Hazel Findlay: podcast appearances and interviews

Hazel Findlay, born in May 1989, is a British climber known for her achievements in traditional climbing, sport climbing, and big wall climbing. She has made notable accomplishments including becoming the first female British climber to ascend a route graded E9 and to climb a route graded 8c (5.14b). Findlay completed the third ascent of the Yosemite traditional route Magic Line, graded 8c+ (5.14c). She has also climbed El Capitán four times on four different routes, showcasing her skill across various challenging climbs. Additionally, Findlay has achieved many first female ascents on other routes, demonstrating her prominence in the climbing community. Her contributions to traditional climbing were recognized in 2013 when she received the Golden Piton Award from Climbing magazine for her outstanding achievements in the discipline.