Jibé Tribout and Arnould T'Kint | The Birth of Sport Climbing as We Know It

This episode of "Written in Stone" features an interview with G.B. Tribout and Arnoud T'Kint, two prominent climbers from the 1980s, discussing the birth of sport climbing and the development of 8a grade routes. They share their experiences, the rivalries, particularly between Parisian climbers and those in the south of France, and the impact of media attention on climbers like Patrick Edlinger. The conversation covers the evolution of climbing techniques, the camaraderie and competition among climbers, and specific routes and events that shaped the era, such as Les Specialistes and the Snowbird competition.