James Pearson
An experienced climber who faced community kickback for trying to push trad climbing and learned from the experience to improve himself.
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Dec 6, 2023 • 2h 16min
E75: James Pearson - There and back again, the online and physical dangers of trying to push Trad climbing
James Pearson, an experienced climber, discusses the community kickback he faced for pushing trad climbing and how he learned from the experience. Topics include the challenges of inflated grading, the importance of enjoying climbing, the appeal and risks of bold trad climbing routes, and the investment and rewards of climbing Bon Voyage.
Mar 16, 2024 • 58min
Adam Ondra Repeats The World’s Hardest Trad Route
Listen to a captivating conversation about James Pearson's groundbreaking trad climb 'Bon Voyage' (E12) and the controversy surrounding climbing grading. Explore Adam Ondra's diverse climbing experiences, maximizing efficiency in climbing, resilience, risk-taking, and reflections on legacy and growth in climbing.
Jan 15, 2024 • 3h 26min
EP 201: James Pearson — The Full Redemption Story, Proposing the Mythical Grade of E12, and Climbing Harder After Kids
Renowned trad climber James Pearson discusses a 15-year-old controversy, proposing the mythical grade of E12, his journey after meeting his wife Caroline, climbing his first 9a, the importance of grading 'Bon Voyage', his fears about becoming a dad, what kids taught him, and more in this entertaining podcast.
