A First Ascent in Nepal: Garrett Madison & Ted Hesser (Ep.240)

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Last month, Garrett Madison, Ted Hesser, and their team summited an unnamed, unclimbed peak in Nepal above the village of Khembalung. So on the Blister Podcast, we talked with them about the details and style of the climb; naming the peak; and more.
photo by Ted Hesser
A First Ascent in Nepal: Garrett Madison & Ted Hesser (Ep.240), BLISTER
A First Ascent in Nepal: Garrett Madison & Ted Hesser (Ep.240), BLISTER
A First Ascent in Nepal: Garrett Madison & Ted Hesser (Ep.240), BLISTER

Last month, Mountain Hardwear athletes Garrett Madison, Ted Hesser, and their team summited an unnamed, unclimbed peak in Nepal above the village of Khembalung. So I talked with them about how this mission came about; the details and style of the climb; naming the peak; and more.

TOPICS & TIMES:

  • Meeting (3:08)
  • Garrett’s Background (4:55)
  • Ted’s Background (6:47)
  • The Mission (8:18)
  • How did you learn about this peak? (11:24)
  • Preparing (16:17)
  • Securing Permits (22:31)
  • Assembling a team (23:12)
  • The Ascent (24:38)
  • The Style of the Climb (32:14)
  • The Route (39:12)
  • Gear (42:09)
  • The Summit (47:40)
  • The Descent (51:25)
  • Naming the Peak (53:24)
  • This Winter? (54:12)

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