Episodes

  • S3E4: Juan Luis Toribio Vazquez and Michelle Bloomfield

    S3E4: Juan Luis Toribio Vazquez and Michelle Bloomfield
    Jan 30 2024

    Howdy Crag Gals! This episode features Juan Luis Toribio Vazquez and Michelle Bloomfield, two climbers changing the narrative for climbing in Jamaica. Join us as we chat with Juan and Michelle about what it means to be a climber in Jamaica, the pros and cons of Jamaica becoming internationally recognized for its limestone crags, and the impacts a developing climbing scene has on its climbers. As mentioned in this episode, Juan has started a Go Fund Me to raise money for the climbing community in Jamaica, and you can find that link here: gofund.me/e3a312b6 

      HYPERLINK "https://www.instagram.com/jamrockclimbing/followers/mutualOnly" 

     

    Thank you all so much again for listening today! And a special thanks goes to our technical director, JJ Wong, as well as the Bellisario College of Communications at Penn State University for making this episode possible. We will be listing the social media links below, so be sure to follow us there! 

     

    Instagram: @craggals 

    @psu.climbing.club  

     

    Tik Tok: @crag.gals 
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    53 mins
  • S3E3: Auto-Belay Lawsuit, and Reddit Stories!!

    S3E3: Auto-Belay Lawsuit, and Reddit Stories!!
    Nov 29 2023

    Howdy, y'all!

    So sorry for the delay in getting these episodes out. Carolyn has been super busy with school and it has been super hard to record, edit, and get episodes out to the world. In this episode, Carolyn and Macy have a good laugh at some Reddit stories while also talking about a recently lawsuit regarding Autobelays. Hope you enjoy!

    Our Social Media!

    TikTok: Crag.Gals

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/craggals/

    Instagram for Penn State Club Climbing: https://www.instagram.com/psu.climbing.club/?hl=en

    All of the music heard in today’s episode was produced by Carolyn DeRosa. Special Thanks to our Technical Director, JJ Wong, and the Bellisario College of Communications at Penn State University

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    46 mins
  • S3E2: A Wild Crack Appears, and CLIMBING IN GALWAY, IRELAND!!

    S3E2: A Wild Crack Appears, and CLIMBING IN GALWAY, IRELAND!!
    Sep 26 2023
    Hello there!! Today's episode is a super special one!! Emma, JJ, and Carolyn talk about the new 5.10 crack that appeared in Yosemite Valley and we have a long discussion about Emma's experiences during her study abroad semester in Galway, Ireland!! We'd like to give a HUGE shoutout to everyone at the Mountaineering Club at the University of Galway who had a positive impact on Emma, and we'd like to give a special shoutout to everyone who submitted voice memos of their best Climbing advice (especially our Number 1 fan, Darius :) If you'd like to be featured on the podcast you can do so by sending us a 30-second voice memo on our Instagram! Thank you!!Things we talked about:A New Crack Appears in Yosemite Valley
    • https://www.climbing.com/news/new-crack-appears-in-yosemite-closing-popular-trail/
    The University of Galway Mountaineering Club
    • https://ugmc.ie/
    Our Social Media!TikTok: Crag.GalsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/craggals/Instagram for Penn State Club Climbing: https://www.instagram.com/psu.climbing.club/?hl=enAll of the music heard in today’s episode was produced by Carolyn DeRosa. Special Thanks to our Technical Director, JJ Wong, and the Bellisario College of Communications at Penn State University
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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • S3E1: THE GANG'S BACK TOGETHER!! The First Woman Climbed V16, and What We Learned Over the Summer

    S3E1: THE GANG'S BACK TOGETHER!! The First Woman Climbed V16, and What We Learned Over the Summer
    Sep 19 2023

    Howdy!

    THE GANG'S BACK TOGETHER AGAIN!! The Crag Gals: Carolyn DeRosa, Macy Grove, JJ Wong, AND EMMA SHEPHERD have joined together again for Season 3! In this episode, we all reconnect on our climbing progress, catch up on life, and overall have a conversation about where we think we're going in our lives! Join us at the Crag as we all come back together and bond over our climbing experiences :)

    What We Talked About: Katie Lamb Becomes the First Woman to Send V16!!:

    • https://www.climbing.com/news/katie-lamb-box-therapy-v16/

    • https://www.climbing.com/people/katie-lamb-interview/

    Here's Some Clips From The Movie Carolyn Was In!

