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Mountain Talk

Inspired by Mountains

For over 10 years I have dreamed of creating a blog space for mountain-inspired content. For training advice, discussions of mindfulness and presence, climbing beta, and more. Mountain Talk is an outlet created in the spirit of bringing mountain enthusiasts the information that has made me a better athlete, alpinist, and human.

In addition to the blog content located below the Mountain Talk Podcast is available on all major audio platforms.

All content will forever be paywall free but your financial support is always greatly appreciated.

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George Cedric Bieker

2 min

Paradox

Paradox: the "between-ness' of things. The truth found in contradiction. In self and other, in light and shadow, in the systems we build,...

George Cedric Bieker

6 min

An Integral Approach to Mountain Athletics

An integral approach to the holistic development of mountain athletes.

George Cedric Bieker

3 min

Me, Myself and I

My name is George Bieker. I'm a climber, a guide, a coach, and a co-founder at Summation Athletics. Stated simply, climbing is my life. I...

George Cedric Bieker

1 min

The Way

All at once I found myself on the banks of a mountain stream. A vision, a clarity of mind that had rarely been seen before. The ripples, the

George Cedric Bieker

3 min

Castaways

There are many words that I could use to reference what I mean, to attempt a translation of experience or to convey the stillness in a momen

George Cedric Bieker

2 min

17,075'

There's something about the presence of mind that is created in the pursuit of mountains, that for better or worse, spills over into all

George Cedric Bieker

4 min

Home.

I wake to a vibrant red horizon. A moment in space and in time when all the earth seems suspended. Suspended between darkness and light, bet

George Cedric Bieker

7 min

New Year, New You.

Many people around this time of year, myself included, will no doubt make a plethora of New Year's resolutions. The narcissist within al

George Cedric Bieker

4 min

Why I Climb

"I can't explain the gravitas of mountains any more than the whys of passion or the effortlessness of falling in love. I just find

George Cedric Bieker

1 min

Welcome to the Alpine

There is something about the Alpine that makes me feel at home. The freedom of movement, the necessity of awareness, the sunsets and...

George Cedric Bieker

3 min

The Journey Ahead

There aren't many times in life when you recognize a true crossroads. When the perception of future paths are so clearly defined and so...

George Cedric Bieker

1 min

The Mountain

There they wait solemn and quiet until in the comfort of our homes, or the caring touch of a woman's skin they start to whisper...The al

George Cedric Bieker

2 min

The Season

We have waited for what seems like an eternity for this. We have dreamed of certain climbs, certain movements, certain grades. We have dream

George Cedric Bieker

9 min

Commitment: A Journey in Red Rocks

Like any good climbing trip, it started with a hangover. We woke to blurry eyes and snowflakes, a stark contrast to the desert sky to come.

George Cedric Bieker

10 min

Alpine Desert: The Story of Africa

Its 2:55 A.M. I’ve been traveling for 21 hours and it’s hot. I’m standing in front of a glass panel like that of a bank teller or county fai

George Cedric Bieker

1 min

Enlightenment

This is my last night at Barafu Hut. At 15,100 feet there is something awe inspiring about this place. That there is no life here. That...

George Cedric Bieker

1 min

Summit

Barafu Camp, 15,100 ft. As the sun sets on Mawenzi we prepare ourselves for our full moon summit attempt. That night we would encounter...

George Cedric Bieker

1 min

Shapeshifter

Shapeshifter V9. Area 74. Ozark Mountains, Arkansas

George Cedric Bieker

6 min

Numb: Keiner's Route on Long's Peak

It's 02:30 and I wake. 6 hours of sleep last night. It will have to do. Today is my first attempt at a real alpine climb. Breakfast. Its...

George Cedric Bieker

4 min

To Dawn.

Gray's and Torrey's Base Camp: Today was my first monologue with death. The first time where I felt there was a legitimate chance I could...

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