About this episode

Jordan Cannon discusses his journey from a passionate teenager to a professional climber and his significant contributions to the climbing community.

What’s the Venn diagram on Indiana Jones, El Cap and climbing history? Jordan Cannon. Jordan walks us down the path from hyper-stoked teenager to professional climber and El Cap ace. Arguably, it’s what Jordan’s done away from the wall that’s been his most recognizable contribution to our sport.  Watch Climbing Gold on YouTube Thanks to our sponsors The North Face Check out Summit Series at thenorthface.com  LMNT Get your free LMNT Sample Pack with any purchase at www.drinklmnt.com/climbinggold. Try the new LMNT Lemonade Ice Tea. Kodiak Cakes Find Kodiak products at your local grocery store, they're the ones with the bear on the box or learn more at Kodiakcakes.com Factor Eat smart at FactorMeals.com/ClimbingGold50OFF and use code CLIMBINGGOLD50OFF to get 50% off plus a free box of green with each box (new subscriptions only through 9/27/2026) Want Climbing Gold ad free? Check out ⁠Unroped

People in this episode

Guest: Jordan Cannon

Topics covered

• climbing history
• professional climbers
• El Capitan
• sports contributions
• Indiana Jones

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The North Face, LMNT, Kodiak Cakes, Factor

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