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In our last instalment of the My Epic podcast series we end with the most important lesson - don’t ignore the warnings.

Climbing is inherently stressful. Add in a swarm of bees and you have what we call an “epic” for the ages.

A blown rappel usually results in death, but luckily we don’t end there in this Epic. Listen as Richard Wright recalls his partners close call as his rappel device falls hundreds of feet below them.

A constant theme throughout these stories so far have always been weather. As we hear from Phil Broscovak, he learned just how dangerous weather can be, how fast storms can move, and how much a lightning strike can hurt. Thank you Outdoor Research for your continued support of this podcast and the sport as a whole. Their dedication to innovation and high quality products is unmatched.

This week we have a story of an epic that made national news. While you may know the headline listen to the haunting details of how Nick Bullock and Greg Boswell survived a grizzly attack in the Canadian Rockies Thank you Outdoor Research for your continued support of this podcast and the sport as a whole. Their dedication to innovation and high quality products is unmatched.

Death can often get a little too close for comfort. Climber, Don Sarver, experienced just that while on Washington Peak. Hear about how he was able to look death in the eye and live to tell the tale.

Everest is home to countless epics. This one comes from accomplished Himalayan climber and guide, Chris Warner. It is the story of falling objects….Sometimes it’s not only ice… it could be an oxygen tank! Chris is lucky to be alive. Photo Chris Warner/Shared Summits.

In the Doghouse Story by Nathan Fry Narrated by Daniel Tkacik Listen to Nathan Frys' story, read by Daniel Tkacik, as he and his fellow soldier broke the rules and found themselves hanging off the face of a 1,000 foot-cliff with no anchors to be found.

The Worry Stone Story by Chris Kalman Narrated by Daniel Tkacik Listen to Chris Kalmans story, read by Daniel Tkacik, as he talks about his lucky worry stone, lessons learned, and close calls free-soloing.

Ancient Art By Niall Grimes He retells his interesting adventure to Germany to confront old ethics, knotted slings and curious locals.

Rock and Ice Radio - Audio for Climbers By Climbers. Listen to the most unbelievable Epics we’ve published throughout the years—close calls and near misses, stories of survival and perseverance in the face of overwhelming odds. Paradox of Paradise By Jeff Jackson This week we hear a unique story from our very own Jeff Jackson of what it was like to be on Hawaii during the missile alert scare.

Rock and Ice Radio - Audio for Climbers By Climbers. Listen to the most unbelievable Epics we’ve published throughout the years—close calls and near misses, stories of survival and perseverance in the face of overwhelming odds. A Brush with Death By Eric Strickler Surviving an 800-Foot Fall on Mount Stuart "Eddy’s foot slipped. He barreled down the nearly 60-degree slope straight at me. His crampons hit me as he slid through the anchor. The belay ripped. Wham!"

Rock and Ice Radio - Audio for Climbers By Climbers. Listen to the most unbelievable Epics we’ve published throughout the years—close calls and near misses, stories of survival and perseverance in the face of overwhelming odds. When a Rescue Needed a Rescue By John Cleare "The pilot transmitted a mayday moments before ditching in the open ocean. Frank, wrapped in Ken’s pullover and new windproofs, was still lashed semi-conscious to the stretcher. Sugar couldn’t swim..."

Rock and Ice Radio - Audio for Climbers By Climbers. Listen to the most unbelievable Epics we’ve published throughout the years—close calls and near misses, stories of survival and perseverance in the face of overwhelming odds. Heart-Stopper in the Potrero By Ed Wright Ed Wright describes a medical crisis high on a 600-foot wall.

Rock and Ice Radio - Audio for Climbers By Climbers. Listen to the most unbelievable Epics we’ve published throughout the years—close calls and near misses, stories of survival and perseverance in the face of overwhelming odds. Hanging by a Thread By Craig Gorder Unbelievable best-case scenario, in the absolute worst case

Rock and Ice Radio - Audio for Climbers By Climbers. Listen to the most unblievable epics we have published through out the year, stories of close calls, surival, near misses and An Epic for Everyone by Jack Clinton Some things are far scarier than broken bones The rain and hail fell so densely that I could feel water in the air I breathed, as if I could drown on vertical terrain. The gear, which had been hard enough on dry rock, was now hopeless.