Tommy Caldwell, a legendary professional big wall rock climber, shares his experiences of scaling the infamous Dawn Wall and being taken hostage in Kyrgyzstan. He discusses the power of elective hardship and how it can lead to personal growth and resilience. Tommy's story is a testament to pushing boundaries and achieving the seemingly impossible.

Guests: Ollie Torr (coaching V17 climbers & Olympics), Will Bosi, Toby Roberts, Tommy Caldwell. Main topics: training weaknesses, Olympics preparation, game-changing exercises, coming back stronger from injury, coaching V17 climbers.

Elite climber Tommy Caldwell shares his struggles and breakthroughs in Training, Nutrition, Tactics, and Mental Game.  - Tommy Caldwell is quite possibly the greatest all around rock climber of this generation... and perhaps of all time. He has five first free ascents on El Cap alone, including the Dihedral Wall which went unrepeated for 12 years, and of course the Dawn Wall, widely considered the hardest big wall climb ever. Tommy was also the first person to free The Nose in under 12 hours and free two El Cap routes in a day. With partner Alex Honnold, Tommy freed the Yosemite Triple Crown, bagged the first ascent of the Fitz Traverse in Patagonia, and holds The Nose speed record at under two hours. But can he sport climb? Yep, he can. Tommy put up the FA on Flex Luthor, which he didn’t even bother giving a grade because he’s Tommy, it went unrepeated for 18 years… and now has been suggested at 15b which would make it the first 9b in the World. Beyond climbing, Tommy is a rad dad and a tireless activist for environmental causes. There's so much good stuff in this 60 minute chat you're going to want to listen to it 10 times.  - PhysiVantage is the official climbing-nutrition sponsor of The Struggle. Visit www.physivantage.com/discount/STRUGGLE15 to receive 15% off your full priced nutrition order.    Petzl is the official gear sponsor of The Struggle. Check out their amazing products, including the Sirocco helmet, at your local gear shop and learn more at petzl.com. - The Struggle is carbon-neutral in partnership with The Honnold Foundation, whose mission is to promote solar energy for a more equitable world.  - Want to be a podcast hero and score yourself some rad limited edition swag? Support the show and the climbers who make it by becoming a Patron at www.patreon.com/thestruggleclimbingshow - CHAPTERS: Struggle: 0:07:48 Training: 0:14:25 Nutrition: 0:26:24 Tactics: 0:32:52 Mental Game: 0:42:18 Purpose: 0:53:04 Takeaways: 1:08:36 - Follow along on Instagram @thestruggleclimbingshow, and @tommycaldwell - Still reading? You deserve a free sticker: Please rate and review the show -- it really helps us to reach a wider audience! Snap a pic of your review, post to IG, and tag @thestruggleclimbingshow so that we can find you, and we'll send you a sticker just because you're rad. - This show is produced by Ryan Devlin and Mary Mathis, and is hosted by Ryan Devlin. The Struggle is a proud member of the Plug Tone Audio Collective, a diverse group of the best, most impactful podcasts in the outdoor industry.  - Let's climb hard and do good things in the world!    

Tommy Caldwell, the first to free climb the Dawn Wall in Yosemite National Park, shares his journey, including being held hostage, losing a finger, and getting divorced. He discusses the different types of climbing, the years-long process of preparing for the climb, and the virtue of 'elective suffering'. Lessons in persistence and drive, a traumatic experience that changed his career, and overcoming setbacks are also highlighted.

Tommy Caldwell, a legendary rock climber known for the Dawn Wall, joins forces with Taylor Shaffer, a photographer and expedition wingman. They share exhilarating tales from their adventure to Alaska's Devil's Thumb, including the challenges of blending climbing with conservation efforts. They also recount their transformative journeys through breathtaking landscapes, the joys of camaraderie, and the little mishaps—like vehicle troubles—that made the trip memorable. Discover how these experiences shaped their views on nature and environmental awareness.