The Power Company Climbing Podcast

Lauren and Nate join me to discuss the importance of seeing the process through - an element often forgotten when talking about the importance of the process.  You can find Lauren at Good Spray Climbing . Be sure to snag your own copy of The Hard Truth: Simple Ways to Become a Better Climber . We don't tweet. We scream like eagles.   The Power Company Podcast is brought to you by Power Company Cli...

Ryley returns to discuss one of my favorite topics. As climbers, we often end up chasing success... but is there a better way? Be sure to snag your own copy of The Hard Truth: Simple Ways to Become a Better Climber . We don't tweet. We scream like eagles.   The Power Company Podcast is brought to you by Power Company Climbing  and is a proud member of the Plug Tone Audio Collective . You can help...

Briana returns to discuss everyone's favorite topic: grades. There is precious little logic in the usual discussion around grades - it ends up being mostly emotion. We do our best to inject a little logic. Follow Briana on Instagram . Learn more about Climb L8 . Be sure to snag your own copy of The Hard Truth: Simple Ways to Become a Better Climber . We don't tweet. We scream like eagles.   The Po...

I met Al and Ziggy at a bouldering workshop on our Oz Tour in 2019, and was immediately taken by their excitement for improving at climbing, and by how much they dug into the concepts I was teaching that night. In this episode we discuss how to keep things in perspective when your days aren't dominated by climbing, and the importance of partners who help you keep those few days moving forward.  Be...

Sydney Smith is not only an excellent community builder, but she's also someone who thinks and reflects deeply on her own climbing. In this episode we discuss one of the toughest things for any athlete - hell, any person - to deal with: ego, particularly when intimidated. Be sure to snag your own copy of The Hard Truth: Simple Ways to Become a Better Climber . We don't tweet. We scream like eagles...

Ryley Rush LOVES climbing. Her genuine joy for it is palpable, and makes it even more interesting to explore what's happening when things feel harder than expected. Ryley and I discuss the struggles of getting outside enough to be comfortable there, and how important partners who care can be.  Be sure to snag your own copy of The Hard Truth: Simple Ways to Become a Better Climber . We don't tweet....

Dale Wilson is our data analyst, coach, and resident meme curator. His wider view of data and how to best use it is MASSIVELY important for us. In this episode we discuss how easy it is to get sucked into continuing training your strengths, and end up completely blind to your biggest deficiencies.  Be sure to snag your own copy of The Hard Truth: Simple Ways to Become a Better Climber . We don't t...

We are incredibly lucky to have Jess on our coaching team. She brings a wealth of knowledge, a background in many areas of training and performance, and she's the coolest. In this episode we discuss the differences between working out and training - and why working out might be just fine for you.  Follow Jess on Instagram . Be sure to snag your own copy of The Hard Truth: Simple Ways to Become a B...

Briana sets big goals and chips away at them - including climbing, social justice, and community building. In this episode we discuss how it easy it is to get off track, and what might help keep you on. Follow Briana on Instagram . Learn more about Climb L8 . Be sure to snag your own copy of The Hard Truth: Simple Ways to Become a Better Climber . We don't tweet. We scream like eagles.   The Power...

Tom and Amanda are two of Australia's best climbers, and hosts of a great podcast, Baffle Days . We did some time zone wrangling to talk about one of Tom's super powers - the art of the punt. Check out Tom and Amanda's podcast and shop . Check out Thrive . Be sure to snag your own copy of The Hard Truth: Simple Ways to Become a Better Climber . We don't tweet. We scream like eagles.   The Power Co...

Sarah and Taylor are back to discuss one of the most important - and overlooked - aspects of becoming a better climber - trying HARD. Be sure to snag your own copy of The Hard Truth: Simple Ways to Become a Better Climber . We don't tweet. We scream like eagles.   The Power Company Podcast is brought to you by Power Company Climbing  and is a proud member of the Plug Tone Audio Collective . You ca...

You all know Nate. While there's no need to introduce him, I really appreciate that he's not only my cohost for the Board Meetings, but that I also have a collaborator who believes in what we're building. In this episode we discuss the phenomenon of sandbagging - which very likely happens FAR less than you think it does. Yes, you. Be sure to snag your own copy of The Hard Truth: Simple Ways to Bec...

