Andrew Kirkpatrick is a British mountaineer, award-winning author and film-maker, TV and movie safety advisor, and monologist. He is best known as a big wall climber, having scaled Yosemite&#39;s El Capitan 30+ times, including five solo ascents, and two one day ascents, as well as climbing in Patagonia, Alaska, Africa and Antarctica. He has also crossed Greenland by ski and sailed down Willy Wonka&#39;s chocolate river with Johnny Depp. The Psycho Vertical podcasts cover everything from climbing mountains and mental health, to making a living as a creative and overcoming the hurdles of life.

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Andy Kirkpatrick talks a load of old shite. Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/andy_k_climbing" rel="nofollow">@andy_k_climbing</a>Music by Daniel L.K. Caldwell (Prospect) Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

EP-54 Personal Leadership

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Andy Kirkpatrick talks about the boring subject of first aid kits for climbers.Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/andy_k_climbing" rel="nofollow">@andy_k_climbing</a>Music by Daniel L.K. Caldwell (Prospect) Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

EP-54 First Aid

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Andy Kirkpatrick answers a question on a theoretical rappel problem.Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/andy_k_climbing" rel="nofollow">@andy_k_climbing</a>Music by Daniel L.K. Caldwell (Prospect) Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

EP-53 Rappel problem solving

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Andy Kirkpatrick gives his thoughts on the subject of navigation.Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/andy_k_climbing" rel="nofollow">@andy_k_climbing</a>Music by Daniel L.K. Caldwell (Prospect) Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

EP-52 Navigation

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Andy Kirkpatrick talks about an eclectic list of subjects. Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/andy_k_climbing" rel="nofollow">@andy_k_climbing</a>Music by Daniel L.K. Caldwell (Prospect) Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

EP-51 "You only fail if you quit"

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Andy Kirkpatrick attempts to answer some questions.Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/andy_k_climbing" rel="nofollow">@andy_k_climbing</a>Music by Daniel L.K. Caldwell (Prospect) Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

EP-50 Parts

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Andy Kirkpatrick talks winter stuff/Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/andy_k_climbing" rel="nofollow">@andy_k_climbing</a>Music by Daniel L.K. Caldwell (Prospect) Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

EP-49 Winter Nonsense

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Andy Kirkpatrick talks about being &#39;that guy&#39;. Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/andy_k_climbing" rel="nofollow">@andy_k_climbing</a>Music by Daniel L.K. Caldwell (Prospect) Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

EP-48 Gram

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Andy Kirkpatrick makes some corrections.Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/andy_k_climbing" rel="nofollow">@andy_k_climbing</a>Music by Daniel L.K. Caldwell (Prospect) Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Andy Kirkpatrick makes some corrections.

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EP-47 Corrections

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Andy Kirkpatrick talks about single skin tents, and stuff.Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/andy_k_climbing" rel="nofollow">@andy_k_climbing</a>Music by Daniel L.K. Caldwell (Prospect) Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Andy Kirkpatrick talks about single skin tents, and stuff.

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EP-46 Tax Credits

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In this week&#39;s episode, Andy Kirkpatrick just waffles on.Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/andy_k_climbing" rel="nofollow">@andy_k_climbing</a>Music by Daniel L.K. Caldwell (Prospect) Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

EP - 45 Just Waffle

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In this week&#39;s episode, Andy Kirkpatrick catches up, and talks about climbing holidays.Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/andy_k_climbing" rel="nofollow">@andy_k_climbing</a>Music by Daniel L.K. Caldwell (Prospect) Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

In this week's episode, Andy Kirkpatrick catches up, and talks about climbing holidays.

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EP - 44 On the Beach

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In this week&#39;s episode, Andy Kirkpatrick gives his thoughts on climbing Denali and general expedition advice.Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/andy_k_climbing" rel="nofollow">@andy_k_climbing</a>Substack: <a href="https://andykirkpatrick.substack.com/" rel="nofollow">andykirkpatrick.substack.com</a>Music by Pogo Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

EP-43 Denali Advice

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In this weeks episode, Andy Kirkpatrick talks to RAF mountain rescue legend Pete Kirkpatrick (his dad), about a charmed life.Music by Pogo Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

In this weeks episode, Andy Kirkpatrick talks to RAF mountain rescue legend Pete Kirkpatrick (his dad), about a charmed life.

