competitions, and ice climbing in the Winter X games. The audio sections in this episode include U-1990, U-2008, and U-2025 in the transcript linked to at the bottom of the episode notes.

This episode features part 2 of a 6-part series of Jeff Lowe's oral history which was recorded in 2009 as part of the Everett Cooley Oral History Project when Jeff was interviewed by a group of historians (including Matt Basso, Greg Thompson, John Worsencroft, and Cheri Daily) in his hometown of Ogden, Utah. Jeff Lowe was an accomplished mountaineer, developed climbing equipment, authored many books, and organized many events and festivals such as the Snowbird World Cup competitions, and ice climbing in the Winter X games. The audio sections in this episode include U-1986, U-1988, and U-1989 in the transcript linked to at the bottom of the episode notes.

This episode features part 1 of a 6-part series of Jeff Lowe's oral history recorded in 2009 as part of the Everett Cooley Oral History Project when Jeff was interviewed by a group of historians (including Matt Basso, Greg Thompson, John Worsencroft, and Cheri Daily) in his hometown of Ogden, Utah. Jeff Lowe was an accomplished mountaineer, developed climbing equipment, authored many books, and organized many events and festivals such as the Snowbird World Cup competitions, and ice climbing in the Winter X games. The audio sections in this episode include sections U-1979, U-1980, and U-1983 in the transcript linked at the bottom of the episode notes.