E197: Connor Herson - Quick ascents of the hardest trad routes in the world, drifters escape and trad style/ethics

E197: Connor Herson - Quick ascents of the hardest trad routes in the world, drifters escape and trad style/ethics

May 6, 2026 · 2h 8m

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Connor Herson discusses his achievements in trad climbing and the ethics surrounding the sport.

We had a great time chatting to Connor for this week's episode. I feel like you have to really make waves in the Trad world for us to know that much about you and Connor has done just that. After sending what was potentially the hardest ever trad pitch Connor went around the world to try the other contenders for the title, and in so doing, discovered that yes, it's probably the hardest ever trad pitch. We chat about the incredible year he's had but also about trad climbing in general. Some of...

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Hosts: Sam Prior, Aidan Roberts

Guest: Connor Herson

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