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Peaks Podcast, the exploration of climbing the highest peaks in each of our seven continents.
by B-RAD Life and Adventures
Peaks Podcast is A detailed description of the adventure climbing the 7 summits of the world that's the highest peak on each of the 7 continents of our planet Earth:) Denali, Vinson, Carstensz, Elbrus, Aconcagua, Kilimanjaro and Everest. Also included our training climbs around the world in preparation for each of the big peaks. Both family friends and long time climbing buddies are featured throughout the years this podcast spans.
Episodes
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Season 6 episode 76
Wow...it's great when a plan comes together:) Years and years of planning and preparation are now coming to the final challenge. It's wet and cold, the armed guards are watching area with their manned look out stations and drone surveillance. On summit day I am awaken by the sound of rain hitting...
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Season 6 episode 75
One of the most dangerous and exciting mountains I've ever been on. What makes this once in a lifetime experience is Papua New Guinea is definitely one of the most remote places in the world. There are dozens if not hundreds of individual tribes that still practice head hunting in these jungles...
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Season 6 episode 73 Carstens Papua New Guinea
This it's definitely one of my favorite podcasts because it was one of my more difficult climbs. It was only one full day but 5 years in the making.
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Season 6 Episode 72. my 7th big peak Carstens one of world's greatest Peaks
After many years of patiently waiting it looks like I might finally get my opportunity to head to the remote nation of Papua New Guineain in search of The elusive Carstensz Peak.
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Episode 67 season 5 Rabies Roulette, 390 days later aian update, Colorado Trifecta Bucket List
This this podcast covers various topics ranging from rabies roulette to hurricane Ian update 390 days after striking, and the Colorado bucket list trifecta. Last but not least the 2023 Everest update I think you'll enjoy this episode let's get out and enjoy the outdoors.
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This episode 66 is a review of the Snafels Traverse and the hurricane Ian that decimated FMB
This 66th episode goes goes into detail of the snafels traverse in the San Juan range of Colorado. At the same time as this traverse was being tackled hurricane Ian decimated the island of fort Myers Beach. I like to discuss the similarities between climbing big peaks and dealing with big…
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This is a great podcast featuring Tommy Heinrich talking about summits around the world.
This is one of my favorite podcast featuring Tommy Heinrich. We first climbed together in the Year 2005 and then reunited 2 months ago in July of 2022. I love this podcast because Tommy gives such great insight into the decisions that people need to make on big mountains. Tommy is a renowned...
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This episode is about traveling through the northern fjords of Norway and climbing some beautiful mt
This podcast takes you from 78 north latitude in the Arctic circle to 60 North latitude in the northern fjords of Norway. This is a very special area and I encourage each of you to get out and try hiking here. Thanks for listening to Peakspodcast.rocks
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Season 5 episode 63 North of the Arctic circle in Longyearbyne unbelievable
This secret place is unbelievable. There are more surprises here than you can ever imagine. It's so fun to be traveling internationally again after the pandemic and especially to such a unique location. People are super friendly the area is extremely remote I would highly recommend it to anybody....
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Season 5 episode 62 preparation before heading into the northern Arctic circle
This episode is particularly interesting because we are doing a whole podcast on the preparation before heading into the Arctic circle. We'll talk about the research regarding this area and the following podcast will compare the reality with the information out there. We appreciate your support…
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This is episode 61 season 5 the big reveal weather I decide to go a second attempt on Everest 2022
We're wrapping up the year 2021. Peaks podcast is proud to reveal weather will be a second attempt on Everest during 2022 or not. Following the big reveal a live interview with Nichole O'Such my daughter. She will be discussing her experiences with her father various hike and climbing trips…
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This episode ends up season 4 Everest and also dial Vin a super fun post Everest climb
This episode is a wrap-up of the Everest Expedition some thoughts on how the Expedition went and what might occur on a future Everest Expedition. It also includes a post Everest climb over on the big island of Hawaii with my Colorado climbing group and an interesting theory on yellowjacket...
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Back in the United States of America thank goodness.
I pray for my team to returned safely. This has been a crazy Everest climbing season and I predict it's even going to get crazier in the next two weeks.
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From 21000 feet above sea level to....change
It's amazing after 2 years of training a few moments can change everything. NO regrets when you have done your all as my father always said. Regardless there is pain. What a great experience and I pray that my team makes it safely.
