The Oak Podcast

THE SECRETS OF SPEED ALPINISM ft. Jënni Jalonen

The Oak Podcast

Show Notes

Dave Searle and Tom Baxter interview Jënni, a speed alpinist and social media manager for Mammut. The discussion revolves around the risk and achievements of speed alpinism, and how to balance a professional and personal life in the mountains.

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