Jeannie Wall: Climbing's Unspooling - A Story

Tune in to get reacquainted with Jeannie Wall, co-founder of Broad Beta. Jeannie epitomizes the term mountain athlete, with high-level accomplishments in a mind-boggling array of disciplines from nordic racing to mixed climbing. She is the ultimate mentor, sharing her knowledge and stoke with climbers of all levels. In this episode, Jeannie shares a story about climbing Ruby Peak in the high Sierra. She and her partner deal with exfoliating rock and rockfall, and she reflects on Yvon Chouinard's quote, “If the trip is planned to the nth degree with no risk or surprise, then it’s just a vacation.” Sit back and enjoy this short story, and get inspired for your next adventure. Climbing's Unspooling was originally published on the Broad Beta website in July of 2026. Check it out here to see photos from Ruby Peak. - Recorded by Jeannie Wall Produced by Cat Coe Music by Holizna Radio (intro) and Kirk Osamayo (conclusion). All music sourced from freemusicarchive.org. www.broadbeta.com