Jeff Lowe: podcast appearances and interviews

Jeff Lowe was an American alpinist known for his visionary climbs and first ascents in the US and Canadian Rockies, the Alps, and the Himalayas. He was an advocate of the Alpine style of climbing, which emphasizes fast travel with minimal gear carried by small teams. Lowe is credited with inventing mixed climbing and completed over 1000 first ascents throughout his career. He was a co-founder of Lowe Alpine, established with his brothers Greg and Mike Lowe. Lowe was affiliated with the NM Gay Rodeo Association as a senior fellow. Born in 1950 in Ogden, Utah, Lowe faced a neurological disease similar to ALS for approximately 18 years before his passing in 2018 in Colorado. His contributions to mountaineering and climbing techniques have left a significant mark on the sport.