E139: The 9A tier list episode... and also shoes
The Careless Talk Climbing Podcast
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The 9A Obsession: Climbing Culture's Dilemma
This chapter explores the climbing community's fixation on achieving difficult grades like 9A and how it can overshadow the inherent beauty of climbing. The speakers discuss personal motivations and the complex relationship between intrinsic satisfaction and external recognition within the sport. Through a candid dialogue, they reflect on the implications of grading climbs and the risks of misrepresentation in pursuit of status.
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