The Runout #158: Laura Pineau and Kate Kellegan Go Big on Triple Crown
Update: 2025-10-31
Description
On June 8 Kate Kellegan and Laura Pineau (aka Mademoiselle Fissure) became the first women to complete the Yosemite Triple Crown. That means the climbed El Capitan, Half Dome and Mt. Watkins in a day. Their time was 23 hours, 36 minutes, and 40 seconds. In this conversation, Kate and Laura share the tactics they used to achieve their big link-up, including tapping into the stoke and support of the community.
But first, Kalous lays down on the therapy couch while Dr. Bisharat tries to diagnose why redpointing projects isn't bringing him the kind of joy you might otherwise expect.
Last, the Pink Rope Club from Atlanta performs their anthem.
Show Notes
Triple Crown News on UK Climbing: https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2025/06/kate_kelleghan_and_laura_pineau_on_completing_the_yosemite_triple_crown-73998
Follow Kate Kellegan: https://www.instagram.com/katekelleghan/
Follow Laura Pineau: https://www.instagram.com/laurapineau/
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