Strap Yer Boots

• 045: The Mountain Only Men May Climb: Exploring the Secrets of Mount Athos

  On a remote peninsula in northern Greece lies one of the most mysterious places in Europe — Mount Athos, a self-governed monastic state where time, tradition, and devotion rule above all else. But there’s one thing that sets this mountain apart from every other pilgrimage site on Earth: for over a thousand years, women have been completely forbidden from entering.In this episode, we dive into the history, the legends, and the living traditions of the Holy Mountain. From its Byzantine roots to its 20 monasteries carved into rugged cliffs, we explore why Athos has remained sealed off from half the world’s population — and what life is really like for the monks who call it home.You’ll hear: – How Mount Athos became a monastic republic – Why women — and even most female animals — are banned – What daily life looks like inside this isolated spiritual world – The controversy and curiosity that surround the mountain todayWhether you’re drawn by the history, the mystery, or just the sheer strangeness of a place frozen in time, this episode takes you as close as you can get — without crossing the border yourself.Instagram @strapyerbootsWebsite strapyerboots.comContact [email protected]

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• 044: Jacob Velarde & the Indian Maiden Falls

  In 2020 Jacob Velarde set out on an adventurous hike to Indian Maiden Falls—an isolated canyon trail known for its narrow ledges and sweeping views. But a single slip turned his journey into a battle for survival. In this gripping episode, we follow Jacob’s trek, his unexpected fall into the canyon, and the determination that kept him fighting through the harsh terrain. A story of wilderness, courage, and the moment everything changed. Instagram @strapyerbootsWebsite strapyerboots.comContact [email protected]

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• 043: When the Wind Roars: The Deadliest Hurricanes in History

  They begin as whispers over tropical seas — small spirals of wind that, given heat and time, grow into monsters. In this episode, we track the world’s deadliest hurricanes: the storms that reshaped coastlines, changed nations, and tested what it means to survive.From the Great Galveston Hurricane of 1900 to the Bhola Cyclone of 1970, from Katrina’s drowned city to the unthinkable fury of Typhoon Haiyan, we uncover the science, the destruction, and the human spirit behind nature’s most powerful force.Along the way, you’ll learn how hurricanes form, what makes them intensify, and why a warming ocean could make the next one even worse. These are the stories of water and wind — and the people who faced them head-on.Because when the wind roars… the world listens.Instagram @strapyerbootsWebsite strapyerboots.comContact [email protected]

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• 042: Sands of Survival: The True Story of Mauro Prosperi

  In 1994, ultramarathon runner Mauro Prosperi vanished during the Marathon des Sables — lost in the vast Sahara for nine days. This is the harrowing true story of endurance, desperation, and the will to survive when the desert closes in.Instagram @strapyerbootsWebsite strapyerboots.comContact [email protected]

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• 041: Walter Bonatti: Alone on the Edge

  At just 24 years old, Walter Bonatti was left stranded at 8,100 metres on K2 — a single night of survival that would become one of the greatest controversies in mountaineering history. Frozen, oxygen-starved, and betrayed by his own team, Bonatti endured the unendurable. But that was only the beginning of a career defined by integrity and impossible courage.In this episode of Strap Yer Boots, we journey through the life of the man they called “the conscience of alpinism.” From his bold first ascent of the Dru’s southwest pillar to his solo winter climb of the Matterhorn, Bonatti redefined what it meant to climb with purity and purpose.We’ll explore the triumphs, the isolation, and the lifelong scars left by K2 — not just physical, but moral. Through it all, Bonatti refused to compromise his principles, insisting that how you reach a summit matters more than reaching it at all.This is the story of a climber who walked away from fame to protect something greater — his truth.Instagram @strapyerbootsWebsite strapyerboots.comContact [email protected]

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