The Power Company Climbing Podcast

Feb 20 2025 373 ep. 54 mins 911

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A Climber’s Podcast | Hosts Kris Hampton and Nate Drolet have in-depth conversations with climbers, coaches, and other experts about how to become better climbers physically, mentally, and emotionally. Brought to you by powercompanyclimbing.com.

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BOARD MEETINGS | Principle vs. Prescription in Climbing Training

Feb 20 2025 40 mins

Prompted by the phrase "Common sense isn't always common practice," from Trevor Ragan of Learner Lab, Nate and Kris sat down to discuss five aspects of climbing where they see this holding true. This is the final of those five aspects: principle vs. prescription in climbing training. This episode originally aired on March 23, 2018. _________________________ 🔍 EXPLORE FURTHER Y

BOARD MEETINGS | Should Climbers Train Where They Are or Where They Want To Be?

Feb 13 2025 29 mins

Prompted by the phrase "Common sense isn't always common practice," from Trevor Ragan of Learner Lab, Nate and Kris sat down to discuss five aspects of climbing where they see this holding true. This is the fourth of those five aspects: Training where you are currently instead of where you want to be. Starting where you are is an important first step that is often missed. This epi

BOARD MEETINGS | Should Climbers Generalize or Specialize?

Feb 06 2025 53 mins

Prompted by the phrase "Common sense isn't always common practice," from Trevor Ragan of Learner Lab, Nate and Kris sat down to discuss five aspects of climbing where they see this holding true. This is the third of those five aspects: should climbers generalize or specialize? There is a time to grow your skill set, but it can also be appropriate to focus on one aspect of it. But h

BOARD MEETINGS | The Pros and Cons of Building Grade Pyramids vs. Towers

Jan 30 2025 49 mins

Prompted by the phrase "Common sense isn't always common practice," from Trevor Ragan of Learner Lab, Nate and Kris sat down to discuss five aspects of climbing where they see this holding true. This is the second of those five aspects: the pros and cons of building a grade pyramid vs. a tower. Is one better than the other? When is each appropriate? How might one or the other impac

BOARD MEETINGS | The Quality vs. Quantity Conundrum in Climbing

Jan 23 2025 42 mins

Prompted by the phrase "Common sense isn't always common practice," from Trevor Ragan of Learner Lab, Nate and Kris sat down to discuss five aspects of climbing where they see this holding true. This is the first of those five aspects: the Quality vs. Quantity Conundrum in Climbing. So what is it, where does it often happen, and how can we make sure we are getting the right thing �

Jibé Tribout and Arnould T'Kint | The Birth of Sport Climbing as We Know It

Jan 16 2025 68 mins

Kris sits down in Wyoming with two absolute legends from the 80’s, Jibé Tribout and Arnould T’Kint, to talk about Patrick Edlinger and the birth of sport climbing as we know it. Belgian climbing legend Arnould T’Kint did the third 8a in the world, and the first outside of the US, as well as reportedly being the first to onsight 8a. Jibé Tribout is a French and world climb

Climbing 100 5.13's, My New Book, and Goals About Goals

Dec 17 2024 13 mins

An update on where we've been, where we're going, and my new book, Adapt: Lessons Learned Climbing 100 5.13's. Check out the new book!

EXPERT | Joy Black on Training for Pregnant Climbers, Trimester by Trimester

Oct 21 2024 127 mins

Joy Black is a mother of three, and a strength and climbing coach specializing in working with pregnant and postpartum climbers. In this episode, Kris and Joy go trimester by trimester, looking at training and logistical considerations for pregnant climbers and their partners. Check out all of Joy's courses. Sign up for Joy's newsletter. Save 50% on your first month of Beta for the

EVERY BODY CLIMBS | A Blind Trio featuring Justin Salas, Seneida Biendarra, and Chaz Misuraca

Oct 17 2024 92 mins

This is the final episode in this special series with host Emily Chen-Newton. In keeping with the themes of community-built and community-led, this episode features three truly incredible blind athletes leading the conversation. Emily takes a step back from the mic as Justin Salas, Seneida Biendarra, and Chaz Misuraca carry us through a conversation about each of their unique and o

BUILDER | Lucia Li and Noah Steinberg Are Pushing Their Sport Climbing Limits

Oct 03 2024 88 mins

Lucia Li and Noah Steinberg are an up-and-coming climbing power couple. From Michigan, they call the Red River Gorge their home climbing area, and they are making sure to cement their place there. After using one of our Ebook training plans, they both had breakout seasons – and then they upped the ante the following season without any additional training. In this BUILDER episode,