Climbing is more than routes and grades. It’s a community built by generations of passionate individuals who have explored new cliffs, fought for access, built clubs, published magazines, opened gyms, and shaped the culture we know today.

 

With a passion for Australian climbing history and the people behind it, I’ve been recording long-form conversations with climbers, advocates, guidebook authors, photographers, and community leaders to help preserve their stories.

 

These interviews capture the experiences, challenges, and achievements that have helped define climbing in Australia.

 

Here are some of their stories.