In the vast expanse of the Arctic wilderness—where ice, ocean, and granite meet—four climbers embarked on a 42-day journey that would test every limit, both physical and mental. Among them was Kelly Fields, part of an all-female+ team that traveled across Baffin Island to establish Lemnos in the Clouds, the hardest and longest route ever climbed by a female team in the Canadian Arctic. This expedition was a study in self-reliance, trust, and the strength it takes to navigate both an unforgiving landscape and the complex terrain of identity and belonging. In today’s episode, Kelly shares what it took to lead, suffer, and ultimately succeed on Eglington Tower—and how this climb became a reflection of something far deeper than the summit itself.

Host: Jacalyn Gross @jacalyngross
Guest: Kelly Fields @athenarockclimbing www.athenarockclimbing.com
Producer: Jeremy Canaria @jeremycanary
Editor: Jacalyn Gross
Original Music by: Pete Alba