Hand Holds: Climbing after Parenthood
Hand Holds: Climbing after Parenthood is a free-to-watch series featuring well-known climbers discussing their transitions into parenthood and what it’s meant for their climbing.
The second episode features Kris and is out now!
And in case you missed it, be sure to check out this conversation between Kris and the creator of Hand Holds, mother and climber Allyson Gunsallus!
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Joy Black is a strength and climbing coach specializing in working with pregnant and postpartum climbers.
Allyson Gunsallus is a mom, climber, and director of an upcoming film series that will uncover the issues faced by climbers who are parents.
Today we REWIND to this conversation about parenting, identity, and climbing with the great Beth Rodden.
Every pregnancy story is unique. I’m sharing my story because it’s not the story I thought I’d tell.
Taylor Reed and Bella Jariel set the bar high for being a successful coach/climber team. Taylor has helped coach Bella to big success on the international stage.
In 1998, Beth Rodden became the youngest woman to climb 5.14a. Fast forward 20 years, and Beth's website lists her as: Mother - Pro Climber - Writer.
At a time when we're seeing a whole new generation of young crushers becoming adults, the role of the parent has become more and more important.
Emily Tilden is a no-bullshit straight-shooter with a mental tenacity that is sometimes difficult to comprehend.
Meghan Baker is a 43 year old mom (to a teenager), who works 50 hours a week, volunteers, and still makes time to train for climbing.
Kris Hampton
A climber since 1994, Kris was a traddie for 12 years before he discovered the gymnastic movement inherent in sport climbing and bouldering. Through dedicated training and practice, he eventually built to ascents of 5.14 and V11.
Kris started Power Company Climbing in 2006 as a place to share training info with his friends, and still specializes in working with full time "regular" folks. He's always available for coaching sessions and training workshops.
Watch Kris talk fatherhood, climbing, and more in this free-to-watch documentary series.