Russ Clune on Lynn Hill, Gunks Climbing and Vandals

Written in Stone: Climbing History

Russ Clune is a Legend. I once introduced him as climbing's Forrest Gump, because since the 1980's he's been there for many of climbing's most impactful moments. A Gunks local who has traveled widely to climb on every type of rock, in every style imaginable, he's a living thread from before sport climbing to now, and if you're ever lucky enough to meet him, will eagerly regale you with those stories.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Lynn Hill’s arrival on the Gunks climbing scene.
• Working on Vandals with Lynn.
• When Lynn became THE Lynn Hill.
• The pros and cons of the yoyo tactic.
• Clune's new book, The Lifer: Rock Climbing Adventures in the Gunks and Beyond

This week our patrons, The Secret Stoners Club, get's a bonus conversation with Russ discussing Jerry Moffatt, Wolfgang Gullich, Patrick Edlinger and more. Join for free and be entered to win a free copy of The Lifer!

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Season Two is generously supported by Rab.

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Written in Stone is co-created with Power Company Climbing.