Schnitzel Show

#36 Gowri Varanashi Mel Batson

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 10:15:21 +0200

In this episode, I’m joined by Gowri Varanasi and Mel Batson from Climb Like a Woman (CLAW), an initiative that has been encouraging and empowering women in the Indian climbing community since its first gathering in Hampi in 2018.

We talk about how the project started as a beginner-focused event and has grown into a thriving community. This year’s event is taking place in Sason, where CLAW is offering both beginner and intermediate courses, while also giving back to the climbing community by cleaning boulders and establishing new problems.

Our conversation explores how CLAW started, what makes these courses different from a typical climbing camp, the values that drive the initiative, and the impact they hope to have on the future of climbing in India.

If you enjoyed this conversation, please check out our previous and latest articles, follow Climb Like a Woman on Instagram, and support their work if you can. If you would like to donate, please get in touch with CLAW directly first via Instagram or email to find the best way to contribute. And if you’re coming to India and would like to support their work, reach out to CLAW directly as well.

https://www.climblikeawoman.com
https://www.instagram.com/climblikeawoman/?hl=de

#28 Udo Neumann

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 11:18:58 +0200

Schnitzel Snow #28 is back again with the Xmas edition and special guest Udo Neumann, talking about coaching, aspects and psychological theories regarding the matter.

We slowly emersed ourselves into an excursion into eastern philosophies and then realise that we don’t know how we got there.

In the end we talk about Udo’s beginnings in Köln; Nideggen and Basalt Quarries close by.

Picture credit: Udo Neumann

Music: Outro -"kimbie" electronica beat by simmys_recycle_bin -- https://freesound.org/s/757403/ Intro - bouncy hip hop drum loop 90bpm by simmys_recycle_bin -- https://freesound.org/s/757415/

#27 Gerald Krug

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 11:09:00 +0200

Vor einigen Wochen hatte ich das Vergnügen bei Gerald Krug in Halle einen Abend zu übernachten, da hatten wir auch Zeit über seinen Verlag, die Reisen und das Hausprojekt zu sprechen.

Wir sprachen auch über das letzte Geoquest Projekt, den Bildband "Meisterwege" für Elbsandstein-Freaks.

Links gibt es direkt hier: Meisterwege: https://geoquest-verlag.de/bildband-m...

Musik: Intro - Thing Alive.mp3 by kennysvoice -- https://freesound.org/s/489372/ -- Outro - Zero Logic Intro.wav by BaDoink -- https://freesound.org/s/586093/ --

#26 Kimbrough Moore

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 10:59:38 +0200

Had the pleasure of sitting down with Kimbrough Moore a Climber, Guidebook author and Professor of Philosophy and IT. We chat about grading climbing routes, writing guidebooks and what it could mean to get a more diverse gang into climbing, so we become a more colorful community. Thanks for the pictures: Picture credit: https://www.instagram.com/oldmanmoon?... Home | Kimbrough Moore https://kimbroughclimbs.wixsite.com/home Guidebooks: https://www.goldenstatebouldering.com/ Music: Freesound - "kimbie" electronica beat by simmys_recycle_bin https://freesound.org/people/simmys_r...

#29 Didier Berthod

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 10:16:31 +0200

What a big turnaround for Didier Berthod and his re-engagement with Squamish, being probably the oldest person to red-point Cobra-Crack in Squamish. We talk about his time in the monastery but also about the current issues concerning Squamish in regards to parking and potential parking fees. We also talk about his latest crack-venture, which is Gold Rush, a well hidden roof crack in the forest of Squamish.

https://www.instagram.com/didier.berthod/?hl=de

Thanks for the additonal footage from Wildertainment, to see the full video, check out the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CvpwF1dtYKU&t=22s Picture from the Cobra Crack, done by Pim Shaitosa; https://www.pimshaitosa.com/

# 32 Charles Albert and Adarsh Singh

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 09:12:07 +0200

For this talk I was looking forward for quite some time, having had the chance to get a sneaky weekend in last autumn, being able to sit infront of Karma and talk to Charles Albert and Adarsh Singh about Bouldering and the difference between the sharp granit edges in the Himalaya and the fine and precise way to approach friction on the sandstone in Font.

#35 Lise Billon

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 19:23:44 +0200

In this episode, I sit down with French alpinist Lise Billon during the Frankenjura Festival to talk about women in alpinism, adventure, storytelling, and the film Patagonian Chimeras. Together, we explore how ideas of heroism, identity, and our relationship with the mountains are evolving, and why adventure can be as much about self-reflection as achievement.

Patagonian Chimeras was directed by filmmaker Guillaume Broust and follows Lise Billon, Fanny Schmutz, and Maud Vanpoulle on their ascent of Cerro Torre in Patagonia, blending expedition footage, animation, and personal reflection into a unique exploration of modern alpinism.

Music licensed under Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY): Music by Ketsa — ketsa.uk

Film Producer Guillaume Broust and the teaser:)

https://www.guillaume-broust.com/patagonian-chimeras-expedition-mountaineering-lise-billon/

#34 Chiara Schmidt

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 09:10:48 +0200

Chiara Schmidt ist Pianistin und leidenschaftliche Bergsteigerin – zwei Welten, die auf den ersten Blick kaum zusammenpassen, die sie jedoch in ihren jüngsten Kunstaktionen auf faszinierende Weise miteinander verbindet. Gemeinsam mit anderen Künstler*innen entwickelt sie Projekte, die Musik, Naturerlebnis und Klimaschutz vereinen und dabei neue Perspektiven auf die Beziehung zwischen Mensch und Umwelt eröffnen. In unserem Gespräch treffen wir sie im Muzikum in Salzburg, wo sie als Klaviermentorin tätig ist. Wir sprechen über ihre ungewöhnlichen Performances in alpinen Räumen, über die Rolle von Kunst im Kontext der Klimakrise und darüber, wie kreative Zusammenarbeit Menschen inspirieren kann, sich für den Schutz unserer Umwelt einzusetzen. Hier weitere Infos: https://www.moz.ac.at/de/news/alumni-... / schmidtchiara

#33 Maria Kuzma

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 09:08:20 +0200

I am sitting down with professional Snowboarder Maria Kuzma in Mayrhofen, where she is been a resident for the last few years, looking for new lines off piste. She is also a keen environmentalist, but she prefers the title "Architectral Acitivist". She shares her new ventures into Myzelium-based filtration systems, currently being established in the forestry sector. To find out more about Maria Kuzma´s work, chekc out her Youtube: • Let Go Episode 4 She is also on Insta: / mariakuzma

#31 James Mchaffie

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 17:18:30 +0200

It’s been a real pleasure sitting down with the one and only James McHaffie, catching him in the heart of Wales for a chilled conversation. We talked trad climbing, the changes happening across the climbing world, a bit of politics, and his ongoing adventures in writing. A down-to-earth chat with someone who’s seen and shaped a lot of what climbing is today. Schnitzelshow 2025 Thanks, James Mchaffie.

#30 Fanny Gibert

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 21:44:50 +0200

On this rather cold and rainy autumn day, I sat down with french pro-climber Funny,with an "A" Gibert. We discuss training, motivation and how she dealt with injuries in the past.

Insta from Fanny : https://www.instagram.com/fannygibert974/

Music: https://pixabay.com/de/music/afrobeat-fina-reggaeton-dancehall-music-312962/ from kontraa https://pixabay.com/de/users/kontraa-24653570/