Скачать или смотреть Things I wish I knew about rock climbing (part 2!)

Okay okay, since some of you asked for part 2 😅

More things I wish 18-year-old me knew:

5️⃣ Consistency beats intensity.
At 18 I thought the best climbers were the ones absolutely destroying themselves every session. Now I know the real magic is showing up again and again. Not every day needs to be heroic. Some of the biggest improvements come from simply climbing regularly for years.

6️⃣ Technique ages better than brute force.
I used to think getting stronger would solve everything. Strength helps, sure. But the longer I climb, the more I realize the best climbers are just… ridiculously efficient. Quiet feet, relaxed grip, good pacing. Strength fades faster than good movement.

7️⃣ Injuries are teachers (annoying ones).
At 18 I ignored every tiny tweak. Now I actually listen to them. A finger twinge isn’t a challenge to push harder; it’s information. Taking care of your body is part of the sport if you want to climb for decades.

8️⃣ Your style will evolve.
The climbs I loved at 18 aren’t the ONLY ones I’m drawn to now. I enjoy so many more styles of climbing now, and even though slab will ALWAYS be my favorite, I pick projects in all forms now!

9️⃣ Climbing is better when it’s shared.
When I was younger I focused mostly on grades. Now some of my favorite days are the weird adventures, the long approaches, the silly sessions with friends. Turns out the people matter just as much as the rock.

Still learning, still getting stronger, still very much figuring it out.

But 28-year-old climber is better 18-year-old climber in every way I can think of.

…part 3?