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The Rock Behind the Climb
by Quinn Todzo
A podcast that connects popular rock climbing areas to the geology that created them. I profile different rock climbing spots and talk about why their features and unique aspects exist, and attempt not to lose everyone in the process.
Episodes
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TRBTC Ep. 14 Volcanic Tablelands (Happy and Sad Boulders)
https://jazzhammer.blogspot.com/2025/11/trbtc-ep-14-volcanic-tablelands.html 0:00 Introduction 2:45 Town of Bishop 6:13 Formation of Happys and Sads 10:13 Features of the Boulders 14:00 Jazzhammer Index
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TRBTC Ep. 13 Red Rock
Sand Dunes, Rock Falls, and mountain splitting all interplay to create the wonderful rock climbing in Red Rock Canyon, Nevada. Link to the episode transcript/photos/sources: jazzhammer.blogspot.com/ Email Me at: [email protected] Insta: @Jazzhammer365 Mountain Project: Quinn Todzo
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TRBTC Ep.12 The Grotto
Giant Columns and the Great Wall of California. In this episode we head to Sonora, CA to talk about the geology that created the best crack climbs west of the Sierra. Link to the episode transcript/photos/sources: jazzhammer.blogspot.com/ Email Me at: [email protected] Insta: @Jazzhammer365…
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The Struggle to Protect the California Coastline
In this podcast I illustrate the struggle of protecting the erosive coastal bluffs in California through a story of trying to build a sea wall for just 1 home. Link to the episode transcript/photos/sources: jazzhammer.blogspot.com/ Email Me at: [email protected] Insta: @Jazzhammer365 Mountain...
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TRBTC Episode 11: Mickey's Beach
In this episode I talk about the complex geology of Mickey's Beach and why the crag is always changing Link to the episode transcript/photos/sources: jazzhammer.blogspot.com/ Email Me at: [email protected] Insta: @Jazzhammer365 Mountain Project: Quinn Todzo
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The Podcast is Back!
The Rock Behind the Climb is coming back with a legendary location
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TRBTC Episode 10: Mt. St. Helena
In this episode I talk about the geology behind the sport climbing on Mt. St. Helena and give a definitive answer to what the rock type is at The Bear. Animation of the triple junction: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XBt-C-hgR5I Link to the episode notes/photos/sources: jazzhammer.blogspot.com/...
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The Making of The Rock Behind the Climb
In this episode I pull back the curtain and let you in on my process of how I make this podcast as I work on my next episode
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My Next Location As Chosen By You!
Update on the Listener's choice on where I am going for my next episode. If you want to join me the weekend of April 23rd, or just reach out, hit me up on any of the methods below: Email Me at: [email protected] Insta: @Jazzhammer365 Link to the Blog: jazzhammer.blogspot.com/ Mountain Project…
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You Choose My Next Location!
The choice is yours for the next location that I profile! Click the link below to vote on my next location! https://forms.gle/iqMx9VkkavR7i6TX8 Reach out to me: Link to the Blog: jazzhammer.blogspot.com/ Email Me at: [email protected] Insta: @Jazzhammer365 Mountain Project: Quinn Todzo
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TRBTC Episode 9: Pinnacles National Park
In this episode I explore the spires and walls made up of pyroclastic breccia in Pinnacles National Park, and why the rock is notoriously chossy. Link to the Blog: jazzhammer.blogspot.com/ Email Me at: [email protected] Insta: @Jazzhammer365 Mountain Project: Quinn Todzo
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TRBTC Episode 8: Mt Tamalpais
In this episode I talk about the strange formation of the serpentinite rock on one of the most quintessential bay area locations, the top of Mt. Tamalpais Link to the photos/sources/show notes: jazzhammer.blogspot.com/ Email Me at: [email protected] Insta: @Jazzhammer365 Mountain Project: Quinn Todzo
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Luke Mehall Joshua Tree Conversation
This episode is the full, uncut conversation that I had with Luke Mehall about Joshua Tree and climbing in general. Luke talks about some of the crazy experiences he had while living in J-Tree for the winter of 2006. Snip bits of the conversation were presented in Episode 7: Joshua Tree. Follow...
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TRBTC Episode 7: Joshua Tree National Park
In this episode I am joined by writer Luke Mehall and climbing guide Roddy McCalley to talk about the endless slabs and cracks among the islands of boulder stacks in Joshua Tree Link to the photos/blog/show notes: https://jazzhammer.blogspot.com/ Link to Roddy's guide website:...
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TRBTC Episode 6: Joes Valley
This week I discuss Joes Valley, Utah and why there are so many amazing boulders there. I also take some time to talk about the consequences of reopening the nearby coal mine T-Shirt/Tank Order Form!!...
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TRBTC Episode 5: Sierra Nevada Part 2
In this episode I continue talking about the Sierra Nevada Granite talking about exfoliation joints and the onion like sheeting, spheroidal weathering of boulders, and lots about jointing in general. Blog for episode notes, sources, and pictures: https://jazzhammer.blogspot.com/ Check out...
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TRBTC Episode 4: Sierra Nevada Part 1
In this episode I discuss how the sierra nevada granite was formed and shaped for climbing, and use the Emigrant Wall and Kirkwood Lakes areas to talk about it. Blog for episode notes, sources, and pictures: https://jazzhammer.blogspot.com/2020/10/episode-4-notes.html Email Me at…
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TRBTC Episode 3.5: Announcements and Columnar Jointing Discussion
In this episode I deliver some announcements about the podcast and then continue the discussion about columnar jointing in the Bishop Tuff at Deadman Summit that I started last episode. Blog! https://jazzhammer.blogspot.com/
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TRBTC Episode 3: Deadman Summit
This episode I headed out to Deadman Summit in the Eastern Sierra for some awesome bouldering, featuring Volcanic Tuff rock. In the episode I talk about igneous rocks, welded tuff, and one of the biggest explosions the Earth has ever experienced! Photos https://imgur.com/gallery/WhBLo1s - my…
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TRBTC Episode 2: Sonoma Coast State Park
This episode I travel to the Goat Rock Climbing Area of Sonoma Coast State Park, which turned out to be a lot more than what initially met the eye. Pictures https://imgur.com/gallery/Irkb0Kw - my photos of this area and of the climbs Different Climbs mentioned in the episode:...
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TRBTC Episode 1: Castle Rock
This week I talk about the geologic processes and features that created the unique formations at Castle Rock https://imgur.com/user/TRBTCphotos - link to my photos from the area https://www.mountainproject.com/area/105733890/castle-rock-area - Castle Rock main page for climbing...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
A podcast that connects popular rock climbing areas to the geology that created them. I profile different rock climbing spots and talk about why their features and unique aspects exist, and attempt not to lose everyone in the process.
HOSTED BY
Quinn Todzo
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A podcast that connects popular rock climbing areas to the geology that created them. I profile different rock climbing spots and talk about why their features and unique aspects exist, and attempt not to lose everyone in the process.
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The Rock Behind the Climb is created and hosted by Quinn Todzo.
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