Just a few thoughts
This week we celebrate climbers and leaders: a commentator, five community leaders making space for other climbers, and an Olympic medalist. We celebrate Nationals and the top coaching symposium this week. And we ask for your nominations to celebrate your business leaders.
Insider Stuff
- Podcast: Nathaniel Coleman – preparing for the Tokyo Olympics, climbing in a sauna, and Kendama training (The Nugget Climbing)
- The problem solvers – meet five climbers of color finding their place, and making space for others, in a sport that’s not always welcoming (Endria Richardson, The Trust for Public Land)
- Video: What It Was Like As An Olympic Climbing Commentator Ft. Meagan Martin (Climber’s Crag)
- Feeling the Burn – Worsening Wildfires Are Impacting Climbing (Access Fund)
Events Coming Soon
- Nov 13-17: National Championships at Momentum SLC (USA Climbing)
- Nov 15: Virtual Performance Climbing Coach Summit
- If You Like Ice, The Upcoming Ouray Festival Will Blow Your Helmet Back (Corey Buhay, Climbing Mag)
Training Tips
- A Beginner’s Guide to Board Training for Climbers (Noah Walker, Gripped)
- Conditioning for Climbers – Fitness and Strength Are Not the Same (Neil Gresham, Climbing Mag)
- Pull-Ups Will Make You a Better Climber, This is How To Do Them (Gripped)
Strategy Beta
- Taking the Lead – How to Take and Catch Falls (Brent Smith, Climbing Mag)
- Podcast: The Worst Sport Climbing Tactic (The Power Company)
- Podcast: The Worst Bouldering Tactic (The Power Company)
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