Pete Whittaker, one of the best crack climbers, discusses his current Moab trip, training for Crown Royale 9a, skills needed for cutting-edge cracks, improving at ring locks, the futuristic Crucifix Project, and trips with Tom Randall.

Pete Whittaker, a professional climber, joins the podcast to discuss his latest 9a Trad send, Crown Royale. They dive into Pete's assessment techniques before training and his training structure. They also talk about what Pete has learned from climbers with different strengths and how he stays motivated. The podcast explores the challenges of Crown Royale, the benefits of shoulder training, managing injuries in climbing, and the value of adapting styles and replica training.