Episode 19: Climbing with Elaina Arenz

In this episode: rope access, why you should hire a guide, can those skinny climbing ropes hold a Sasquatch, and the Raiders. We talk with Elaina Arenz, climber, rock guide, instructor, rope access technician and all-around inspiring outdoorist.

Show Notes

• 00:38 – Introduction to Elaina Arenz
• 01:40 – What is International Rope Access Technician Association (IRATA)?
• 03:20 – Let’s talk about football (a brief diversion)
• 05:37 – How a job at the shopping mall led to Elaina getting started with climbing
• 07:02 – Running New River Mountain Guides
• 07:50 – Teaching for the American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA)
• 11:50 – The Warrior’s Way program
• 13:30 – Favorite climbing adventures
• 23:18 – Transition from rock climbing to rope access work
• 28:05 – Future adventures
• 30:28 – Climbing advice for a Sasquatch
• 34:45 – Why we should trust a climbing rope
• 36:35 – Empowering women in the outdoors
• 47:06 – Closing thoughts

Mentioned in this Episode

• New River Mountain Guides
• American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA)
• The Warrior’s Way
• Chicks Climbing
• Find Elaina on Facebook
• Follow Elaina on Intstagram

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Our Co-hosts

• Jason Fitzpatrick – IG: @themuirproject
• Saveria Tilden – IG: @adventuruswomen  web: AdventurUsWomen.com
• Jeff Hester – IG: @thesocalhiker  web: SoCalHiker.net

Theme song by Opus Orange. Courtesy of Emoto Music. 

The Almost There Adventure Podcast is a celebration of outdoor activities both local and epic. Discussing the big topics and talking to adventurers, artists, legends and activists within the outdoor community.