About this episode

The episode reviews the significant climbing achievements of 2025 with guests Jonathan Siegrist and Leici Hendrix.

2025 – what a year in climbing. Jonathan Siegrist and Leici Hendrix join us to break down the highlights. First woman to climb 5.15c. V17 in a session. El Cap flashed in a day. The next generation is now firmly in the driver seat and ready to carry climbing into its next chapter. 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 Sparkling — a bold, 16-ounce can of sparkling electrolyte water. 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

People in this episode

Guests: Jonathan Siegrist, Leici Hendrix

Topics covered

• climbing highlights
• 2025 climbing achievements
• next generation climbers
• women in climbing
• climbing records

Keywords

• climbing
• 5.15c
• V17
• El Cap
• 2025
• women climbers
• climbing records

Sponsors

The North Face, LMNT, Kodiak Cakes

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