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Ep. 137: Board Meetings | Top 5 Barriers to Outdoor Climbing Improvement
Podcasts, Mental Training, Tactics, Board Meeting Kris Hampton 7/27/19 Podcasts, Mental Training, Tactics, Board Meeting Kris Hampton 7/27/19

Ep. 137: Board Meetings | Top 5 Barriers to Outdoor Climbing Improvement

Ever wonder why it seems like some people who train and train and train still can't improve their climbing outdoors? Let us explain.

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Bouldering Tactics 101: Overlapping Links (Video)
Tactics, Video Kris Hampton 4/20/19 Tactics, Video Kris Hampton 4/20/19

Bouldering Tactics 101: Overlapping Links (Video)

When we get geographically close to the top of a boulder, we believe that means we're close to the send.  Sometimes, yes. But oftentimes, no.

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Episode 119: Breaking Through with Brian Antheunisse
Podcasts, Tactics, Mental Training Kris Hampton 1/21/19 Podcasts, Tactics, Mental Training Kris Hampton 1/21/19

Episode 119: Breaking Through with Brian Antheunisse

Dark Horse. Climber's Climber. Undercover Crusher. Whatever you want to call it, today's guest Brian Antheunisse may be it.

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A Christmas Gift From Adam Ondra - Just Do It (14c) Onsight Footage with Commentary
Tactics, Video Kris Hampton 12/24/18 Tactics, Video Kris Hampton 12/24/18

A Christmas Gift From Adam Ondra - Just Do It (14c) Onsight Footage with Commentary

Adam Ondra’s commentary on his legendary onsight, along with thoughts from a coach’s perspective.

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The Once and Future Sport Climber: Part One
Articles, Tactics Nathan Drolet 11/26/18 Articles, Tactics Nathan Drolet 11/26/18

The Once and Future Sport Climber: Part One

It’s been a wonderful pump-free five years, but that time has come to an end.

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Episode 109-113: Board Meetings | Top 5 Redpoint Pitfalls with Dru Mack
Podcasts, Board Meeting, Tactics Kris Hampton 11/5/18 Podcasts, Board Meeting, Tactics Kris Hampton 11/5/18

Episode 109-113: Board Meetings | Top 5 Redpoint Pitfalls with Dru Mack

We sit down with Dru Mack to discuss something that we are all far too well versed in: the 5 Most Common Redpoint Pitfalls that we see climbers get trapped in.

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Circuit Tape: Better Training Tape for Climbers
Products, Injury and Prevention, Tactics, Video Kris Hampton 9/15/18 Products, Injury and Prevention, Tactics, Video Kris Hampton 9/15/18

Circuit Tape: Better Training Tape for Climbers

Skin is your sending currency. Stop overpaying.

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Episode 100: How To Weekend Warrior with Kris Hampton Hosted by Nate Drolet
Podcasts, Tactics, Mental Training Kris Hampton 8/9/18 Podcasts, Tactics, Mental Training Kris Hampton 8/9/18

Episode 100: How To Weekend Warrior with Kris Hampton Hosted by Nate Drolet

We're flipping the script for our 100th episode. Nate takes over the host mic, and I do my best to let him lead the conversation.

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Episode 97: Board Meetings | The Art of the 2nd Try Send
Podcasts, Board Meeting, Tactics, Best Of Kris Hampton 7/9/18 Podcasts, Board Meeting, Tactics, Best Of Kris Hampton 7/9/18

Episode 97: Board Meetings | The Art of the 2nd Try Send

Sending a route 2nd try is NOT THE SAME as the 2nd Try Send. The difference isn't even subtle.

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Episode 96: Project 9b with Jorg Verhoeven
Podcasts, Tactics Kris Hampton 6/25/18 Podcasts, Tactics Kris Hampton 6/25/18

Episode 96: Project 9b with Jorg Verhoeven

If you aren't aware of Jorg Verhoeven, it's likely that you don't pay all that much attention to climbing.

