Hamish McArthur
Elite young boulderer and competition climber who surprised the community by placing fifth at the Paris Olympics and rapidly repeating some of the world’s hardest boulder problems (including Megatron and No One Warns the Wicked).
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Oct 8, 2025 • 1h 40min
Hamish McArthur: Sending V17 Fast, Breakthrough Finger Training, One-Touch Technique, and a Burden Flash Attempt
Hamish McArthur, an elite British climber and former Olympian, shares his journey from competitive athlete to outdoor boulder aficionado. He discusses his rapid V17 sends, including how he topped Megatron in just five days. Hamish reveals his new grip technique learned from Daniel Woods and argues for focusing on strengths rather than weaknesses in training. He also touches on his approach to climbing without struggle, seeking joy in the process, and his creative passions beyond climbing, including art and cooking.
Oct 3, 2025 • 53min
Who The F@#k is Hamish McArthur?
Hamish McArthur, an elite young boulderer and surprise fifth-place finisher at the Paris Olympics, shares his incredible journey. He candidly discusses how competitions reshaped his perspective on climbing and what it was like to approach the Olympics as an underdog. Hamish reveals his intuitive training methods and the joy he finds in bouldering projects rather than hard routes. Plus, he reflects on the creative process behind tackling world-class problems like Megatron, emphasizing that enjoyment and mindset make daunting climbs feel achievable.
