Board Meetings | Stop Blaming the Routesetters

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Written By Kris Hampton
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The title says it all. We do it too much. We blame the routesetters for our own failings, our own shortcomings, our own lack of commitment, our own destructive ego. It's not their fault. Here's why. 

In fact, if the outdoors had a comment box, here’s what we’d find in it:

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Photo of Carlo Traversi by Mary Mecklenberg

Photo of Carlo Traversi by Mary Mecklenberg

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Photo from Kim and Graham McGrenere

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Kris Hampton

A climber since 1994, Kris was a traddie for 12 years before he discovered the gymnastic movement inherent in sport climbing and bouldering.  Through dedicated training and practice, he eventually built to ascents of 5.14 and V11. 

Kris started Power Company Climbing in 2006 as a place to share training info with his friends, and still specializes in working with full time "regular" folks.  He's always available for coaching sessions and training workshops.

http://www.powercompanyclimbing.com
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