That time I nearly biffed the move 👀
Final YouTube vid on my New River Gorge trip is up now – link in bio if you’re interested!
#climbing #sportclimbing #512 #newrivergorge #youtube
SOUND ON | I turn 34 today 👀
That means I’ve been climbing for six years: I got myself a climbing gym membership for my 28th birthday (thanks, me).
So here are the six most important things that I’ve learned.
Number 6: You will get injured. And that’s okay.
Being injured sucks, but it’s better than spending every second on the wall trying not to get injured.
Number 5: Climb with people who climb like you want to
And I’m not just talking about getting strong. Want to be bold? Climb with people who are bold.
Number 4: Conditions matter more than you think
Every year, I think I finally understand this. And every year, I learn that I still don’t.
Number 3: There is always another beta
Even on Burden of Dreams, the hardest boulder problem in the world. You just have to find it.
Number 2: Confidence is everything
If you don’t believe you can do the thing, it doesn’t matter how strong you are. But if you do believe, sometimes try-hard is enough.
Number 1: You are who you tell yourself you are
You will be good at what you say you’re good at, and bad at what you say you’re bad at. You get to decide. Use that power wisely.
#climbing #rockclimbing #bouldering #sportclimbing #send #whip #birthday
That one time my belayer made sure I knew not to fall 😂
“It’s because of the ledge below you, you know what I mean? Like you would definitely hit it.”
I thought this caught-on-camera interaction was too hilarious not to share.
Context: I’ve been trying to get on some of the 5.11’s in Red Rock that I haven’t already done... Turns out they’re almost all sandbagged, terrifying, or both 👀
5.11 climber Hayley picked good. I’ll leave it at that.
#climbing #climblikeagirl #climbingblog #sportclimbing #redrock #vegas #511 #onsight
Oopsie 💀
I got on this mixed route earlier in the season and... sent the climb, but clearly punted on the lower.
I guess I need to practice retrieving cams (and placing them, for that matter).
Happy to 1) not hit my head and 2) provide some entertainment.
P.S. I would absolutely wear a helmet if I did this route again. I normally do when gear is involved, but just didn’t think of it with this route being mixed. Lesson learned!!
#climbing #sportclimbing #tradclimbing #redrocks #oops
“I’m just sooo tired” SRSLY THO
This clip is from my very last tie-in at the end of a month in Siurana 🫶
I had *the best* time. Sent a bunch of stuff I’m proud of, fell off a lot more, and even extended my trip by a week... only to get sick 🫠
Back in the US now, trying to get some power back after alllll that vertical sport climbing.
More to come!! 🇪🇸
#climbing #sportclimbing #spain #siurana #whip
Just because something is popular, doesn’t necessarily mean it’s good 😬
Climbers all over the world have the same stick clip – one that hasn’t been updated in years. But now there’s another option: the Small Stick Plus.
It’s smaller, lighter, longer, more durable (no plastic!!), and purpose-built to wear on your harness.
And just in case you don’t love the Small Stick, we have a 30-day money-back guarantee. So you can get a full refund, no questions asked.
(But we think you’re gonna love it.)
#climbing #stickclip #smallstick #clipstick #send
The perfect all-around stick clip?
We made the Small Stick Plus to be small enough to whip with, but big enough to use as a regular stick clip too.
So a lot of the time, it can even clip the second bolt (it’s 6’3” extended) 👀 So you can leave the big, heavy stick clip behind sometimes!
Plus, the Plus (pun intended) is perfect to use as a travel stick clip: literally any suitcase will accommodate its tiny 14.5 inch length. if you want one. Linked in bio ☝️
#climbing #sportclimbig #stickclip #clipstick #travel
In the latest episode of Inner Fire Climbing podcast, I discuss with Hayley McKinney @512andbeyond how she was able to overcome her fear of falling after a bad accident.
Hayley is a climber and YouTuber based out of Las Vegas. (Check out her YouTube: 5.12 And Beyond)
Thanks again for joining the podcast!
On this episode we also talked about:
👉 From too terrified to climb to sending 5.13
👉 Tips for overcoming fear
👉 Full Tilt Bougie/Year of Pain
👉 For the love of slab
Available on Spotify, Apple and other major platforms.
The show is supported by my patrons (/innerfireclimbing) – patrons get dibs on questions, and a bunch of other coaching content and goodies.
#podcast #climbingcoach #climbingtraining #overcomingfear
We made a new tiny stick clip…
This is the Small Stick Plus. He’s 6’3” extended, 14” compacted, and weighs 149g (less than two quickdraws).
He can also do new things, like clip up without using a quickdraw 👀
Plus, his pole is bigger and sturdier than the OG – but still plenty small enough to take falls with.
Speaking of, the Original Small Stick isn’t going anywhere. This new guy just gives you more options 🤓 for more info – link in bio ☝️
#climbing #sportclimbing #stickclip #clipstick #send
BIG(GER) THINGS COMING 👀
We’re expanding our product line...
Small Stick Plus: coming soon
(And don’t worry, the original Small Stick isn’t going anywhere – we’re growing, not replacing)
DM us if you want to be the first to know when it drops 🔥
#climbing #stickclip #clipstick #send #gear
