Terrible Climbing Advice That's Actually Great
In this Board Meeting, Nate and I sit down to discuss the many pieces of advice that, when actually looked at, make no real sense, but simultaneously make all of the sense in the world. It's easy to ignore catch phrases and cliches, but if this episode helps you stop and think the next time you hear one - and as a result you actually change your behavior accordingly - WIN.
Is bringing your phone into the climbing gym worth it? We're conflicted…
There's a fine line between reactive and proactive training. If you're constantly being corrective or reactive, you may want to rethink things.
Kris and Nate discuss their favorite protocols, both that they use themselves and in programming for their clients.
Kris presents his idea of the Atomic Elements of Climbing Movement to Nate and asks for his thoughts.
If we want to assess our climbing movement skills over time, are the standardized boards the best option? We're conflicted…
How do we decide where to focus our efforts when it comes to becoming a BETTER climber – rather than just a stronger one?
If the more you climb, the better you get, then why do we all know that one guy that’s been climbing forever and still stuck at 5.10?
One of our favorites: Kris and Nate discuss ideas about our mental models for learning, and how we might apply these ideas to climbing.
There are lessons from the climbing in a gym that should absolutely be applied outdoors in order to become a better climber faster.
With more and more information out there, it would seem that we can learn faster and better. But that isn't always the case.
Does kneebarring hard boulders make you stronger? We're conflicted.
Watching Will Bosi and Aiden Roberts work on the Burden of Dreams replica is fun, but is it valuable for the rest of us?
Kris chats with our very own coach Nadya Suntay to remind us why it’s better to keep it simple when it comes to our training.
Our very own coach Jess West provides valuable insight as to how setters can smartly and safely train for their goals.
Kris and Nate sit down to discuss some of the perks and pitfalls of climbing in today’s modern mega gyms.
Or any grade, for that matter. Boulder or sport.
Kris and fellow Power Company coach, Taylor Fragomeni, discuss how you can make the transition from indoor to outdoor climbing easier on yourself.
Kris and Nate are joined by Lauren and Caitlin of The Average Climber Podcast, to discuss some of the biggest ways climbers get in their own way.
Both are important. Which is your default? Do you value the other?
We talk about the ways the gym doesn’t prepare you for climbing outside, and provide some tips on how you can address this gap.
Are you making these common sport climbing mistakes?
It's easy to ignore catch phrases and cliches, but maybe you should stop and think the next time you hear one.
A 5 hour session might be too long…
It’s a thin line, and one that is tricky to navigate.
There is a common theme between a grilled cheese sandwich and good training advice.
It’s far more comfortable for us to blame ignorance for our lack of progress than it is to blame our own efforts.
Whenever there is a training article online or some tidbit of knowledge on social media, it’s important that you consider the context.
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.
There's a time and place for using beta videos, but in the gym?