About this episode

Branden Joy shares his experiences and challenges faced during his 18-day climb of Montana's 50 highest peaks.

Mountaineering: Follow one climber's grueling 18-day journey tackling Montana's 50 highest peaks above tree line with minimal gear. From enduring injuries, to hunger, to all sorts of mental toughness, Branden gives us a very fresh deep dive of his recent climb of Montana’s 50 highest peaks. The journey was mostly above tree line which added some interesting challenges to the 18-day journey. Branden was also traveling pretty light so his challenges and achievement are that much greater. There's so much to unpack so let's get moving! Instagram: @the_wild_ned/ Branden in the news: helenair.com/lifestyles/recreation/branden-s-joy-climbing-montanas-50-highest-peaks-in-18-days Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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Host: Curt Linville

Guest: Branden Joy

Topics covered

• mountaineering
• climbing
• outdoor adventure
• mental toughness
• challenges
• gear

Keywords

• Montana
• climbing
• mountaineering
• outdoor adventure
• mental toughness
• gear
• peaks
• journey

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Places: Montana

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