Hi folks! Apologies for the long gap in episodes – its been a wild few months over here.

Today’s episode is one that has been on the horizon for a while now – an interview with the guy who keeps the thunder bay climbing scene going, Aric Fishman. I have had a ton of requests from folks wanting to hear from Aric, and his name has come up in almost every single episode of the podcast so far, which says a lot about how much he does for climbing in Thunder Bay.

Aric is the owner and head guide of Outdoor Skills and Thrills, Thunder Bay’s only rock and ice guiding service, and is also the author Thunder Bay Climbing: A Guide to Northwestern Ontario’s Best Kept Secret – which as of this spring is in its second edition! If you haven’t gotten your hands on a copy of the book yet, definitely hit up Aric to pick one up – you will not be disappointed. Featuring high quality topos and drone footage and over 300 new routes, this book is a must have for anyone climbing in Northern Ontario. Stay tuned for details on the book launch party in coming up in the next couple of weeks.

To get in touch with Aric, find him on Instagram @outdoor_skills or facebook.com/OutdoorSkillsAndThrills or check out his website at outdoorskillsandthrills.com.

So with that, sit back, relax and enjoy my conversation with guide and guidebook author, Aric Fishman.