The Power Company Climbing Podcast
Sports:Wilderness
When Beth Rodden redpointed To Bolt or Not To Be in 1998 she became the youngest woman to climb 5.14a. Fast forward 20 years and Beth's website lists her as "Mother - Pro Climber - Writer". Mother first. Climbing is growing up.
Beth and I sat down in Jackson, Wyoming while she was there to speak at The Teton Library Mountain Story series, despite delayed flights and a busy schedule. I wanted to know how climbing had changed for her since her son Theo was born, and what tips she might have for parents who are embarking on their own adventures.
One of the most accomplished climbers of all time, it hasn't been all smooth sailing for Beth, and we dig into that and how it's informed her decisions. Her entire identity was as a climber. What happens when you're climbing 4 or 5 NUMBER grades below your previous best? Are you still a climber? Where does your identity go?
Beth has a good hold on this, and we can all learn from it.
You can find Beth at www.bethrodden.com
See Beth's recommendations for kid gear HERE.
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BOARD MEETINGS | The Art of Learning Climbing
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Matt Fultz | A New Breed
Brittany Leavitt | Listen + Teach
BOARD MEETINGS | Top 5 Reasons You Abandon the Training Plan
Yves Gravelle | For the Love of Training
Troy Fauteux | Try Harder
BOARD MEETINGS | Art of the Side Goal
Dr. Favia Dubyk | Survive to Thrive
Dr. Natasha Barnes | Pain Science for Climbers
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