Episode 74: Nonsighting with Justin Salas
If you've heard of Justin Salas, you may refer to him as a "blind climber." You'd be wrong. He's a climber who just happens to be blind, just like you're a climber who just happens to have sight.
I had the opportunity to session with Justin at Tension Climbing, and it was fascinating to observe and be a part of his process, and talking through it with him was just as interesting. The tools that Justin uses to climb into the double digit V grades are the same tools that we use, and the same ones that many of us fail to cultivate.
We've got a lot to learn.
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I sit down for an informative and hilarious conversation with World Champion climber Mo Beck - both before and after an epic adventure.
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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There are aspects of climbing outside that lead us into learning specific things that we don't necessarily find as easily indoors.
With more and more information out there, it would seem that we can learn faster and better. But that isn't always the case.
Do you really have terrible willpower? Or are you surrounded by distractions and obstacles?
Our very own coach Jess West provides valuable insight as to how setters can smartly and safely train for their goals.
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.
For most, a 100-foot ground fall would be the end of their lives, or at the very least, the end of their climbing careers. Not so for Craig DeMartino.