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Belay On! Outdoor Rock Climbing in San Francisco

Aug 13, 2026 · 22m

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In the heart of San Francisco, near the Castro Theater and Corona Heights, there's a rock wall with a striking appearance. Listener Ravi Bhoraskar stumbled on it and wondered why the rock has a shiny, almost wet-looking appearance. And as a new convert to rock climbing, he also wondered if he could climb it. We dig into the history of urban climbs like this one and how they helped put the Bay Area at the forefront of rock climbing innovation. And don't worry, we'll do some climbing too! Additional Resources: The San Francisco Rock Climbing Spot Known For Its Shiny Surface Read the transcript for this episode Sign up for our newsletter Got a question you want answered? Ask! Your support…