The Cutting Edge

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Rachel Pearce Climbs the Indian Face, Britain's Storied Headpoint Route

October 01, 2026

In August, Rachel Pearce braved the famed Indian Face on the north side of Wales’ highest peak, completing the first female ascent of this masterpiece of runout traditional climbing. First climbed by Johnny Dawes in 1986, the U.K.’s first E9 (E9 6c or 5.12+ X) has held its reputation as a fearsome benchmark for the past four decades. With sparse protection and continuously thin, off-vertical climbing along its 150-foot length, the storied route has only seen 10 ascents, the latest being Pea...

The South Face of Kichatna Spire

September 02, 2026

The south face of Kichatna Spire in Alaska was one of the great unclimbed walls of North America. Until July. On their second attempt in two years, young American alpinists Eli Spitulnik and Michael Telstad climbed the 1,000-meter face with a blend of difficult aid and tricky mixed, placing no bolts. In a tight weather window, they blazed up and down the face in a little over three days, with only a four-hour bivy and some catnaps along the way, leading to a level of exhaustion that pushed t...

The Legendary Bombé Bleu Project, with Erwan Legrand, Ben Moon, and Matt Samet

July 06, 2026

On February 11, Erwan Legrand—only 17 at the time, and barefoot!—took down one of the longest-standing open projects in the world: Le Bombé Bleu at Buoux, France. Bolted on the La Plage sector in 1991 by Marc Le Menestrel, the 100-foot route features a notoriously difficult precision dyno on its blue-streaked bulge, followed by ferocious tugging on tiny pockets, all clocking in at a lofty 5.15b. Famously, Le Menestrel had opened the route to the community as long as it was left in its natural...

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What is the email for The Cutting Edge?

The publicly listed email for The Cutting Edge: dmacdonald@americanalpineclub.org.

How many listeners does The Cutting Edge have?

Podseeker estimates The Cutting Edge reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Cutting Edge?

The Cutting Edge typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Elite climbing or alpinism credentials, such as a significant first ascent, major expedition, high-grade ascent, notable free climb, established route development, or authoritative expertise in climbing history and journalism. Common among recent guests: First ascents and major new routes; High-grade climbing achievements; Major alpine or Patagonian expeditions. Recent guests include Peter Geiser, Al DeMaria, and Dougald MacDonald.

How hard is it to get booked on The Cutting Edge?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

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Recent episodes cover Sports, Climbing, Mountaineering, Alpinism, and Bouldering. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.