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Episode 93: Being Good Climbing Partners with Scott Pagel and Tyler Algeo
Podcasts, Mental Training, Tactics Kris Hampton 5/14/18 Podcasts, Mental Training, Tactics Kris Hampton 5/14/18

Episode 93: Being Good Climbing Partners with Scott Pagel and Tyler Algeo

A good climbing partner can be your greatest asset. If you dispute this, it's probably because you've never had as great a partner as Scott or Tyler.

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Episode 82: Board Meetings | 3 Things We've Learned From Better Climbers with Guest Host Edwin Teran
Podcasts, Board Meeting, Mental Training, Tactics Kris Hampton 3/14/18 Podcasts, Board Meeting, Mental Training, Tactics Kris Hampton 3/14/18

Episode 82: Board Meetings | 3 Things We've Learned From Better Climbers with Guest Host Edwin Teran

Continued from yesterday's Episode 81, Edwin and I come up with our Top 3 things we've learned from climbing with better climbers. 

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Episode 81: Learning from Better Climbers with Edwin Teran
Podcasts, Mental Training, Tactics Kris Hampton 3/13/18 Podcasts, Mental Training, Tactics Kris Hampton 3/13/18

Episode 81: Learning from Better Climbers with Edwin Teran

Climbing is unique in that we get to share the playing field with the best in the game. If we pay close attention to what the better climbers at the crag are doing, we can learn a lot.

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Episode 79: Board Meetings | When To Say Take
Podcasts, Board Meeting, Tactics Kris Hampton 2/25/18 Podcasts, Board Meeting, Tactics Kris Hampton 2/25/18

Episode 79: Board Meetings | When To Say Take

There are appropriate times to say "Take!" There are also instances when saying it is only slowing your progress.

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Episode 74: Nonsighting with Justin Salas
Podcasts, Tactics, Mental Training Kris Hampton 1/22/18 Podcasts, Tactics, Mental Training Kris Hampton 1/22/18

Episode 74: Nonsighting with Justin Salas

Justin Salas is a climber who just happens to be blind, just like you're a climber who just happens to have sight.

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Episode 72: Does Size Matter? with Marina Inoue
Podcasts, Mental Training, Tactics Kris Hampton 1/7/18 Podcasts, Mental Training, Tactics Kris Hampton 1/7/18

Episode 72: Does Size Matter? with Marina Inoue

Marina Inoue is a 5'2" force to be reckoned with. She's the sweetest person you've ever met. Then she pulls onto the rock and crushes your project.

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You Should Probably Just Try Harder
Articles, Tactics, Rants, Podcasts Kris Hampton 11/8/17 Articles, Tactics, Rants, Podcasts Kris Hampton 11/8/17

You Should Probably Just Try Harder

How often do you give 100%? REALLY give 100%? I make my living coaching climbers, and I seldom see a climber try their hardest.  Myself included.

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Episode 41: Board Meetings | Can Everyone Climb V10?
Podcasts, Tactics, Board Meeting Kris Hampton 5/19/17 Podcasts, Tactics, Board Meeting Kris Hampton 5/19/17

Episode 41: Board Meetings | Can Everyone Climb V10?

Jon Glassberg recently wrote in a blog that, “Climbing double digits is an attainable goal for any serious climber.” We agree.

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Episode 24: Board Meetings | Top 3 Redpoint Tactics
Podcasts, Tactics, Board Meeting Kris Hampton 12/26/16 Podcasts, Tactics, Board Meeting Kris Hampton 12/26/16

Episode 24: Board Meetings | Top 3 Redpoint Tactics

We discuss our top strategies and tactics for redpointing that can help you approach projects more efficiently.

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Episode 13: Board Meetings | Top 3 Mistakes We See Being Made
Podcasts, Board Meeting, Physical Training, Mental Training, Tactics Kris Hampton 10/11/16 Podcasts, Board Meeting, Physical Training, Mental Training, Tactics Kris Hampton 10/11/16

Episode 13: Board Meetings | Top 3 Mistakes We See Being Made

As we've taken our workshops to gyms across the country, we've seen lots of cool, positive things happen, but we've also seen lots of mistakes being made. 

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