A Climber's Mind
Join me on a journey into the world of climbing through the eyes of a climber and coach, tackling some of the UK’s most challenging routes.On A Climber’s Mind, I share stories from my own experiences on climbs that push both my physical and mental limits, and the lessons…
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Passion, Obsession & Addiction in Climbing - Ollie Stamper (opens the original)
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When does a passion for climbing become something less healthy? In Episode 17 of A Climber’s Mind, Mat is joined by Ollie “Stamper” Stamper, a former addiction counsellor with a fascinating perspective on the relationship between addiction, recovery and climbing. Climbing can provide purpose, structure, community, identity and an incredibly powerful source of reward. For many people, those things can have an enormously positive effect on their lives. But what happens when that relationship becom
Steve McClure: Rainman, Trying Well & Life at the Limit (opens the original)
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In this episode of A Climber’s Mind , I’m joined by Steve McClure - one of Britain’s most accomplished and influential climbers. Steve takes us inside the long process behind the first ascent of Rainman , Britain’s first 9b. We explore what it really means to project at your absolute limit, how he continued learning from the route over many years, and why success depends on far more than simply trying harder. We also discuss the difference between trying hard and learning to try well: managing e
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