Chris Sharma: His 5.16 Project, Offering Cash for Hard Sends, and How He Balances Power Vs. Endurance
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Elite climber Chris Sharma explores:
A wild idea to offer cash incentives for sending hard outdoor climbs
What happens when comp climbers get psyched on rock
Why being a busy dad has improved certain aspects of his climbing
Details on his super steep next level 5.16 (??) project
Knowing when to walk away from a project
Being motivated by grades can be good sometimes
The art of not giving a f*ck
How he alleviates send pressure
The intensely beautiful and unique experience of DWS
How YOU can climb with him and Magnus Midtbø
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Here are some AI generated show notes (hopefully the robots got it right)
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:45 Guest Introduction: Chris Sharma
01:17 Chris Sharma's Current Projects
01:42 Deep Water Soloing and Retreats
02:27 Host's Personal Update
03:35 Chris Sharma's Climbing History
04:19 Discussion on Climbing Routes and Challenges
08:52 Competitive Climbing vs. Rock Climbing
20:06 Balancing Climbing and Family Life
27:03 Maintaining Climbing Fitness and Strength
31:12 Exploring the Appeal of Bouldering
31:36 The Steep Cave Project
32:15 Inspiration and Progression in Climbing
33:51 Switching Gears and New Challenges
35:34 The Physicality of Santa Ana
37:14 Balancing Fun and Hard Work
39:08 The Role of Inspiration in Climbing
40:29 Fizzy Vantage Nutrition
41:53 Personal Climbing Goals and Reflections
51:03 Climbing as a Profession
54:51 The Joy of Deep Water Soloing
01:02:49 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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