Kris and Nate are joined by Lauren and Caitlin of The Average Climber Podcast, to discuss some of the biggest ways climbers get in their own way.

Once you learn the power of good tactics it can be hard to step away from them.

Both are important. Which is your default? Do you value the other?

How many times have you gone up a route and felt overwhelmed, only to look back and realize that it’s not as intimidating as it initially seemed?

Are you making these common sport climbing mistakes?

Are you making these common bouldering mistakes?

Quitting doesn’t have to be a bad thing.

“This season, I chose a different path. I decided to invest in my body and recognize the work that it did for me."

Some say it doesn’t work. We disagree.

Effective ways to approach bouldering.

Redpointing is an ultimate success built on the backs of many failures.

We were all beginners once.

“How much better would you be if you had all of those days back?”

Not all climbing goals are created equal.

The 2nd Try Send is more than just a near miss onsight or a lucky send.

Yoga and climbing seem to go together. But does yoga help your climbing?

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.

Part three from Nate: training in December and January, how I spent my time in Hueco to keep preparing myself for sport climbing, and what I’m doing from here.

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

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