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Cool Conversations with Kenton Cool

Cool Conversations with Kenton Cool

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Conversations had the right way. Welcome to 'Cool Conversations' hosted by Kenton Cool.

Kenton is one of the world’s leading high-altitude climbers, and a highly engaging and inspiring motivational speaker. He was the first person in history to complete the ‘Everest Triple Crown’, reaching the summit of Mount Everest, Nuptse and Lhotse in one continuous push from base camp and has stood on the roof of the world, Mount Everest, 19 times. In short, he's got lots of stories to tell, and it's on Cool Conversations where he shares them.

With regular guests from the world of sport and adventure featuring on the show, Kenton and his guests share their epic adventures, life lessons, experience and expertise to inspire you.

Cool Conversations 2020
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Episodes
  • TFTT: Carstensz Pyramid
    Mar 24 2026

    We have another Tales from the Trails for you this week! This time, Kenton travels to West Papua to climb Carstensz Pyramid with 'the twins' who are ticking off their 'seventh summit' on this expedition.

    Travel to and from Indonesia is severely impacted by the war in Iran and this adds a variety of challenges to the trip. However, they are all surmountable and the trio make it to base camp with only one major drama. Carstensz Pyramid is the lowest of the seven summits at 4,884m and the climb to the top can be done in one push from base camp, but is heavily reliant on good weather.

    Kenton takes us up the mountain with them, describing the equipment, the route, the weather and the views.

    Listen now for a taste of a mountaineering expedition, narrated in real time.

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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • TFTT Argentina Part 2
    Mar 10 2026

    Tales from the Trails continues this week and Kenton and his client, Tim, are on the slopes of Aconcagua in Argentina pushing for a summit.

    Will they be blessed with a good weather window? Will Tim's knee and Kenton's quad hold up against the conditions? Will they choose to take their time or will they try to get up and back quickly?

    Kenton talks us through all his decisions and takes us, step by step, up this iconic mountain with him.

    Listen in to get a real flavour of the life of a professional mountain guide.

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    1 hr and 1 min
  • TFTT from Argentina, Part 1
    Feb 24 2026

    Tales From The Trails (TFTT) is back and this time Kenton is in Argentina. He takes us along on his journey from Mendoza to Aconcagua base camp and beyond, describing the conditions, the terrain, the camps and the people. Kenton has recorded this on his acclimatisation rotation before attempting the summit in a few days time.

    Aconcagua is known for being very windy and there are a couple of bits of audio in which the wind is quite prominent. We hope you will continue listening as it always drops off after a few seconds. Take it as evidence that this is recorded direct from the mountain!

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    1 hr and 8 mins
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