Summary: This week's Ogden Outdoor Adventure Show episode introduces the specialty show, Ascent Life. Yes, about climbing. All kinds, bouldering, sport, trad, alpine, ice, stairs, etc. We'll cover it in Ascent Life, as well as gear updates and reviews, trip reports and ideas, relevant news and upcoming events, as well as interviews with climbers and industry pro's. Sound good? If you have input or ideas for Ascent Life, email your friendly podcast producer/host at Brandon@GearThirty.com. The inaugural Ascent Life Episode news includes, first blind woman to climb the Grand Teton, speed records, bodies identified on Mt. Rainier, and Mt. Everest Sherpa's are angry over climate change. For Ascent Life gear, Gear Guru Greg chats Marmot Nabu softshell jacket, the Outdoor Research Incandescent Hoody, the Black Diamond Vapor Helmet versus the Petzl Sirocco Helmet, and Aarn Bodypacks. Remain confused about down versus synthetic jackets? Gear Guru Greg straightens out some of the differences and how down weight is determined in this week's Skillz Session. Although Ascent Life consumes the majority of this episode, we did also cover general adventure news such as a Willard Spires climbing rescue, parents of a scout killed by lightning are suing, the Utah High School Cycling League begins, trailhead car burglaries, pro slacklining championships, large dead bear, Bigfoot hunting, and more. Listen Now!
