
 The Careless Talk Climbing Podcast
 The Careless Talk Climbing Podcast E102: Ethan Pringle - Projecting, motivation, passion and social media rambles
 Jun 19, 2024 
 Legendary climber Ethan Pringle shares insights on challenging climbs like The Nest and Jumbo Love, mental hurdles, evolving climbing styles, and competition experiences. Topics include sustainable travel plans, social media struggles, psychological impact of comparison, and balancing personal content online. Pringle also reflects on self-discovery in climbing, importance of psychological preparation, and returning to conquer challenging sport climbing routes. 
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 Intro 
 00:00 • 4min 
 Love, Climbing, and Travel: Extended Stay in Cape Town 
 04:09 • 5min 
 Discussion on Climbing Challenges at Merta and Geographical Locations in England 
 09:20 • 6min 
 Evolution of Climbing Mindset and Techniques 
 14:50 • 11min 
 Evolution of Climbing Competitions and Diversified Disciplines 
 25:41 • 25min 
 Rocklands Climbing Plans and Sustainable Travel 
 50:31 • 8min 
 Navigating Social Media as a Professional Climber 
 58:14 • 23min 
 Psychological Impact of Social Comparison in Climbing 
 01:21:11 • 7min 
 Exploring the Impact of Immediate Reactions and Online Behavior 
 01:27:53 • 2min 
 Exploring Climbing Projects in Switzerland and Finland 
 01:29:31 • 3min 
 Journey of Self-Discovery in Climbing 
 01:32:21 • 28min 
 Importance of Psychological Preparation and Challenges in Climbing 
 02:00:06 • 25min 
 Discussion about Returning to Finish a Challenging Sport Climbing Line 
 02:25:18 • 2min 