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This is one of the most difficult climbing days I ever had over 9 hours 6000 feet ending up at 19000
This is a description of one of the most difficult climbing days I have ever had. With the difficulties came great rewards. It was awesome to be able to climb in the ice Falls for 4 hours SOLO while the crash of ceraces crack all around me. It's unbelievable to explore this kind of terrain under…
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Everest base camp and day 18 never a dull moment in this transient town :-)
This town is constructed for short 60 day window with hundreds of structures and after thousands of locals.
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The magical PUJA is Yet another high light here at Everest Base Camp
This 3 hour Ceremony is one I heard of for years but until now I have never experienced it. This is truely a once in a life time experience and one I will never forget. I love these people. Don't miss the last 3 minute...a recording of the SACRED PUJA chants
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15000+ feet above sea level unbelievable
Unbelievable
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16,100 above sea level in Lobuche the highest Bakery in the world
This quantity and is surrounded by 7000 meter height peaks, a true climbers paradise. This in a culturally interesting podcast with description of the Sacred Memorials we passed through.
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The Sacred PUJA ceremony in the Tengboche Monastery
This episode could be one of the most important regarding our Everest Expedition. No one should go on the holy Mt Everest without a proper Puja ceremony. From what I'm told the Sherpas will not support any individual that doesn't respect and go through the Puja ceremony process. Our ceremony…
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The Sacred YETI skull of Kumjung is magical in so many ways.
This Yeti skull that we have seen in Kumjung is one of a kind. Located just miles from Namchi Bazar, this monastery is the 2nd oldest in the Kumba Region. Please check out www.Foreman7project.org for all the details of my charity.
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Logistics about our Everest expedition starting here in Kathmandu Nepal:) this is super exciting.
This episode gives a detailed look at the logistics that are necessary to complete before starting an expedition in in the Himalayan mountains specifically ascending Everest. It's amazing how many people are active on machines to support the seven points including myself and this Everest…
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Live from 37000+ feet above sea level traveling from the United States to Kathmandu Nepal
After two years of training one canceled Everest Expedition we are now in route. Now April 5th 2021 and my dream is becoming a reality. The outpouring of support is second. Please join me as I attempt my number six of 7. I am finding out that the climbing portion of my Expedition is only a small...
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Everest is only 20 days away with guest Austin O'Such at 12,000+' ASL Exploring expedition details!
What a great podcast delivered at 12,000+' ASL in the middle of a blizzard with Son in Law, Austin O'Such. It is so interesting to do a Q and A session with a non climber because I have heard these questions many times and now they are answered for your listing ears. There's nothing as…
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This is episode 45 , 1st in season 4. We discuss why Everest, and Mom asks what's the plan. Enjoy
This is a fascinating episode starting out with a brief history of why I have such a desire to climb the highest mountain in the world, Mount Everest. Then we answer the question from my mother, what's the plan. Then we wrap up with a discussion on training starting out with 4 months in Florida,...
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Episode 44 season 3 how Covid is affecting climbing in our training for Everest during 2021
I had to move from the northern States of the United States to Florida to continue training for Everest. For all the details please listen to episode 44 thank you and please rate our Podcast on your platform of choice For all the details please listen to episode 44 thank you and please rate our...
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Unbelievable How Covid 19 might change skiing and training in this upcoming season Episode 43 interview with COO A-Basin, Alan Henceroth
This is a fascinating look into history and into the future of Arapahoe basin ski area. This mountain has been used by myself for over 18 years to train for big mountain climbs. Allen the COO of Arapaho basin tells us about the history and a look into the future. Details on the Via Ferrata "iron...
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World famous Tendi Sherpa tells about the yeti in Nepal.
World famous Tendi Sherpa tells about his childhood, Yeti sightings in remote Nepal. He also describes how to Nepal is being impacted by covit 19 how we can help.
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Legend Alan Arnette talks about the future of mountaineering
This episode is super interesting with world renowned Blogger and mountaineer Alan Arnette. We discuss the challenges of 4 attempts on Everest. Being the oldest American to ever summit K 2 at 58 years old. How mountaineering will be affected in the future because of the Pandemic in Spring of 20...
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Episode 40 season 3 flashback to May 2018 interview On denali at 14000' with son Hunter Foreman
This is a super cool interview produced by South African Collin Webber at 14000' above sea level and be 1st denali expedition with With my son Hunter Foreman. If you turn up the volume during the actual interview you can hear climbers walking past and the squeak of the freezing cold snow under...
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Episode 39 interview with Kevin Shon on how the pandemic is impacting the US climbing community.
Listen to Kevin discuss climbing one of the windiest places on Earth Mount Washington New Hampshire. Also discussing how the pandemic is impacting the US climbing and mountaineering world. This is very interesting app assos and I highly recommend taking the time to listen to it.
