Episodes

  • Adrian Ballinger: Live from Everest Base Camp
    May 15 2024

    Episode 4 comes to you straight from Everest Base Camp! Sam and Adrian catch up and discuss what has been 4-years in the making: Alpenglow Expeditions' return to the north side of Mt. Everest since the closure as a result of the COVID-19 Pandemic. After hearing about changes on the mountain, and the current state of the Everest season, the two dive into Adrian's history on the mountain, his thoughts about the state of guiding it, and how he has made the tallest mountain in the world such a big part of his career.

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    58 mins
  • Caroline Gleich: From Skis to the US Senate
    Apr 30 2024

    In Episode 3 of The Duffel Shuffle, Adrian and Sam sit down with ski mountaineer Caroline Gleich. The start off talking about one of Caroline's most notable accomplishments, becoming the fourth person and first woman to ski all lines in Andrew McLean's book, The Chuting Gallery. Following this accomplishment, Caroline set her sights on the greater ranges. With Everest as a goal, Caroline gained experience at altitude in places like Ecuador and Peru, before ultimately finding success on the tallest mountain in the world. Finally, Caroline talks about her current climb, running for a Senate seat in Utah. Follow her campaign and support at www.carolineforutah.com.

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    1 hr and 28 mins
  • Topo Mena: From Climbing 8,000m Peaks to Relearning to Walk
    Apr 16 2024

    In Episode 2 of the Duffel Shuffle Podcast, Adrian sit's down with Ecuadorian Mountain Guide, and Black Diamond athlete, Topo Mena. Topo talks about his start in climbing, his mentor Iván Vallejo, and a recent accident paragliding. After Topo's accident, he's been forced to adjust his perspective on life, and the love he has for the mountains.

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    1 hr and 41 mins
  • Emily Harrington: America's Best All-Around Mountain Athlete?
    Apr 2 2024

    Sam and Adrian kick off Episode 1 with some current news, discussing a recent tragedy in the Alps and how light and fast ski touring may have played a roll, as well as beginning to cover the upcoming Everest season, which is headlined by the re-opening of the North Side of the Mountain.

    Following the news, the Duffel Shuffle Podcast welcomes its first guest, Emily Harrington. Emily is known for her technical rock climbing prowess, but her accomplishments span much farther. From summiting and skiing 8,000m peaks to new routes, big walls, and more, Emily is truly one of the leading mountain athletes.

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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • Duffel Shuffle Podcast is Coming Soon
    Mar 22 2024

    Welcome to the Duffel Shuffle Podcast!

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    8 mins