Stories: Podcast

In Episode 3 of The Duffel Shuffle, Adrian and Sam sit down with ski mountaineer Caroline Gleich. The start off talking about one of Caroline’s most notable accomplishments, becoming the fourth person and first woman to ski all lines in Andrew McLean’s book, The Chuting Gallery. Following this accomplishment, Caroline set her sights on the greater ranges. With Everest as a goal, Caroline gained experience at altitude in places like Ecuador and Peru, before ultimately finding success on the tallest mountain in the world.

In Episode 2 of the Duffel Shuffle Podcast, Adrian sit’s down with Ecuadorian Mountain Guide, and Black Diamond athlete, Topo Mena. Topo talks about his start in climbing, his mentor Iván Vallejo, and a recent accident paragliding. After Topo’s accident, he’s been forced to adjust his perspective on life, and the love he has for the mountains.

In this episode of The Duffel Shuffle, we’re joined by the remarkable Emily Harrington, renowned rock climber, mountaineer, skier, and all-around mountain athlete. The conversation delves deep into Emily’s mindset, exploring the physical and mental training required to tackle challenges both on and off the mountain. She candidly discusses her refusal to choose just one sport and instead become a weapon in rock climbing, skiing, and mountaineering.