Legendary big wave surfer Yuri Soledade , is 48, and has spent decades riding some of the most powerful waves on Earth at Jaws in Maui. Known for winning the 2016 TAG Heuer XXL Biggest Wave Award for riding a massive 73-foot ...
"Age isn’t what defines you—it’s your ability to adapt, to keep going, and to never stop seeking what you’re capable of." 🚀 In this episode of the Ageless Athlete Podcast, we talk with the legendary ultra-endurance athlete, Marshall Ulrich. Known for running across America, completing over 20 Badwa…
"Fear is natural, but it's how you dance with that fear that defines who you are as a climber and as a person." 🌄💗 Heidi Wirtz—aka "Heidi Almighty"— is a climber, guide, yogi, and an entrepreneur. 🧗♀️ Heidi is known for her bold and technical climbs, pioneering routes on big walls worldwide, and h…
"You can sculpt your body to perfection, but without mastering your mind, you’ll never unlock your true potential. The real victories happen in your head." 🧎🏼♀️💪🏾 We are diving deep into the power of mental training with Hazel Findlay, a world-renowned climber, coach, and mindset expert. While Haz…
Diana, 64 and Tim Fitzpatrick, 62, are accomplished ultrarunners who’ve not only achieved remarkable personal feats but also transformed lives through their work at San Quentin State Prison. They've marathon PRs of 2:37 and 2...
"Even as life changes, keeping a playful spirit is essential. That’s what keeps me coming back to the rock, year after year." 🤾🏻♂️🌟 At 53 years young, Chris Kalous has spent over three decades dedicated to rock climbing, evo...
"Even at 63, I train like I'm still in my prime. The key is to stay consistent and never lose that hunger." 🔥 Tinker Juarez turned 63 this year, and has been mountain bike racing competitively since the age of 13. He continues to compete against and beat bikers half his age . He is a three-time cro…
This week on Ageless Athlete, we're joined by a true climbing icon: Eric Hörst. Eric's not just a world-renowned climber, author, and coach—he's a pioneer who revolutionized climbing training and nutrition, inspiring generations of climbers to reach new heights. We'll journey back to the 80s, a tim…
“The mountain always show you how far you can go, and how far you are allowed to go, because biggest success will be always not to reach the summit, to come back alive from expedition.”🏔️ 🌟💪🏾 Thomas Huber, a legendary alpinis...
I've been reading Matt Samet's climbing and adventure writing since I started climbing myself in 2004 and am thrilled to be able to bring Matt to the show! Matt shares his journey of nearly four decades in the climbing world, offering insights into his experiences and the lessons he's learned along…
Fred Pompermayer is the visionary behind some of the most breathtaking big wave surfing photos you've ever seen. 🏄♂️ From a landlocked town in Brazil to the world's most iconic waves, Fred's journey is as riveting as the images he captures. In this rare interview, Fred opens up about selling his b…
"I see something in you. Don't make a fool out of me." 👀💪 This powerful statement from Kris Hampton's probation officer had a profound impact on him, demonstrating the power of belief and accountability. From his home amidst the Rockies in Lander, WY, musician, artist, and climber Kris, shares his …
"Forget the "long slow rot" of aging! 🙅♀️ Juliet Starrett, a world-champion whitewater rafter turned fitness advocate, is on a mission to empower us all to build durable bodies that can handle life’s adventures – at any age! Juliet unpacks her powerful "Base Camp" philosophy: reminding us that eve…
"It's not about being the star that day or catching the biggest wave. It's just, that's the one you remember and you carry all your life." 🏄🏽♂️🌊 What does it take to live a life in pursuit of waves for over 6 decades? Today's guest, Gary Linden, has been doing just that - riding everything from 2-…
Nick Martinez has been quietly ticking the hardest and scariest big walls in Yosemite for the last two decades. 🧗♂️ From early climbing dreams in Brazil, Nick made his way to Yosemite, finding community with legends like Jim...
“ You know, you talk about my successes, I'll show you my thousand failures. ” 🚴🏼♂️ Nestled in the heart of Virginia's Shenandoah Valley, we are joined by Jeremiah Bishop, who has earned the title of the ‘the most-winning US Mountain Bike Stage Racer,’ 🏆. He’s a 16-time member of the USA Cycling N…
“I'm not a 70-year-old woman on the trail, I'm a free spirit dancing with gravity.” - Henrietta Stern, mountain biking icon 🚵🏽♀️ 💜 This week, we’re breaking the mold with not one, but FIVE remarkable guests – all powerhouse women from the San Francisco Bay Area mountain biking scene. Meet Jessica,…
🚀"Yes, that was a catalyst. Yours doesn't have to be falling off a cliff, because you know, everyone's going to fall off their own cliff, whatever that is. "💪🏾⛰️ Craig DeMartino embodies the spirit of this podcast in every way. He's a climber, a teacher, a mentor, and an inspiration to anyone who's…
"Oh those early days. We started with a clothesline and carabiners, venturing onto cliffs with no adult supervision. Looking back, it's a miracle we survived" 🧗🏾😅 Today, we travel to India 🇮🇳 to meet Mohit Oberoi, a man who turned his passion for adventure into a way of life. Mohit shows a side of …
🌊"The biggest thing that impacts you when you first go out there, before I even surfed it, I just went out on a on a jet ski and sat there and watched, is the sound it makes when it breaks...its terrifying" 🏄🏽♀️ At the age of 59 years and 8 months, Conacher became the oldest person in the world to…
"It's not selfish to honor your ability 💪. While I can, I have an obligation to use my gifts and make my mark 🏆. Someday I won't be able to, so I'll make the most of the time I have ⏳." Matt Eggleton, a former US Air Force veteran and accomplished endurance athlete, challenges age stereotypes by do…
"What nature asks of us when we go outside is to be strong, is to use our cognitive faculties, to be nimble, to be exhilarated, and to be brave. All of that flies in the face of what we're told about our aging ." ⛰️ 💪🏾 Caroline Paul, a true renaissance woman, has spent her life shattering stereotyp…
⛰️"It's the struggle on those 3,000 feet that matters, the journey IS the climb."🧗♀️ Hans Florine has a lifelong love affair with Yosemite's El Capitan, setting and breaking speed records on its iconic face, having climbed it almost 200 times. We talked about his climbing philosophy, staying safe …
"Anything worth doing, is worth doing well" Meet Wayne Willoughby- an adaptive rock climber who defied incredible odds and has climbed El Cap, not once, or twice, but a mind-boggling 26 times. 🧗♂️🏔️ From battling polio and disabilities since infancy, to suffering terrible injuries, Wayne overcame …
