The RunOut #169: Jonathan Siegrist is closing in on 100 routes 9a or harder

The RunOut #169: Jonathan Siegrist is closing in on 100 routes 9a or harder

May 29, 2026 · 1h 12m

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Jonathan Siegrist discusses his pursuit of 100 routes rated 9a or harder while the hosts cover local climbing issues and end with a musical rendition.

Jonathan Siegrist is a professional rock climber, widely regarded as one of the most prolific sport climbers in the world. He’s best known for pushing very hard sport routes, including numerous 5.15 ascents. This year he’s on track to reaching 100 routes rated 9a or harder. But first, we discuss the latest local drama, from price hikes to redtags, and what it all means when you have to watch some kid put down the hackysack long enough to hike your project Last, Kalous closes things out with his acoustic rendition of the 1972 soft-rock classic “Brandy(You’re a Fine Girl)” — reimagined for climbing. Show Notes Follow Jonathan Siegrist |  https://www.instagram.com/jonathansiegrist Jonathan’s 8a.nu |  https://www.8a.nu/user/mr-gruntz Training |  https://trainingforclimbing.com/jonathan-siegrist-trains-5-15-climbs/ Latest FA |  https://www.instagram.com/p/DYaCHlnlO-T/ Red Tagging in Rifle: The Debate Over ‘En Passant’ |  https://www.climbing.com/news/red-tagging-rifle-en-passant/ Become a RunOut Rope Gun!  Support our podcast and increase your RunOut runtime. Bonus episodes, AMA, and more will be…

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