The Nugget Climbing Podcast EP 273: Facundo Langbehn — The WHY Behind Hard Climbing, the Goal of Intention, & His Approach to Improving
May 12, 2025
Facundo Langbehn, a Chilean-American boulderer and renowned climber, shares his journey of sending The Nest V15 and the challenges of hard climbing. He discusses the psychological aspects of the sport, emphasizing intention and community. Facundo also dives into the evolution of climbing training techniques, balancing strength and recovery, and maintaining an optimistic view of climbing media. His insights on navigating technology's impact on focus and the importance of enjoying the climbing process make for a captivating and motivational conversation.
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The Multifaceted Why Behind Climbing
- Facundo climbed his dream boulder The Nest V15 after a challenging, emotional, and costly journey.
- He found climbing meaningful beyond sending, appreciating physical, mental, and social dimensions.
Enjoy Climbing's Journey Over Sends
- Enjoy the 99% of climbing that is not sending because sends are rare.
- Climbing must be done for pure enjoyment, not just to be the best or send every project.
Early Commitment’s Childhood Tradeoff
- Facundo seriously trained climbing young but often missed typical childhood fun.
- Despite feeling different from peers, he valued his supportive climbing community.