E124: Where is Aidan? Is climbing a sport? Can we liberate ourselves from our ego?
The Careless Talk Climbing Podcast
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Climbing Standards and Personal Journeys
This chapter explores the competitive dynamics of climbing, focusing on the significant route Terra Nova and its controversial 9a grading. It highlights the personal challenges faced by climbers, the evolving standards of the sport, and the emotional nuances that accompany climbing as both a competitive and personal endeavor. The discussion touches upon the categorization of climbing, its philosophical implications, and the humorous side of misattributed quotes within the climbing community.
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