PEAK PODCAST WITH BEN SANFORD - EPISODE 7 - LEE & BEN COSSEYIn this episode of the Peak Podcast, I sit down with Australian climbing legends Lee and Ben Cossey. Brothers, physiotherapists, and some of the strongest climbers in the country.We dive into their climbing journey, some first ascents of Australia’s hardest climbs.Their approach to training, risk, and injury prevention and how being physiotherapists informs their climbing.The unique brotherhood and dynamic that fuels their projects and pushes them to new limits.Exploring hidden climbing spots, epic adventures, and the mentality required to send hard routes.Whether you’re a climber, adventure enthusiast, or just love hearing stories of grit, focus, and passion, this episode is packed with insights, laughs, and climbing tales.HUGE THANKS TO: Brecon Littleford: https://www.rumblrfilms.com.au‪@rumblrfilms‬ Kamil Sustiak: https://www.kamilsustiak.comSimon Carter: https://www.onsight.com.au ‪@SimonCarterNoFilter‬ for supplying footage and images of the brothers. Follow Ben Sanford's Journey:https://www.bensanfordmedia.com  / bensanfordmedia    / peakpodcastau    / bensanfordmedia    / peakpodcastau    / bensanfordmedia  Get 15% OFF Radix Protein and Freeze Dried Meals (lightweight yet dense nutrition, no preservatives).USE LINK: https://radixnutrition.com.au/SANFORD15 or CODE: SANFORD15Check Out My Equipment Recommendations:https://amzn.to/4akGasc00:00:00 – Intro & Finding Climbing00:05:20 – Early Adventures & Learning the Craft 00:08:55 – The Off-Route Bungonia Story00:11:32 – Deliberately Seeking Adventure (Wooden Chocks Story) 00:16:14 – Iconic Routes, Risk & Motivation 00:17:44 – Soloing, Headpointing & Managing Fear 00:21:39 – Big Grades, Training & Patagonia Prep 00:23:53 – Patagonia Expedition (Capsule Style, Nine Days on the Wall) 00:33:08 – Yosemite Baptism by Fire 00:48:59 – Physiotherapy Journey & Move Clinic00:55:00 – Training Methods & Preferences01:05:13 – External Pressure to Perform01:12:15 – Purpose, Identity & Motivation Over Time01:22:31 – Weekly Training Structure & Life Balance 01:31:22 – Movement, Style & Long-Term Progression 01:35:20 – AI, Creativity & Adaptation 01:36:51 – Closing & Sign-offSong: Crucial - JMPSCR :KLRCWSZC8DNKC51Z