Devin Dabney is a creative polymath who I'm honored to call a friend and collaborator. In this episode we discuss not only the bad habits of boulderers, but how they relate to our lives in general.  Follow Devin on Instagram . You can find his new podcast, The American Climbing Project , anywhere you get pods. Be sure to snag your own copy of The Hard Truth: Simple Ways to Become a Better Climber...

We're lucky to have Nadya Suntay on our team. She's thoughtful, dedicated, and damn strong! If you're in our Proven Plan group chats, you know what kind of champion she is! Be sure to snag your own copy of The Hard Truth: Simple Ways to Become a Better Climber . We don't tweet. We scream like eagles.   The Power Company Podcast is brought to you by Power Company Climbing  and is a proud member of...

Sydney Smith is a thoughtful community builder who is a General Manager of Momentum Texas. They are lucky to have her.  Lauren Abernathy from Good Spray Climbing brings her energy back for another episode. Be sure to snag your own copy of The Hard Truth: Simple Ways to Become a Better Climber . We don't tweet. We scream like eagles.   The Power Company Podcast is brought to you by Power Company Cl...

My good friend Yasmeen is back in this episode to discuss getting sprayed at - in general and as a woman in the gym. Be sure to snag your own copy of The Hard Truth: Simple Ways to Become a Better Climber . We don't tweet. We scream like eagles.   The Power Company Podcast is brought to you by Power Company Climbing  and is a proud member of the Plug Tone Audio Collective . You can help us keep ep...

Yasmeen is one my oldest and best friends, and is a thoughtful, and all-around badass human and climber.  Be sure to snag your own copy of The Hard Truth: Simple Ways to Become a Better Climber . We don't tweet. We scream like eagles.   The Power Company Podcast is brought to you by Power Company Climbing  and is a proud member of the Plug Tone Audio Collective . You can help us keep episodes ad-f...

Taylor and Sarah are dedicated climbers who I spent some of my best seasons sport climbing with, and have taken on the mentor role themselves. Be sure to snag your own copy of The Hard Truth: Simple Ways to Become a Better Climber . We don't tweet. We scream like eagles.   The Power Company Podcast is brought to you by Power Company Climbing  and is a proud member of the Plug Tone Audio Collective...

Lauren Abernathy is a climber and coach who brings a huge amount of good energy to everything she does. You can find her online at Good Spray Climbing . Be sure to snag your own copy of The Hard Truth: Simple Ways to Become a Better Climber . We don't tweet. We scream like eagles.   The Power Company Podcast is brought to you by Power Company Climbing  and is a proud member of the Plug Tone Audio...

Sarah Kremer is a coach and climber who has figured out how to care immensely about both her team AND her own climbing.  Be sure to snag your own copy of The Hard Truth: Simple Ways to Become a Better Climber . We don't tweet. We scream like eagles.   The Power Company Podcast is brought to you by Power Company Climbing  and is a proud member of the Plug Tone Audio Collective . You can help us kee...

Jenn Bouma is someone I've watched accept lesson after lesson with excitement and curiosity. That might just be the magic bullet.  Be sure to snag your own copy of The Hard Truth: Simple Ways to Become a Better Climber . We don't tweet. We scream like eagles.   The Power Company Podcast is brought to you by Power Company Climbing  and is a proud member of the Plug Tone Audio Collective . You can h...

Miles West is a thoughtful routesetter who has certainly heard his share of excuses.  Be sure to snag your own copy of The Hard Truth: Simple Ways to Become a Better Climber . We don't tweet. We scream like eagles.   The Power Company Podcast is brought to you by Power Company Climbing  and is a proud member of the Plug Tone Audio Collective . You can help us keep episodes ad-free by becoming a Pa...

Brittany Hoffman was absolutely integral to the making of the book, but more than that, she's been a key part of my growth over the last 2 years. In this episode, the Introduction to many days in a row of episodes, we discuss the important role she played. Be sure to snag your own copy of The Hard Truth: Simple Ways to Become a Better Climber . We don't tweet. We scream like eagles.   The Power Co...

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In this episode, Kris and Nate discuss the top 5 ways you can - if you are so inclined or need to - shorten your climbing sessions without sacrificing quality: Have a Plan (and a backup plan) Have your Warmups Dialed Get to the Point (FOLLOW the plan) Eliminate Distractions Set a Time Limit We don't tweet. We scream like eagles.   The Power Company Podcast is brought to you by Power Company Climbi...