EP 275: Steven Bergey (Patron Spotlight)
May 22, 2025
Steven Bergey started climbing at 31 and climbed his first V11 outside within four years. We talked about his projecting approach, the “outdoor gear”, suspending your disbelief until the magic happens, his diet and sleep routines, tips for climbing at night, the pivotal moments that change our lives forever, and more.
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Show Notes:
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00:00:00 – Intro
00:03:24 – When to call it on a project
00:08:40 – Summer mode
00:10:27 – The Martin Keller approach
00:14:34 – Steven’s approach
00:17:53 – The outdoor gear
00:24:10 – Anthem
00:29:26 – Adapting to fingery climbing
00:33:26 – Diet
00:37:16 – Thoughts on keto & carnivore
00:42:38 – Still improving
00:43:59 – TB2
00:49:35 – More about diet
00:58:12 – Sleep
01:02:20 – Snacking & when he climbs
01:03:36 – Work & night climbing
01:09:08 – Light tips
01:11:49 – Tea & coffee
01:15:59 – Put in the time
01:18:56 – Suspend your disbelief
01:21:16 – Pivotal moments
01:28:59 – Wrap up