Nate Drolet | A Consultation with The Struggle Climbing Show
Today's episode comes from The Struggle Climbing Show and features our very own coach Nate Drolet in consultation with the show's host Ryan Devlin, who has been working hard towards a goal to climb 13a. They'll talk movement analysis, technique improvement, and more. This is the first of two episodes with Nate on the topic, so be sure to head over to The Struggle to hear the second part!
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Available to Patrons of The Struggle Climbing Show, Nate covers 14 barriers that are holding us back from improving technically, including:
Why climbing with straight arms is NOT more efficient
When it’s good to make others’ beta your own
The most important question to ask yourself when you fall
The conflict between strength and skill
The three things to focus on to get better RIGHT NOW
Why practice is the opposite of performance
How to make climbing not feel like work
What we can learn from the V3 that Adam Ondra DIDN’T flash
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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.
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