The Process with Freesoloist Austin Howell
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Field Dispatch: KY, UT, ID and such
I’m behind on my episodes! Sending season has begun! I claimed my 16th and 17th 5.12 solos, and then onsight soloed a bunch in Idaho on a work trip! I’m covering my philosophy of media, and the rapid-fire travels I’ve done lately.
Stepping Back from The Edge, Landing Under The Knife
The most terrifying moment I’ve ever had wasn’t while soloing, it was a long time ago on top of a building, while my mind fought to destroy me, as it had been doing since my earliest memories Some people call me suicidal because I solo,
FAQ from the Trollercoaster!
Have you ever caught flak on the interwebs via the InstaGerm or the FaceTron? Well me to!!!! But at least it forces me to think, consider the process, and contemplate what horrible life choices have brought me to this point!
A Simple Guide to Mental Training That Actually Works
Do you or someone you love suffer from Fear of Falling? Here’s a guide to mental practice that actually works! Ever noticed that some folks tend to regress after practicing falling, or that the so-called “whipper therapy” of taking long falls traumatiz...
That’s Dangerous!
How often do you think about danger? How in depth? Are you worried about copycats of the riskiest arts? Do you tell folks just how dangerous these things are, because you want to encourage them? Or have you failed to realize that this tactic truthfully...
Pile Ze Bags!
Next time you need to Pile Ze Bags, remember instead to DOUBLE ZE POWWA AND UNLEASH THE BEAST, because we! don't! fall!
14: The Only Blasphemy
Two things you need to solo well: Good judgment, and good experience. Unfortunately, it seems the only way to gain good experience is through poor judgment.
013 – 5.12a Onsight and Free Solo “Tangerine,” Little River Canyon
Onsight Free-Solo 5.12, does it get any more rowdy than that? This is the story of the single most intense experience of my entire life
012 – Mile of Mojo Mission Report!
This episode is the play-by-play recap of every route during the Mile of Mojo! How many minutes did they take? Did anything feel sketchy? This one is for the nerds. It’s technical and detailed down to a route-per-route basis TheFreesoloist.
011 – Mile of Mojo: Next Big Thing
I’d racked up 2500ft during a single afternoon, during an inspection mission, not even aiming for a goal, while hungover like Keith Richards after 1969’s Altamont Anarchy. An El Cap day wasn’t ambitious enough. But what was the next milestone?