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EP 163: Johnny Dawes
Top Trad/Big Walls, Top History Steven Dimmitt Top Trad/Big Walls, Top History Steven Dimmitt

EP 163: Johnny Dawes

Johnny Dawes is a legendary British rock climber known for his exceptional footwork and unique dynamic style. We talked about his first ascent of Indian Face (the first-ever E9) when it was likely the most dangerous route in the world, climbing 5.13b (8a) slabs without using his hands, tips for mastering footwork, his writing practice and current book project, and life lessons involving three-legged stools, omelets, pasta, icebergs, and more.

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EP 110: “The Verm” Returns
Top History, Top Bouldering, Top Real Talk Steven Dimmitt Top History, Top Bouldering, Top Real Talk Steven Dimmitt

EP 110: “The Verm” Returns

This is round 2 with John Sherman aka “The Verm”. We sat in the desert near Hueco Tanks and chatted over a few beers. We talked about ‘Wheatiesgate’ and the lost art of heckling, finding and developing areas before the internet, dealing with aging, photographing and studying birds, life lessons, injury stories, and John’s favorite beers.

*I recommend listening to my first episode with Verm (EP 108) before this episode.

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