Andrew Kirkpatrick is a British mountaineer, award-winning author and film-maker, TV and movie safety advisor, and monologist. He is best known as a big wall climber, having scaled Yosemite's El Capitan 30+ times, including five solo ascents, and two one day ascents, as well as climbing in Patagonia, Alaska, Africa and Antarctica. He has also crossed Greenland by ski and sailed down Willy Wonka's chocolate river with Johnny Depp. The Psycho Vertical podcasts cover everything from climbing mountains and mental health, to making a living as a creative and overcoming the hurdles of life.
Andy Kirkpatrick answers a question on a theoretical rappel problem.
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Andy Kirkpatrick gives his thoughts on the subject of navigation.
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Andy Kirkpatrick talks about an eclectic list of subjects.
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Andy Kirkpatrick attempts to answer some questions.
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Andy Kirkpatrick talks winter stuff/
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Andy Kirkpatrick talks about being 'that guy'.
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Andy Kirkpatrick makes some corrections.
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Andy Kirkpatrick talks about single skin tents, and stuff.
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In this week's episode, Andy Kirkpatrick just waffles on.
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In this week's episode, Andy Kirkpatrick catches up, and talks about climbing holidays.
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In this week's episode, Andy Kirkpatrick gives his thoughts on climbing Denali and general expedition advice.
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In this weeks episode, Andy Kirkpatrick talks to RAF mountain rescue legend Pete Kirkpatrick (his dad), about a charmed life.
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Andy Kirkpatrick takes some questions.
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Andy Kirkpatrick talks about the ups and downs of belaying.
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Andy Kirkpatrick talks about using Leeper cams hooks for protection, bounce testing and issues around the shunt.
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Andy Kirkpatrick takes you on a magical mystery tour of the South Coast of England.
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Life from a couch. A brief ramble on regret.
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A brief follow-up to EP 35.
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Andy Kirkpatrick talks a little more about life on the road, his view on environmental realism, and how to achieve a greater level of freedom in your life.
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Andy Kirkpatrick talks about the trials of being on tour and the problems with dealing with an increasingly sensitive audience.
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Andy Kirkpatrick reflects on the issue of fear.
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Andy Kirkpatrick goes through his latest Substack piece on melting water.
Substack: Snow Melting Nazi
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Andy Kirkpatrick asks the question, what is a climber?
Youtube Video: Roraima, Lost World 1974
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Andy Kirkpatrick responds to AAC CEO Mitsu Iwasaki's piece in Climbing, “The Climbing Community Has Been the Source Of My Deepest Pain:”
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Andy Kirkpatrick talks about his dealings with Doug Scott.
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Andy Kirkpatrick talks about skyhooks, the buttplug of outdoor gear!
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Honestly with Barri Weiss`
Mnemosyne E9 6c by Dave Macleod
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Andy Kirkpatrick talks about strength training, Steve House, Mark Rippetoe and Pavel Tsatsouline.
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Andy Kirkpatrick catches up.
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Andy Kirkpatrick catches up with all his listener questions.
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Andy Kirkpatrick talks about the head.
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Andy Kirkpatrick returns from the wilderness with Noah.
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Andy Kirkpatrick shares his thoughts on the subject of food.
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Andy Kirkpatrick shares his thoughts on the subject of resilience.
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Andy Kirkpatrick returns with more shite and waffle.
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Andy Kirkpatrick talks to climber and coach Hazel Findlay.
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Climbing in the rain, sewing machines and places to escape
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Andy Kirkpatrick talks to Pete Rhodes, big wall climber, runner and now ocean rower.
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Climber, writer and monologist (Google it), Andy Kirkpatrick talks about time, Quentin Crisp and Queen Maud Land
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On this episode, hemorrhoids, being roped together and how to climb snow.
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Climber, writer and monologist (Google it), Andy Kirkpatrick talks about writing.
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On this episode, Andy talks about Climbing as a three, portaledges and learning.
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Climber, writer and monologist (Google it), Andy Kirkpatrick talks about writing.
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Climber, writer and monologist (Google it), Andy Kirkpatrick talks about trash, partners and obsessions.
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Climber, writer and monologist (Google it), Andy Kirkpatrick talks about trash, partners and obsessions.
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On this episode, Andy talks about stoves for travel, auto lockers and finding partners.
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On this episode, Andy talks about keeping your hands and feet warm, as well as communication technology.
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Climber, writer and monologist (Google it), Andy Kirkpatrick talks about issues around failure.
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On this episode, Andy talks about mountain tents, VBL socks and anchors.
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Climber, writer and monologist (Google it), Andy Kirkpatrick talks about access to the outdoors.
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On this episode, Andy talks about unsexy underwear, pee bottles and not getting your ropes in a twist.
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Climber, writer and monologist (Google it), Andy Kirkpatrick talks about the fear of easy things.
BBC FourThought: "Risky Play"
BBC The Digital Human: "Friction"
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Miniseries from climber and writer Andy Kirkpatrick where he answers questions and tries to make the climbing world a safer place.
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Climber, writer and monologist (Google it), Andy Kirkpatrick talks about the difficulties involved with loving a climber (or any obsessive).
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Miniseries from climber and writer Andy Kirkpatrick where he answers questions and tries to make the climbing world a safer place.
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Show notes
Curry recipe from Swasthi's website (also try out the butter chicken).
Link to Mark Rip's Starting Strength site, also check out Mark's Starting Strength: Barbell Training book.
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Climber, writer and monologist (Google it), Andy Kirkpatrick talks about how to help motivate people who have passion and drive while also trying to hold them back from killing themselves trying.
The post featured in this podcast is "Little Anita needs to fly"
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Miniseries from climber and writer Andy Kirkpatrick where he answers questions and tries to make the climbing world a safer place.
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Climber, writer and monologist (Google it), Andy Kirkpatrick talks about meeting his nemesis and alter ego Edward 'Bear' Grylls.
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A new mini series from climber and writer Andy Kirkpatrick where he answers questions and tries to make the climbing world a safer place.
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Climber, writer and monologist (Google it), Andy Kirkpatrick talks about happiness in 2020.
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Climber, writer and monologist (Google it), Andy Kirkpatrick talks to climber Pete Whittaker about a wide range of subjects, including crack climbing, soloing and post-it-note personalities.
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Climber and writer Andy Kirkpatrick talks to publisher Jon Barton (Vertebrate Publishing) about the state of climbing and mountaineering literature, including the trials of publishing, its history and culture, and advice on how to get your book in print.
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Climber, writer and monologist (Google it), Andy Kirkpatrick talks to climber and photographer Jim Herrington about a wide range of subjects, including mastery, money and Dolly Parton.
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Climber, writer and monologist (Google it), Andy Kirkpatrick talks about his experiences on not dying in the mountains.
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Climber, writer and monologist (Google it), Andy Kirkpatrick talks about his career as a performer.
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