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Episode 38 live from Indonesia Indonesian expeditions
This is our 1st internatonal/USA Podcast with the owner of Indonesian expeditions. Learn how the Corona virus is closing down Indonesia one of the most beautiful countries in the world with over 17000 islands. Listen to the detail of why papa when of Guinea has recently become so dangerous to…
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Episode 37 Corona virus and how it is devastated mountain nearing in 2020 guest Hunter Foreman
In this episode we will explore the different points of view of a Generation Y perspective and a baby Boomer. Corona virus has closed mountains all over the world including Europe the United States and unfortunately Nepal.
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Episode 36 discusses huge changes looks like we're hitting Everest
Tribal warfare in Papua New Guinea has caused us to cancel our Carstenzs attempt for a second time. So we change our focus over to Everest the highest peak in the world. But of course that Corona virus is causing havoc in the world and also I and avarice to. Looks like we're gonna have to make...
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Episode 35 training for papa New Guinea
Training and in Mexico with a lot of hurdles to achieve the next 2 peaks. We have one of the worst pandemic viruses in the planet's. history and tribal warfare in New Guinea.
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9 hours 5 minute summit day ascent unbelievable
Vinson is definitely more challenging that I had expected. Temperatures were 25 below 0 with a 25 mile an hour wind we calculate the temperature was colder than 60 below 0. Find out who makes it to the summit and what surprise we have as we approach the peak.
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Wrapping up Vinson with episode 34. Find out what's next.
Vinson was one of the most unique expeditions have ever been on. Need to make some changes for our next big peak find out all the details in episode 34.
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The age of miracles is not yet passed.
What an ending to a perfect story. Just when you thought we were doomed to be weathered in for the long haul we get a break. Check out this final episode and enjoy thank you for listening.
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Still stranded at Vinson base camp
OK the novelty of being stranded in Antarctica is wearing off. We hear arguments from other teams that are stressing out under the pressure. Yes the novelty of being stranded is over now I am actually getting concerned.
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Stranded in Antarctica.
There is absolutely nothing that can be done to get our crew out until the weather breaks. One fellow from another group is deathly L and there's nothing anybody could do except for patiently wait.
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Vinson episode 30 coming down from the top.
70% of all problems on a mountain occur on the way down. The 3/4 of a mile of 6th lines are a big challenge. The ALE guides sweep the mountain behind me as IM the last client on Vinson. This places crazy :)
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Summit day is finally here. I'm absolutely thrilled with excitement.
The weather this morning for our summit attempt does not look good. Temperature is negative 35 with a 20 mile an hour when. That means it is 60゚ below 0 and lower. This episode is actually recorded as I am roped in climbing so you'll notice heavy breathing that's because things were extremely...
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We take a weather day at high camp to recharge.
This Camp is incredible. It is nestled on a saddle of a ridge the wind seems to blow all day-and-night. Snow falls intermitting throughout the day. This is truly Antartica at its best.
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High camp is an extreme thrill.
We advance up the mountain the monster objective becomes clearer. We have a big Day on our summit day. The camp is sparse and small. No more than 8 tents are pitted against the aggressive winds and snow.
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Camp one were making our way up the mountain.
The track to camp one is not badd with sleds and backpacks. We can see the fixlein's above in looks pretty steep from this point forward. I think the toughest part of our climb is I had of us for a sure.
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Episode 24 heading up to camp one low camp
We advance to camp one incredible feeling good. This environment is so isolated I've never seen anything like it in my life.
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Vinson base camp unbelievable Episode 24
The last leg of our journey lands us at Vinson base camp. The otter has transported dress up to this camp now I feel like what really climbing.
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The history of exploration in Antarctica.
This lady can make any subject come alive. Listen to this and learn about Antarctic exploration.
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Our base year at Union glacier is incredible.
If you're kinda rested name moaning about what a in tartak base is all about listen up :) basically this is an entire village and on the ice good exist for 3 months out of the year.
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After a 4 hour flight we have arrived safely at Union glacier.
Union glacier is like no other place I've ever seen. We landed on a blue ice runway in a Russian plane. Papa how transport bull hotspot of a mad Max movie.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Peaks Podcast is A detailed description of the adventure climbing the 7 summits of the world that's the highest peak on each of the 7 continents of our planet Earth:) Denali, Vinson, Carstensz, Elbrus, Aconcagua, Kilimanjaro and Everest. Also included our training climbs around the world in preparation for each of the big peaks. Both family friends and long time climbing buddies are featured throughout the years this podcast spans.
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