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The Careless Talk Climbing Podcast

E101: Aidan & Sam - Chalk, Nocturnal Climbing and Swiss Bats

Jun 12, 2024
Aidan & Sam discuss night climbing challenges, artificial light impact on bats in Switzerland, mental health in climbing, chalk preferences, and optimizing climbing performance through marginal gains. They explore breaking free from limitations in climbing, reflections on 'enough', and the concept of climbing at night in Fontainebleau with night vision goggles.
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  • Climbing at night raises environmental concerns in Fontainebleau, impacting wildlife and access.
  • Fear of failure and societal judgment restrict climbers from setting bold goals and exploring new challenges.

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Exploring Climbing Challenges at Night

Climbing at night presents challenges and controversies in Fontainebleau due to environmental concerns with the use of lights. There's a debate on whether climbing at night impacts nocturnal animals like bats. The topic touches on balancing conservation efforts, climbers' access, and potential impacts on wildlife.

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