Frost & Cinder

Chris Jensen Burke is based in Sydney Australia and is the first Australasian woman to reach the summit of K2, Lhotse, Makalu, Annapurna and Gasherbrum 1. She shares her stories of Everest, K2 and the Himalaya with us and conveys her motivations and reflections. If you like what we're doing, feel free to support us on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/FrostCinder Thanks! This is Frost and Cinder. Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher, like us on Facebook and follow us on Instagram. Also, check out our adventure gear store at frostandcinder.com. Type in the code FROSTY at checkout for 10% off. Our music is by William French, Kohib and Parallel View. Find and follow them on Soundcloud. Links mentioned in the show: http://www.chrisjensenburke.com http://www.chrisjensenburke.com/the-power-in-girls https://www.expeditionbase.com

Chris Warner is one of the most accomplished mountaineers in America. He has led over 200 expeditions into the worlds highest and wildest places. He has summited Everest, K2 and many other massive mountains all over the world. He was the first American to solo an 8000m peak, grinding Shisha Pangma is a non-stop 34 hour epic. His adventure-filled background is an inspiration. He is the author of the book High Altitude Leadership. He teaches leadership at the Wharton School of Business and has extensive leadership consulting experience in the business world. If you like what we're doing, feel free to support us on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/FrostCinder Thanks! This is Frost and Cinder. Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher, like us on Facebook and follow us on Instagram. Also, check out our adventure gear store at frostandcinder.com. Type in the code FROSTY at checkout for 10% off. Our music is by William French and Parallel View. Find and follow them on Soundcloud. soundcloud.com/williamfrenchmusic

Zac Zaharias is a deeply experienced high altitude mountaineer from Australia. He has summited six of the world’s fourteen 8000m peaks. He was part of the 1st Australian ascent of Broad Peak and Dhaulagiri. He was part of the 2nd Australian ascent of Denali in Alaska in 1982. He has climbed Everest, Spantik Peak, and Ganesh IV, among many others. He is the president of the Canberra Climbers Association. Today he shares some of Australia’s history of high altitude mountaineering and his stories from decades of frosty freedom on the shining merciless sharks teeth of the Himalaya. This conversation is full of rich insight and valuable knowledge for aspiring climbers. This is Frost and Cinder. Subscribe on iTunes, like us on Facebook and follow us on Instagram. Also, check out our adventure gear store at frostandcinder.com. Type in the code FROSTY at checkout for 10% off. Our music is by William French and Parallel View. Find and follow them on Soundcloud. soundcloud.com/williamfrenchmusic soundcloud.com/parallel

Cathy O'Dowd is a South African rock climber, mountaineer, author and motivational speaker. She was the first woman to reach the summit of Mount Everest from both the north and south sides. She has traversed the Norwegian Arctic and has climbed towering mountains throughout central and southern Africa, the European Alps, South America and the Himalaya. She has led a life rich in mountaineering epics and outdoor wonder. She is an inspiration to many. Today she shares her enthusiasm for the wilderness and what she has learned while step-kicking and front-pointing her way into the ranks of mountaineering royalty. You can find Cathy on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram @cathyodowd. Her website for speaking engagements is cathyodowd.com. The business of adventure is a fabulous resource for anyone thinking about how to effectively get their next expedition up and running. Follow along on twitter @bizofadventure and sign up to the mailing list at thebusinessofadventure.com. This is Frost and Cinder. Subscribe on iTun

In 1984, Tim Macartney-Snape and Greg Mortimer were the first Australians to reach the summit of Mount Everest. They climbed the mountain by a new route on its the Northern face without supplemental oxygen. In 1990, Tim Macartney-Snape became the first person to walk and climb from sea level to the summit of Mount Everest. A journey of more than a thousand kilometres. His record of climbs include Dunagiri, Ama Dablam, Annapurna, Everest, and Gasherbrum IV among many others. He is a member of the Order of Australia. He was awarded the Australian Sports Medal and the Keys to the City of Sydney for his achievements in mountaineering. He has authored a number of books including Mountain Adenturer, Being Outside and Everest - From Sea to Summit. He is the founder of the Sea to Summit company, actively contributes to the nonprofit sector and has multiple films to his name. Today we bring you the eminent Australian mountaineer Tim Macartney-Snape. You’re listening to Frost and Cinder. Subscribe on iTunes, like

This episode is a short summary of high altitude medicine, focusing on altitude sickness and pulmonary and cerebral oedema. It’s a brief look at the effects of altitude on the body. We’ll have a look at what happens and how to manage risk. If you like what we're doing, feel free to support us on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/FrostCinder Thanks!

Mount Baker is a beast of a mountain. It’s one of the chain of volcanoes in the Cascade Volcanic Arc that runs north-south through Washington State in the gorgeous american pacific northwest. Its situated near the border between Washington State and Canada and is prominent on the Vancouver skyline. It stands at 10,780 feet, almost 3,300 metres, and is the third highest mountain in Washington State. After Mt Rainier, it is the most heavily glaciated of the Cascade Range volcanoes. It is often climbed and skiied, but usually in a couple of days. Most teams climb to the foot of the glacier, establish a base camp and set off early in the morning for the summit. Some of the mountain’s tougher customers do it differently, though. Today we’re chatting to Kellie. She’s an aerospace engineer based in Melbourne and recently spent two years living and working in Seattle. During that time she got into mountain climbing in a big way. One of her most significant and memorable mountaineering experiences was climbing Bake

Welcome to the Frost & Cinder podcast! We look forward to hearing intriguing stories of adventure and to sharing them with you! If you like what we're doing, feel free to support us on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/FrostCinder Thanks!