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Episode #43

Adrian Ballinger

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Featuring: Scott Johnston

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Join Scott Johnston as he talks with professional climber and guide, Adrian Ballinger, Founder and Director at Alpenglow Expeditions.

In this episode, they discuss a range of topics including:

  • the challenges of climbing and guiding Mt. Everest, and why Adrian has chosen to direct his guided clients to climb the north side of Everest
  • using prerequisite mountain expeditions as assessments for tackling more technically challenging summits
  • thoughts on fitness assessments
  • pre-acclimatization best rational and best practices
  • upcoming goals and projects; and more…