Mark Hudon on Free As Can Be on the Salathé Wall, Skinner and Piana's Ascent, and Experience Vs. Trophies
Mark Hudon on the Salathe
Mark Hudon is a Yosemite climbing legend. One of the best free climbers of the 70s and early 80s, he and partner Max Jones looked past convention and moved free climbing to the tall walls of El Capitan. His article Long, Hard and Free inspired a whole generation of climbers, including Todd Skinner and Paul Piana.
In this episode we discuss the idea that eventually led to the Free Salathe, how Mark felt about it finally getting done, and how his philosophy about climbing has changed over time.
