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EP 242: Molly Beard
Top Route Setting, Top Route Setters Steven Dimmitt Top Route Setting, Top Route Setters Steven Dimmitt

EP 242: Molly Beard

Molly Beard was the first female L5 routesetter in the US. We talked about what climbing gyms were like in the 90s, how she got started in routesetting, learning the language of movement, getting her L5, dealing with misogyny, staying up to speed on setting trends, how to have longevity as a routesetter, budgeting your body dollars, advice for young routesetters, and much more.

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EP 173: Louis Parkinson
Top Training, Top Bouldering Steven Dimmitt Top Training, Top Bouldering Steven Dimmitt

EP 173: Louis Parkinson

Louis Parkinson is a London-based climber and coach and is one of the best in the world at teaching dynamic movement. We talked about the benefits of indoor climbing, how practicing comp-style boulders can help your rock climbing, sending his first 8B in Magic Wood, timing your breathing with hard moves, skill drills for experienced climbers, how to break down dynamic movements, cultivating confidence, and much more!

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