Fear of failure wields tremendous power over climbers who possess an unbending need for success. Ironically, the fear of failure tends to produce failure because... Read More
What makes great climbers great? You might be thinking of things like "strong fingers", "low bodyfat, and "excellent sponsorship". Surely these are part of the... Read More
A question I'm often asked is....how much time—or attempts—should you put into a project route, before taking a break and working on other climbs. My... Read More
Hanging on the rope with pumped forearms may be an all-too-familiar situation, especially if you are passionate about pushing your limits on the rock. And,... Read More
The first step to improving your situation—in anything—can be expressed simply as “know thyself.” You cannot progress beyond your current state with the same thoughts... Read More
As much as any other attribute, your level of confidence upon starting a route may predetermine your likelihood of success. Think back to the last... Read More
Obtaining a high level of performance in any endeavor—and ultimately reaching your goals—depends on your ability to recognize and leverage ongoing process feedback and results.... Read More
It takes great discipline to boulder V12, climb 5.14, summit a daunting mountain peak, and do other great things. In fact, regardless of the grade... Read More
In this episode we’ll examine two of the most common fears among climbers—the fear of falling and the fear of failure—and I’ll arm you with... Read More
NICROS' athlete, Alex Johnson, is one of the world's best female climbers. In this video you'll follow Alex as she works on the highball boulder... Read More
