Prompted by the phrase "Common sense isn't always common practice," from Trevor Ragan of Learner Lab, Nate and Kris sat down to discuss five aspects of climbing where they see this holding true. This is the second of those five aspects: the pros and cons of building a grade pyramid vs. a tower.

Is one better than the other? When is each appropriate? How might one or the other impact your future climbing?

This episode originally aired on March 20, 2018.

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