Tanner Wanish on Manufacturing Adversity and Redefining Limits”

In this episode, we sit down with Tanner Wanish—former Navy SEAL turned elite big-wall climber—whose achievements in Yosemite have redefined what’s possible. From setting a speed record on the Triple Crown to inventing the Yosemite Quad and completing the Goliath Traverse.

We dive into Tanner’s unique philosophy of “manufacturing adversity”—deliberately seeking out hardship as a path to growth. He shares how his military background shaped his mental toughness, the logistics of fueling multi-day endurance climbs, and the delicate balance between risk and reward.

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