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 in deep cultural and spiritual significance, Kitty explores how the very landscapes that captivate climbers and jumpers also demand their respect—unpacking the ethics of high-risk recreation in a sacred place, the importance of listening to Indigenous communities, and how climbers can honor and protect this iconic landscape.