    • https://www.tiktok.com/@familycircuspro/video/7244241550232833326?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7280578094375765547

    • https://www.tiktok.com/@familycircuspro/video/7255401397657652522?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7280578094375765547

    You can donate to The Madness Within at this GoFundMe here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/the-madness-within-a-studentmade-seriesHere are some links to our Social Media!! PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE continue to hype us up! This show is possible because of viewers like YOU! The more y'all share our show, the more we'll be able to do for y'all!

    Our Social Media!TikTok: Crag.GalsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/craggals/Instagram for Penn State Club Climbing: https://www.instagram.com/psu.climbing.club/?hl=en

    All of the music heard in today’s episode was produced by Carolyn DeRosa. Special Thanks to our Technical Director, JJ Wong, and the Bellisario College of Communications at Penn State University
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    56 mins
  • SEASON 2 FINALE!! Our Reflections!

    SEASON 2 FINALE!! Our Reflections!
    Sep 18 2023
    Howdy, y'all!! So sorry for our LONG disappearance! But we wanted to get out our reflections for Season 2 before SEASON 3 gets released TOMORROW!! Can't wait to see yall then!The Worlds Longest Route: https://www.climbing.com/places/gunks-traverse-repeated/Special thanks to our technical director: JJ Wong, and the Bellisario College of Communications here at Penn State University!
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    55 mins
  • S2E10: IFSC World Cups, Annapurna 1992, and Post-Divisionals Convo

    S2E10: IFSC World Cups, Annapurna 1992, and Post-Divisionals Convo
    Jun 12 2023
    Howdy y'all! In this episode, Carolyn, Macy, and JJ have a conversation about their experiences regarding the 2023 Mid-Atlantic Divisionals Championship. Everything about our experience with routes, from filming a documentary to massive whips, to even route setting the Crag Gals and JJ discuss how they plan to move forward in their training, and how they plan to spend their time during the off-season. Additionally, we also talk about our thoughts on the IFSC World Cup schedule and the 1992 Climbing Accident on Annapurna. We hope you enjoy!Things We Talked About:The World Cup is starting!
    • https://www.ifsc-climbing.org/index.php/news/828-ifsc-calendar-2023-the-start-of-a-new-olympic-qualification-path
    Notorious Accident Series 4: The Downclimb
    • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alpine_climbing
    • https://www.climbing.com/people/famous-climbing-accidents/
    Check out the documentary we filmed called Finding The Divide: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5dWD2h8WRrY&feature=youtu.beOur Social Media!TikTok: Crag.GalsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/craggals/Instagram for Penn State Club Climbing: https://www.instagram.com/psu.climbing.club/?hl=enAll of the music heard in today’s episode was produced by Carolyn DeRosa. Special Thanks to our Technical Director, JJ Wong, and the Bellisario College of Communications at Penn State University
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • S2E9: Pre USAC Collegiate Mid-Atlantic Divisional Championship

    S2E9: Pre USAC Collegiate Mid-Atlantic Divisional Championship
    May 10 2023
    Howdy y'all! In this episode, Carolyn, JJ, and Macy all have a round table discussion regarding their thoughts and current preparations for the 2023 USAC Mid-Atlantic Divisional Championship in Hackensack, New Jersey!! Everything from our routines, our training schedules, how we're preparing our minds, etc. Join us for this great roundtable discussion!Our Social Media!TikTok: Crag.GalsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/craggals/Instagram for Penn State Club Climbing: https://www.instagram.com/psu.climbing.club/?hl=enAll of the music heard in today’s episode was produced by Carolyn DeRosa. Special Thanks to our Technical Director, JJ Wong, and the Bellisario College of Communications at Penn State University
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    55 mins
  • S2E8: OUTDOOR VS. INDOOR PT. 2, Jenya Kazbekova, Most Notorious Accidents!

    S2E8: OUTDOOR VS. INDOOR PT. 2, Jenya Kazbekova, Most Notorious Accidents!
    May 1 2023
    Howdy y'all! Things have gotten a little rough here in State College with classes wrapping up, but we're managing the best we can! With that being said, in this episode Macy and Carolyn continue the Outdoor vs. Indoor conversation that was started last semester between Carolyn and Emma. Come join us at the Crag as we continue this awesome conversation based on our own experiences!Things we Talked about:
    • Jenya's Statement: https://www.instagram.com/p/CqWEkk0DVyP/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
    • Most Notorious Accidents: https://www.climbing.com/people/famous-climbing-accidents/
    Our Social Media!TikTok: Crag.GalsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/craggals/Instagram for Penn State Club Climbing: https://www.instagram.com/psu.climbing.club/?hl=enAll of the music heard in today’s episode was produced by Carolyn DeRosa. Special Thanks to our Technical Director, JJ Wong, and the Bellisario College of Communications at Penn State University
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    53 mins