The Nugget Climbing Podcast EP 286: Steve Moss — Why Discomfort Fuels Breakthroughs, Double V12 Days at Age 40, and 455 V-Points in 24 Hours
Nov 3, 2025
Steve Moss, a Spokane climber and co-founder of For the Love of God Brewing and Pizzeria, shares his late-start journey into climbing at 24. He discusses how discomfort drives personal growth and resilience, tackling two V12 climbs in a single day at age 40. Steve also reflects on the balance of maintaining a brewery and climbing while nurturing family ties. With insights into his training regime, community focus, and the joys of climbing, he emphasizes gratitude and the connections forged through the sport.
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Late Start, Immediate Obsession
- Steve Moss started climbing at 24 after a friend's invite and quickly became hooked despite initial struggles.
- He dropped his gym membership, climbed constantly, and brought his wife into the sport within months.
Discomfort Drives Growth
- Moss says discomfort and pain in climbing teach growth and resilience that modern comforts often deny us.
- He connects physical suffering to valuable personal development across work, relationships, and fear management.
Building A Brewery By Hand
- Steve built his brewery and taproom himself, welding tanks and crafting furniture and tap handles from Leavenworth driftwood.
- Early negative reviews felt deeply personal, forcing him to develop thicker skin while responding to feedback.