The best performers in sport are usually masters of anticipating upcoming difficulties (or the opponent) and developing novel strategies for winning. Climbing is no different.... Read More
Goals are the ultimate motivator. For many climbers, the long-term goal is simply to climb harder, while for others the ultimate goal is to succeed... Read More
In this video podcast, you will learn about the true power of positive thinking—and I’m going to tell you about one climber who best exemplified... Read More
While many climbers simply pick routes that look good or are highly recommended or considered classic, you can improve your performance and the learning value... Read More
A tall, steep sport route can be daunting, intimidating, and sometimes even a little scary. It should not be surprising, then, that your thoughts and emotions in the... Read More
I occasionally hear from an experienced climber, with hundreds of ascents under his belt, complaining that he still wrestles with a severe fear of falling... Read More
Climbing near your limit can be stressful. Desperate moves, risk of falling, and the uncertainty of what’s next can foster unproductive thoughts and physical tension... Read More
Knowing the importance of concentration to effective risk management and optimal performance, it’s essential that you step onto the vertical stage armed with techniques to... Read More
Researchers have compared successful and less-successful performers and determined that the ability to maintain concentration is a primary discriminating factor. The best performers were less... Read More
The pursuit of maximum climbing—whether you define it as realizing your climbing potential or maximizing your climbing experience—requires a long-term, disciplined effort to train optimally.... Read More
