EP 251: Eric Jerome
December 2, 2024
Photo by Dan Gajda
Eric Jerome is a V15 climber and prolific bouldering developer. We talked about getting hit by a drunk driver, how his injury led to a paradigm shift, why he is actively caring less about climbing, seeking the minimal effective dose, developing new boulders in the Flaming Gorge and The New, buying a house, his career with KAYA, the gamification of climbing, and much more.
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00:00:00 – Intro
00:02:12 – Hit & run
00:04:42 – The recovery process
00:07:57 – A paradigm shift
00:10:55 – The Top 100 project
00:13:23 – A really fun game
00:17:08 – A healthier relationship with climbing
00:21:02 – Body type & relationship with food
00:25:12 – Finger strength & volume as a heavier climber
00:33:33 – Minimal effective dose
00:40:59 – Cycling projects & developing
00:49:02 – A new bouldering area in Utah
01:00:57 – Documenting new boulders
01:08:00 – Bouldering in The New
01:11:47 – Buying a house in West Virginia
01:32:37 – House swaps & gratitude
01:37:45 – More about The New
01:46:09 – Life going forward
01:50:02 – Summer vibes in The New
01:53:15 – Best lines in the UK
01:55:09 – Eric’s career with KAYA
02:03:19 – Building a database
02:07:25 – Gamification & misconceptions about KAYA
02:17:38 – Upcoming KAYA features
02:21:02 – Wrap up & EXTRA teaser