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EP - 42 Interview with Pete Kirkpatrick

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Andy Kirkpatrick takes some questions.Music by Pogo Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

EP-41 Q&A, sweat, piss and glasses

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Andy Kirkpatrick talks about the ups and downs of belaying.Music by Pogo<a href="https://www.paypal.me/psychovertical" rel="nofollow">Support the show</a> (https://www.paypal.me/psychovertical) Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Andy Kirkpatrick talks about the ups and downs of belaying.Music by Pogo<a rel="payment" href="https://www.paypal.me/psychovertical">Support the show</a> (https://www.paypal.me/psychovertical)

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EP-40 Q&AB Thoughts on belaying

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Andy Kirkpatrick talks about using Leeper cams hooks for protection, bounce testing and issues around the shunt. <ul><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=96s&v=Xh5UJNvrLWM" rel="nofollow">Top Rope Solo with Petzl Shunt CAN Kill You - the Scorpion Catch</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=78s&v=BshgXXn4UEk" rel="nofollow">Rappelling Hacks</a></li></ul>Music by Pogo<a href="https://www.paypal.me/psychovertical" rel="nofollow">Support the show</a> (https://www.paypal.me/psychovertical) Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Andy Kirkpatrick talks about using Leeper cams hooks for protection, bounce testing and issues around the shunt. <ul><li><a href='https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xh5UJNvrLWM&amp;t=96s'>Top Rope Solo with Petzl Shunt CAN Kill You - the Scorpion Catch</a></li><li><a href='https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BshgXXn4UEk&amp;t=78s'>Rappelling Hacks</a></li></ul>Music by Pogo<a rel="payment" href="https://www.paypal.me/psychovertical">Support the show</a> (https://www.paypal.me/psychovertical)

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EP - 39 Q&A Leeper hooks, bounce testing and shunt issues

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<div>Andy Kirkpatrick takes two questions, one on skis, the other on winter axes. Music by Pogo </div><a href="https://www.paypal.me/psychovertical" rel="nofollow">Support the show</a> (https://www.paypal.me/psychovertical) Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

<div>Andy Kirkpatrick takes two questions, one on skis, the other on winter axes. Music by Pogo </div><a rel="payment" href="https://www.paypal.me/psychovertical">Support the show</a> (https://www.paypal.me/psychovertical)

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EP - 38 Q&A Skis and Winter Axes

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Andy Kirkpatrick takes you on a magical mystery tour of the South Coast of England. Music by Pogo<a href="https://www.paypal.me/psychovertical" rel="nofollow">Support the show</a> (https://www.paypal.me/psychovertical) Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Andy Kirkpatrick takes you on a magical mystery tour of the South Coast of England. Music by Pogo<a rel="payment" href="https://www.paypal.me/psychovertical">Support the show</a> (https://www.paypal.me/psychovertical)

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EP - 37 Driving Missed Crazy

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Life from a couch. A brief ramble on regret. Music by Pogo<a href="https://www.paypal.me/psychovertical" rel="nofollow">Support the show</a> (https://www.paypal.me/psychovertical)<a href="https://www.paypal.me/psychovertical" rel="nofollow">Support the show</a> (https://www.paypal.me/psychovertical) Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

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EP-36 Regrets

Andrew Kirkpatrick is a British mountaineer, award-winning author and film-maker, TV and movie safety advisor, and monologist. He is best known as a big wall climber, having scaled Yosemite's El Capitan 30+ times, including five solo ascents, and two one day ascents, as well as climbing in Patagonia, Alaska, Africa and Antarctica. He has also crossed Greenland by ski and sailed down Willy Wonka's chocolate river with Johnny Depp. The Psycho Vertical podcasts cover everything from climbing mountains and mental health, to making a living as a creative and overcoming the hurdles of life.