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Ethan Pringle: Common Climber Mistakes, Releasing Mental Baggage, and Finding Better Beta


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In this episode, pro climber Ethan Pringle explores:
  • Dealing with discomfort
  • Releasing mental baggage
  • Struggling with self-image
  • Prioritizing outdoor climbing over indoor training 
  • What he and Sharma have in common
  • Going back for unfinished business 
  • Goals for Meltdown and La Rambla
  • The benefit of discovering “tired beta”
  • What the best boulderers do  
  • There’s always better beta. Always. 
  • A sport climber's mentality for bouldering 
  • Managing risk and fear on scary boulders

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            Here are some AI generated show notes (hopefully the robots got it right)

            00:00 Introduction

            01:26 Ethan Pringle's Climbing Achievements

            02:49 Deep Dive into Climbing Philosophy

            04:25 Interview Begins: Ethan's Background and Struggles

            12:03 Mindset and Emotional Challenges in Climbing

            56:09 Unlocking Beta: The Key to Climbing Success

            57:42 The Philosophy of Constant Refinement

            01:00:23 Creative Solutions and Beta Breakthroughs

            01:03:37 The Importance of Strategy and Tactics

            01:19:11 Managing Fear and Mental Barriers in Climbing

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            This show is produced and hosted by Ryan Devlin, and edited by Glen Walker. The Struggle is a proud member of the Plug Tone Audio Collective, a diverse group of the best, most impactful podcasts in the outdoor industry.

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