In this story, Jerry Moffatt recounts one of the boldest achievements of his career: his onsight of Equinox in Joshua Tree — a climb that, at the time, was considered one of the hardest in the world.
He breaks down:
— The intense training that led up to it
— The mindset shift he used the night before
— How a call with John Bachar changed everything
This is a story about full commitment, mental control, and pushing limits at the edge of possibility.
🎧 From the Ageless Athlete podcast — timeless stories of peak performance and what comes after.
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It’s not about grades. It’s not about media.
🎧 From the Ageless Athlete podcast — reflections from the early icons of free soloing on the new generation.





