In this special episode of the podcast, we hear from 3 different climbers (one of whom is myself) as we try to create a framework of basic tips and tactics that could be useful for a first-time competitor at an ISA-style climbing competition. First up, I go back and revisit my notes from when I competed in the 2012 Climbing Competition, and then I’m joined by Chris Sallows and Brick Reilly, who are both more knowledgeable than myself, to get their unique perspective on this topic. There is definitely a lot of value here for a beginner. Let me know what you think!

– Patrick

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Chris Sallows is a talented production climber in the private sector, as well as an up-and-coming competition climber on the Ontario circuit. In this conversation we talk about his backstory and how he got into the trade, mentors along the way, tornadoes, training for competitions, stress eating, heavy metal bands, and much, much more.

This episode of the Educated Climber Podcast is brought to you by the new SAKA mini-MAX knee ascender from ClimbingInnovations.com

 

Show Notes:

Chris on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA_d9bAPn1HrCCplPuCaBMg

 

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Climb high, Work smart, Read more

– Patrick

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Hoping to bring some much needed perspective to this highly controversial and divisive issue…

“If you waste your time a talking
To the people who don’t listen,
To the things that you are saying
Who do you think’s gonna hear?
And if you should die explaining how
The things that they complain about
Are things they could be changing,
Who do you think’s gonna care?
There were other lonely singers
In a world turned deaf and blind,
Who were crucified for what they tried to show.
And their voices have been scattered by the swirling winds of time,
‘Cause the truth remains that no one wants to know”

– Kris Kristofferson 

To Beat The Devil

 

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Climb high, Work smart, Read more.

– Patrick

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Lawrence Schultz, aka Pfannerman, is a legend in the trade, known the world over for his climbing, rigging, and teaching videos. In this in-depth conversation, we dive into his backstory and how he got started in the trade, working for the city of New York and in Central Park, getting started in Youtube, competition climbing, The Schultz Effect and the value of online teaching materials, moving to California to become a contract climber, new projects, and much, much more. Lawrence is full of great stories, I know you are going to love this.

 

Climb high, Work smart, Read more.

– Treemuggs

 

Show notes:

Lawrence’s 15-part videos series *Highly Recommended* –  The Schultz Effect

Lawrence’s Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuoueCKy2cRT4vBW_UsFj4g

Pfannerman on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pfannerman/?hl=en

The Working Climber Series by Jerry Beranek: http://www.wesspur.com/videos/tree-climbing-videos.html

 

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With 46 years experience in tree work, Blair Glenn has seen and done it all. Tune in as we dive into his backstory, how his love of rock climbing and working outdoors eventually landed him in trees, the humble beginnings of his business, running a successful Youtube channel, working with his son, Alex Shigo falling off the stage, close calls, woodworking, mentors, and much, much more.  

Climb high, Work smart, Read more.

– Patrick

 

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Show Notes:

Blair’s Youtube channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvKnNvIM044WTFypfAxDSQQ

Saratoga Tree Service: http://saratogatreeservice.com/

 

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