Today's episode is a question and answer session from the Performance Climbing Coach Seminar, recorded live in Columbia, MD.

Someone once told me that the person who needs to work on their mental game isn’t the same person who needs to be doing physical training. I’m here to argue otherwise.

My perception of what I was capable of, what could be possible, how hard I can push myself, the belief, the confidence, was all very much changed through a mere three weeks of training.

Don't get us wrong... we LOVE gyms. And if your only goal is to be as good as you can in your gym, then you can skip this episode.

We're flipping the script for our 100th episode. Nate takes over the host mic, and I do my best to let him lead the conversation.

Shaper/setter Tonde Katiyo has put quite a bit of thought and care into his craft. He approaches it with both a pragmatism and creativity that often don't exist together.

"A good coach-athlete relationship means that coaches allow themselves to not always be right..." - Madeleine Eppensteiner | Climbing Psychology

Brown Girls Climb aims to promote and increase visibility of diversity in climbing by establishing community, encouraging leadership, and creating inclusive opportunities.

Sending a route 2nd try is NOT THE SAME as the 2nd Try Send. The difference isn't even subtle.

If you aren't aware of Jorg Verhoeven, it's likely that you don't pay all that much attention to climbing.

Ryan Gagnon brings data-driven research and infectious enthusiasm to his programs built to introduce and engage minority youth in climbing.

Sod’s Law states: “Anything that can go wrong, will always go wrong, with the worst possible outcome.” Turns out, Sod generally spends his time at the climbing gym.

We sit down in Hueco Tanks with bouldering pioneer John Sherman to discuss California Condors, his lengthy list of accomplishments, and his most infamous creation: the V scale.

We've been asked often who our trusted sources of information are. And we know there’s a LOT out there. So here are some of our favorites.

A good climbing partner can be your greatest asset. If you dispute this, it's probably because you've never had as great a partner as Scott or Tyler.

Registered Dietician Aicacia Young believes that health begins in the gut, and she LOVES to talk about it.

“Learn how to train, then train hard, then train smart. Most people will never have to go past step two.”

Nate and I sit down to discuss how we feel about climbing gym grades. Do they matter? Should they be taken seriously?

Taylor Reed and Bella Jariel set the bar high for being a successful coach/climber team. Taylor has helped coach Bella to big success on the international stage.

Peter Bonamici is a midwest bouldering legend.