What does it mean to bet everything on a dream? For Canadian climbing legend Sonnie Trotter, it meant living out of a van, chasing bold lines like Cobra Crack and The Path, and learning when to walk away from risk.
In this powerful conversation, Sonnie opens up about:
The moment on Mount Stephen with Tommy Caldwell when family came before risk
How to reverse-engineer big goals — in climbing and in life
The chaos and beauty of van life with a young family
Why desire matters more than talent
How sleep and recovery are the real keys to staying ageless
This episode is about more than climbing. It’s about conviction, balance, and what it takes to keep your fire alive at every stage of life.
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