A blown rappel usually results in death, but luckily we don’t end there in this Epic. Listen as Richard Wright recalls his partners close call as his rappel device falls hundreds of feet below them.

Episode 12 - Never Back Down (Unless You’re Trad Climbing)

Jan 16th, 2019 10m 19s

Never Back Down (Unless You’re Trad Climbing)Story by and narrated by Harriet Ridley Turns out trad isn’t the same as sport climbing.

Episode 15 - Zeus's Target

Jan 4th, 2019 10m 31s

A constant theme throughout these stories so far have always been weather. As we hear from Phil Broscovak, he learned just how dangerous weather can be, how fast storms can move, and how much a lightning strike can hurt. Thank you Outdoor Re

Episode 14 - Worst Nightmare – Grizzly Attack in the Cold Wilds

Jan 4th, 2019 10m 19s

This week we have a story of an epic that made national news. While you may know the headline listen to the haunting details of how Nick Bullock and Greg Boswell survived a grizzly attack in the Canadian RockiesThank you Outdoor Research for

Episode 13 - Big Trouble on Little Tahoma

Jan 4th, 2019 8m 3s

Death can often get a little too close for comfort. Climber, Don Sarver, experienced just that while on Washington Peak. Hear about how he was able to look death in the eye and live to tell the tale.

Episode 11 - Beaned on Everest

Nov 8th, 2018 13m 10s

Everest is home to countless epics. This one comes from accomplished Himalayan climber and guide, Chris Warner. It is the story of falling objects….Sometimes it’s not only ice… it could be an oxygen tank! Chris is lucky to be alive.Photo Chri

Episode 10 - In the Doghouse

Oct 29th, 2018 8m 57s

In the DoghouseStory by Nathan FryNarrated by Daniel TkacikListen to Nathan Frys' story, read by Daniel Tkacik, as he and his fellow soldier broke the rules and found themselves hanging off the face of a 1,000 foot-cliff with no anchors to

Episode 9 - The Worry Stone

Oct 18th, 2018 7m 42s

The Worry Stone Story by Chris KalmanNarrated by Daniel TkacikListen to Chris Kalmans story, read by Daniel Tkacik, as he talks about his lucky worry stone, lessons learned, and close calls free-soloing.

Episode 8 -Ancient Art

Oct 4th, 2018 19m 51s

Ancient ArtBy Niall GrimesHe retells his interesting adventure to Germany to confront old ethics, knotted slings and curious locals.

Episode 7 - Paradox of Paradise

Sep 10th, 2018 17m 7s

Rock and Ice Radio - Audio for Climbers By Climbers.Listen to the most unbelievable Epics we’ve published throughout the years—close calls and near misses, stories of survival and perseverance in the face of overwhelming odds.Paradox of Par

Episode 6 - A Brush with Death

Aug 7th, 2018 8m 10s

Episode 5 - When a Rescue Needed a Rescue

Jul 5th, 2018 9m 17s

Episode 4 - Heart-Stopper in the Potrero

Jun 14th, 2018 10m 18s

Episode 1 - Hanging By A Thread

Apr 9th, 2018 12m 45s

Rock and Ice Radio - Audio for Climbers By Climbers. Listen to the most unbelievable Epics we’ve published throughout the years—close calls and near misses, stories of survival and perseverance in the face of overwhelming odds.Hanging by a

Episode 2 - A Long Way down

Mar 19th, 2018 10m 12s

Rock and Ice Radio - Audio for Climbers By Climbers. Listen to the most unbelievable Epics we’ve published throughout the years—close calls and near misses, stories of survival and perseverance in the face of overwhelming odds.A Long Way Do

Episode 3 - An Epic for Everyone

Mar 18th, 2018 12m 9s

Rock and Ice Radio - Audio for Climbers By Climbers. Listen to the most unblievable epics we have published through out the year, stories of close calls, surival, near misses andAn Epic for Everyoneby Jack ClintonSome things are far scari

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