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Coldfear

Coldfear

Coldfear

Sit down with Aaron Mulkey, a professional ice climber and explorer. He has spent decades roaming mountain ranges around the world. Mulkey and his co hosts discuss experiences of Adventure, Exploration, Ice climbing, Training, and anything else that intrigues them.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Coldfear episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Coldfear for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Coldfear episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Scott Johnston and I dive into an Ice Climbing Training conversation. When, how, why and is there a magic workout to get strong? We also talk about supplements and all the new fancy features our smart watches give us these days. This is another super informative conversation with Scott from Evoke Endurance.

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Coldfear - A Series Of Bad Decisions
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09/09/22 • 72 min

Ryan Vachon and I sit down and talk about how we got started climbing and many of the bad decisions that were made. Ryan talks about his first rope being a clothesline and I talk about my 2 hour first ice lead on the Rigid Designator.

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Coldfear - #17 Social Authenticity
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12/19/23 • 61 min

The lines of authenticity are getting blurred on our social media platforms. Is it okay to photoshop out a toprope and post to social media?
How do brands ensure they are working with authentic people and authentic content?
I have always believed anything posted on social media should be real, but clearly, others believe social media is an endless fictional movie. Certain people sell their fictional story and content to get contracts with brands. How will this and AI change marketing in the next decade? We dive into all of this.
Share and let me know your thoughts!

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Coldfear - #29 An Ice Axe To The Bicep
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10/24/24 • 41 min

Aaron Mulkey shares information about The Cookeout Ice Festival and Wyoming Ice Festival events. They have an incredible lineup up of speakers at these two events. Aaron then shares a story about exploration and an Ice Axe he took through the bicep during an ice climbing fall many years ago deep in the backcountry. We also take time to remember Michael Gardner.
A great video about who Michael Gardner was.

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Coldfear - Dead And Gone
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11/19/22 • 68 min

Stories of epics and rescues in the mountains. Doug Shepherd and I have climbed together for many years. He and I sit down to talk about some of our more "memorable" experiences.

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Coldfear - #22 Self Medicated- With Ryan Vachon
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07/02/24 • 90 min

Meet Ryan Vachon, a seasoned climate scientist and geochemist with a Ph.D. earned in 2006. For over 15 years, Ryan's research has taken him across Greenland, Alaska, the Andes, and the Himalayas, studying the impacts of climate change.
Beyond his academic achievements, Ryan is an accomplished climber across all disciplines, known for putting up numerous first ascents. A reliable partner for tackling challenging projects, he's the go-to person when it's time to achieve something significant.

In this episode, Ryan opens up about dealing with a challenging injury and the mental resilience required during recovery. Additionally, he sheds light on how individuals can truly make a difference in combating climate change. The insights shared might just surprise you!

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Coldfear - #33 Big Bull - "King of the Mountain"
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03/06/25 • 66 min

If you spend enough time in the mountains, you’re bound to come across things that leave you scratching your head, wondering, how did this happen? Nature is breathtakingly beautiful, yet also unforgiving. In this episode, I share the story of a massive bull elk I discovered above an icefall—a find that will forever leave me questioning how he got there while also inspiring dreams of the incredible life he must have lived. This elk was undoubtedly the king of the mountain. You can find videos of this discovery on my social media, but after listening to this episode, you’ll know the full story—more than just the speculation in the comments!

Thanks to Dan Vastyan, Chris Guyer and Christian Baumeister for joining the conversation.

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Coldfear - Risk Tolerance
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03/24/23 • 69 min

We all view and react to risk in different ways. I sit down with friends Dan Vastayn, Chris Guyer, and Christian Baumeister to discuss how we deal with Risk. I like to view Risk Tolerance like a bank account, It constantly moves up and down depending on what is going on in your life. After this conversation, it became obvious to me that we all manage and react to risk in different ways. What works for me may not work for you. We have to find our own path and willingness to engage in risk. But the most dangerous risk tolerance is the one attached to running away from something in your life. Is risk your drug?

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Coldfear - Embrace The Process, Not The Result
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03/08/23 • 77 min

No matter where you are at in your climbing career this conversation will resonate with you. Doug Shepherd has been a long-time friend, mentor, and climbing partner. He was always my first call for taking on big objectives in the mountains. I learned a ton from Doug about climbing when I needed his mentorship the most. Doug was always the most comfortable committed on a big face in the mountains. Doug made a name for himself scratching around Rocky Mountain National Park in the early 2000s while going to school and doing his Postdoc. After losing several close friends to the mountains, Doug decided to take a pause to evaluate his relationship with climbing. After nearly 3 years of not climbing he made a trip to visit me to throw his tools and sink his toes into the ice. We talk about how it feels to be back climbing and what he learned from taking a step back from his climbing career.

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Coldfear - #18 Poop, Books and Mediocrity
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01/14/24 • 65 min

Episode 18 is a fun conversation with Alpinist contributor and author Christian Kiefer. He talks about what it's like to be middle-aged and an intermediate climber. His goals and risk tolerance look very different than others. Is he too focused on grades and not the experience? I think he is finding that balance like many others. But we also talk about poop, books, mediocrity, and a ton of other subjects. This is a fun one!

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FAQ

How many episodes does Coldfear have?

Coldfear currently has 33 episodes available.

What topics does Coldfear cover?

The podcast is about Climbing, Adventure, Podcasts and Sports.

What is the most popular episode on Coldfear?

The episode title 'Embrace The Process, Not The Result' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Coldfear?

The average episode length on Coldfear is 86 minutes.

How often are episodes of Coldfear released?

Episodes of Coldfear are typically released every 21 days, 21 hours.

When was the first episode of Coldfear?

The first episode of Coldfear was released on Sep 9, 2022.

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