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#136 Tim, My Dude — Bouldering Has Leveled Up, The Next Gen Is Better, 15d Is Harder Than V17, and The Best Highball In The World

The Testpiece Podcast

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Exploring Climbing Grades and the Ethics of Bouldering

This chapter explores the complexities and uncertainties in climbing grades, using a bet about the Shaolin climb as a focal point. It contrasts diverse climber perspectives on grading implications and examines the ethical considerations surrounding the identification of a route's 'true line' through its historical context and variations.

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