EPISODE · May 20, 2025 · 12 MIN
Alex Climbs El Cap in Yosemite Episode One Intro
from Stoke Talk with Adriel · host Adriel
In this episode, I’m hanging out with one of my oldest adventure friends, Alex Temus—aka “Alex Kayak” in my phone, because that’s how we met 8 years ago at a random BYU kayak club night.We recorded this on the road heading to a canyoneering trip (during an eclipse, no less), and covered everything from how Alex got into climbing to what it was like sleeping on the side of El Capitan for 4 days straight. We also talk about:Growing up in an outdoorsy family and getting the “adventure bug”What it really takes to climb the Nose of El CapThat one time Alex fell in Zion and became low-key famous with search & rescueHow having a stoked friend group changes everythingAdvice for anyone looking to get started in climbing or any new adventureEpisode is just the intro. So if you are ready to jump into the El Cap climb experience head over to episode 2 and come back for the intro when you are ready!
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In this episode, I’m hanging out with one of my oldest adventure friends, Alex Temus—aka “Alex Kayak” in my phone, because that’s how we met 8 years ago at a random BYU kayak club night. We recorded this on the road heading to a canyoneering trip (during an eclipse, no less), and covered everything from how Alex got into climbing to what it was like sleeping on the side of El Capitan for 4 days straight. We also talk about: Growing up in an outdoorsy family and getting the “adventure bug”What...
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