Mark Twight
Alpinist, writer, and founder of Gym Jones known for bold alpine ascents and for applying intense training methods to athletes, military units, and film actors; author of Refuge and a prominent voice on pursuit of human potential.
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Feb 10, 2026 • 2h 14min
Voice of the Mountains: The Responsibility to Remain with Mark Twight (part two)
Mark Twight, alpinist, writer, and founder of Gym Jones, recounts survival on Nanga Parbat and how near-death forged his approach to training. He traces the shift from personal obsession to service through coaching military, actors, and athletes. Topics include mobility and hazard management in alpinism, brutal training methods applied to film and special ops, ethical responsibility in coaching, reinvention, and accepting changing limits.
Feb 3, 2026 • 1h 42min
Voice of the Mountains: The Hunger for Redemption with Mark Twight (part one)
Mark Twight, alpinist, writer, and photographer known for bold solos and blunt essays. He recounts redefining identity after elite climbing. They examine the Slovak Direct’s turning-point meaning. He discusses evolution toward nonstop alpine endurance, the cost of single-minded pursuit, survivor’s guilt, mentoring, and the setup for a harrowing Nanga Parbat survival tale.
