The Duffel Shuffle Podcast
Episodes
Will this season on Everest's South side be the busiest yet?
25 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
With the 2026 Everest season just around the corner, Sam and Adrian sit down to preview what's shaping up to be one of the most consequential yea...
Risk, Reward and Pressure with Emily Harrington
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Emily Harrington is a professional rock climber, alpinist, and adventurer known for pushing the boundaries of what's possible in the vertical wor...
How David Goettler's Introduction to Alpine Climbing Defined His Style for Decades at the Top
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
David Goettler has been a professional alpinist for nearly 3 decades, and part of The North Face athlete team his entire career. With a focus on class...
Duffel Shuffle 2025 Wrap and 2026 Preview
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Still technically only a "few" weeks late, Sam and Adrian look back on 2025 and forward to 2026. This episode was delayed due to the Seven S...
Mt Everest: The Tallest Mountain on the Planet
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Sam and Adrian wrap up the Seven Summits Series with none other than Mt. Everest. At 29,032' above sea level, Mt Everest is much taller than any ...
Carstensz Pyramid: The Rock Climbers' Peak
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The sixth in our series on the Seven Summits, Carstensz Pyramid, is the tallest peak within Oceania. While some Seven Summits lists include Mount Kosc...
Vinson: The Last Great Challenge
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On Episode 45 of the Duffel Shuffle Podcast, Sam and Adrian head to the bottom of the world and discuss the Vinson Massif. This is the 5th in the seri...
Kilimanjaro: The Roof of Africa
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our next episode in the series breaking down each of the Seven Summits takes us to Africa, and we're talking about Mount Kilimanjaro. What is arg...
Mount Elbrus: Vodka and Altitude
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 3 of the Seven Summits Series takes us to the tallest point in Europe, Mount Elbrus. With first ascents on each of the two summits both occurr...
Denali: The High One
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our second episode in the Seven Summits Series centers on Denali. An Athabaskan word meaning "the high one," Denali is the tallest peak in N...
Aconcagua: Roof of the Americas
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Duffel Shuffle podcast is kicking off a 7-episode series, covering all things Seven Summits. Popularized and first completed by Dick Bass, the 7 S...
The Key to Successful First Descents with Christina Lustenberger and Guillaume Pierrel
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Together, Christina "Lusti" Lustenberger and Guillaume "Gee" Pierrel have teamed up for some of the most notable and impressive fi...
Should You Climb Everest in Autumn?
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sam and Adrian connect for Episode 39 of the Duffel Shuffle Podcast to discuss the fall season in the Himalaya and, in particular, two athletes with s...
Outdoor Alliance: Conservation Powered by Outdoor Recreation
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Outdoor Alliance is the only organization in the U.S. that unites the voices of outdoor enthusiasts to conserve public lands. They help ensure those l...
Amie Engerbretson: An Indirect Path to Professional Skiing
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sam and Adrian are joined on Episode 37 by Amie Engerbretson, a Tahoe local who shares her non-traditional path to becoming a professional skier. One ...
K2: The Savage Mountain
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
George Bell, a climber on the 1953 American Expedition to K2 said "It's a savage mountain that tries to kill you." Nearly than 75 years...
Emily Harrington, Girl Climber: Balancing Big Walls and Motherhood
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest episode of the Duffle Shuffle, Adrian and Sam dive into the details of Emily Harrington’s soon-to-be-released feature-length film “G...
Connor Herson - The Future of Hard Trad Climbing
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Duffel Shuffle, Adrian and Sam talk with Connor Herson, a fellow Black Diamond Athlete and professional rock climber.Connor Her...
Billi Bierling: Mt. Everest's Record Keeper
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In such a storied climbing region like the Himalaya, recording the history of the people who have climbed there and the summits they reached is vital....
The Life of a Mountain Guide - From the Tahoe Via to Mount Everest with Alpenglow Guide Mike Pond
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After returning from Everest, Sam and Adrian chat with Alpenglow Guide Mike Pond. In this episode of the Duffel Shuffle, they dive into the life of a ...
Is Xenon Gas the Future of Climbing Everest?
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Following a successful Everest expedition in which Adrian successfully reached the summit for the 10th time, Sam and Adrian catch up to cover some of ...
Topo Mena: Catching Up on Everest from Base Camp
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Adrian Ballinger and the Alpenglow Expedition team had success on Everest! First, Sam and Adrian had a chance to catch up briefly following Adrian&apo...
Ask Adrian Anything: Live from Everest Base Camp
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Adrian Ballinger is joining us live from base camp on the North Side of Mount Everest. We've collected more than 30 questions from you, the audie...
Melissa Arnot Reid: More Than Just an Everest Guide
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Melissa Arnot Reid is not only a mountain guide, speaker and author, but she's also an athlete. Melissa is the first American woman to successful...
Beth Rodden: 30 Years of Climbing with 30 Years To Go
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Beth Rodden is an American Rock Climber who has been at the top of the sport for decades. After getting her start in competition climbing, Beth moved ...
