What does it take to climb all 58 of the Canadian Rockies’ 11,000-foot peaks?

This week on the Overheard Podcast, we’re joined by Canmore-based alpinist and former Canadian biathlete Haldan Borglum. After spending nearly two decades competing at the highest levels of biathlon, Haldan stepped away from elite sport and turned his focus to the mountains, completing one of the most demanding alpine projects in Canada in just over two years.

We trace that journey from his childhood and years on the biathlon circuit to discovering mountaineering, learning the technical skills required for the Rockies’ biggest objectives and realizing that a record-breaking pace was within reach. We also dive into the final expedition to Tusk Peak and Mount Clemenceau, where changing plans, mechanical failures and difficult decisions ultimate ...