Policy Rx with the Rock Doc

The Art of Climbing with Luke Mehall

Climbing is more than the routes we climb—it’s the stories, art, community, and experiences that shape its culture. In this episode of Policy Rx, The Rock Doc sits down

The Future of Climbing in Designated Wilderness with Jason Keith

When the Protecting America's Rock Climbing (PARC) Act became law in 2025, it marked a historic win for climbers. Now comes the next step: the draft climbing management g

Reflections on Climbing’s Past and Future with Beth Rodden

Professional climber Beth Rodden joins the Rock Doc for a reflective conversation about her lifelong relationship with climbing, from serving on the Access Fund board ear

Why Adaptive Athletes Belong in Wilderness with Quinn Brett

Professional climber and adaptive athlete Quinn Brett joins the Rock Doc for a candid conversation about how her life-altering injury reshaped her relationship with the o

What It Means to Be a Dirtbag with Cedar Wright

Professional climber, filmmaker, and OG dirtbag Cedar Wright joins the Rock Doc to unpack what it really means to be a dirtbag—then and now—from sleeping in caves in Yose

Why Futuristic Climbing Requires Access with Connor Herson

Pro climber Connor Herson joins the Rock Doc to explore how access has shaped his career—from bold trad lines to recently becoming the third person in history to free The

Climber to Climbing Advocate with Timmy Kang

Pro climber Timmy Kang joins the Rock Doc to reflect on the season that reshaped his relationship with climbing by joining Access Fund in Washington, D.C. Fresh off send

Risk and Reverence in Bears Ears with Kitty Calhoun

Legendary alpinist Kitty Calhoun joins the Rock Doc to discuss her recent Climbing Magazine op-ed on base jumping in Bears Ears. Drawn by world-class terrain and rooted i

Why You Shouldn't Sleep on Oak Flat with Sierra Blair

What makes Oak Flat worth fighting for—and worth climbing at? Pro climber Sierra Blair joins the Rock Doc to share why this iconic Arizona destination is so special, from

From the Crag to the Capitol with Chris Schulte

In the latest episode of Policy Rx, the Rock Doc sits down with first ascensionist and bouldering extraordinaire: Chris Schulte. Listen as they dive deep into one of clim

Climbing for Change with Kai Lightner

In the most recent episode of Policy Rx, the Rock Doc sits down with Kai Lightner to talk climbing advocacy—from his introduction to the political process to founding his

Tariffs, Trade, and the Cost of Adventure with Black Diamond

In his most recent episode of Policy Rx, the Rock Doc sat down with VP of Operations, Fabian Garza and the Advocacy & Sustainability Manager, Jessica Powell at Black Diam

Stonemaster to Climbing Advocacy with Lynn Hill

Climbing legend Lynn Hill joins the Rock Doc on Policy Rx to reflect on her journey—from bold ascents since the '70s to decades of climbing advocacy—and what today’s clim

Protecting Public Lands with Tommy Caldwell

In this episode of Policy Rx, the Rock Doc sits down with Tommy Caldwell to talk climbing advocacy—from his decades-long fight to protect Bears Ears in Utah to defending

Taking Climate Action to the Summit with Caroline Gleich

In his latest Policy Rx, the Rock Doc sat down with professional ski mountaineer and environmental advocate Caroline Gleich to talk about Caroline's advocacy work, her re

Uniting the Outdoor Industry with Jessica Turner

The Rock Doc sat down with the president of Outdoor Recreation Roundtable, Jessica Turner, to break down what's happening at the policy level regarding government staff r

Inside the National Park Service with Bob Ratcliffe

The Rock Doc sits down with Bob Ratcliffe, who mostly recently served as the Division Chief of Conservation and Outdoor Recreation for the National Park Service, to talk

Decoding Public Lands Policy with Jason Keith

The Rock Doc sits down with Senior Policy Advisor Jason Keith to discuss what's next for the PARC Act and how we plan on working with the current administration.