Garrett Madison: A Life of Expeditions, from Everest to K2
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Garrett Madison is considered to be one of America's premier Everest guides. In addition to leading nearly 100 clients to the summit of Mt. Evere...
Alan Arnette: The Everest Chronicler
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Referred to by Outside Magazine as "one of the world's most respected chroniclers of Everest," Alan Arnette is not only a journalist, b...
A Behind the Scenes Look at Planning Everest Expeditions
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On Episode 24 of The Duffel Shuffle Podcast, Sam and Adrian dive into the nitty gritty details of what goes into planning an Everest Expedition, behin...
Tyler Andrews: Bringing Speed to the Tallest Peaks Around the World
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tyler Andrews is a world class endurance runner whose start on the road has paved the way for success in the mountains. He competed in two Olympic Tri...
Monica Piris: Mount Everest's Best Known Doctor
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Monica Piris is an expedition doctor who has been working in the Himalaya since before Adrian started climbing there, by one expedition! Together, Mon...
Nick Russell: A Splitboarders Soul with an Alpinists Drive
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nick Russell has been exploring the world by snowboard for more than a decade now. What started as a career competing, has transitioned to being stric...
Michelle Parker: Not Your Average Professional Skier
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Michelle Parker has been a professional skier since she was 15 years old. Now, more than 2 decades later, Michelle is so much more than your every day...
The Business of a Professional Mountain Athlete
01 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Adrian Ballinger has been a professional mountain athlete for somewhere between 1 decade and 3 decades. While he certainly knows a thing or two about ...
Tommy Caldwell: Yosemite Comfort or Expedition Sufferfest?
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Yosemite Valley legend Tommy Caldwell joins Sam and Adrian on Episode 18 of the Duffel Shuffle Podcast. Tommy talks about this season in Yosemite Vall...
The Duffel Shuffle Podcast is Growing!
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sam and Adrian catch up on their plans for winter, and what schedules look like as they head into winter. After the break, the two reflect on the podc...
How to move faster on big mountain expeditions!
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sam and Adrian follow up on their conversation started in Episode 15. After discussion high altitude climbing and acclimatization, the two dive into a...
Are you ready to climb to a higher altitude?
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After discussing the three Piolets d'Or winners, and 60 finalists, Sam and Adrian jump into the complicated topic of high altitude climbing. The ...
So you want to be a mountain guide?
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Adrian and Sam chat about what it means to be a mountain guide. From introducing the American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA) and International Fed...
David Morton: A Life Beyond Everest
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 13, Adrian and Sam sit down with David Morton. Dave is a freelance climbing and expedition guide, photographer/videographer, filmmaker, spe...
Cody Townsend: 50 More Ski Lines?
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sam and Adrian sit down with Cody Townsend. The three discuss Cody's transition to the world of ski mountaineering, and his 50 Project which has ...
Adventure Addicts: The Importance of Authenticity
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sam and Adrian sit down with Zoe and Kelby of The Adventure Addicts. These two have built a career as influencers, and they share a bit about their pa...
Alex Honnold: Professional Climber
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Alex Honnold makes a special appearance on The Duffel Shuffle Podcast. Sam and Adrian chat with Alex about his motivations in climbing, why he's ...
Emily Harrington: The Olympic Dream
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Emily Harrington joins Sam and Adrian to talk all things Olympics. Emily, who herself participated in an exhibition event in 2006 at the Winter Olympi...
Cory Richards: Adventure, Mental Health and Life in The Color of Everything
30 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Cory Richards joins Sam and Adrian on this episode of The Duffel Shuffle. After publishing his memoir, The Color of Everything, Cory talks about his f...
Will Cockrell: Everest Inc.
10 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sam and Adrian are joined by author Will Cockrell to discuss his new book titled "Everest Inc." Will, who has covered the Mt Everest climbin...
Jim Morrison: A Passion for Adventure
24 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Professional ski mountaineer Jim Morrison joins Sam and Adrian for Episode 6. The three talk about Jim's recent exploits in the Karakoram: a succ...
Adrian Ballinger: Home From Everest
06 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After full team success on Mt. Everest for the Alpenglow Expeditions crew, Adrian and Sam connect in person to recap the season. After a bit of backgr...
Adrian Ballinger: Live from Everest Base Camp
15 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 4 comes to you straight from Everest Base Camp! Sam and Adrian catch up and discuss what has been 4-years in the making: Alpenglow Expeditions...
Caroline Gleich: From Skis to the US Senate
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 3 of The Duffel Shuffle, Adrian and Sam sit down with ski mountaineer Caroline Gleich. The start off talking about one of Caroline's m...
Topo Mena: From Climbing 8,000m Peaks to Relearning to Walk
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 2 of the Duffel Shuffle Podcast, Adrian sit's down with Ecuadorian Mountain Guide, and Black Diamond athlete, Topo Mena. Topo talks ab...
Emily Harrington: America's Best All-Around Mountain Athlete?
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sam and Adrian kick off Episode 1 with some current news, discussing a recent tragedy in the Alps and how light and fast ski touring may have played a...
Duffel Shuffle Podcast is Coming Soon
22 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Duffel Shuffle Podcast!