The Struggle Climbing Show

Ryan Devlin

Named one of Climbing Magazine’s favorite podcasts. 2M+ Downloads! If you love rock climbing, self-improvement, and inspiring stories... chalk up and pull on.

PRO ACCESS

Ad-Free, Bonus Episodes, Pro Clinics, and more!

€9,99/mo or €99,99/yr after trial

  1. 17 hr ago • Subscribers Only

    EARLY & AD-FREE | Michaela Kiersch: Her Latest 5.15a (9a+) Ascent, Grade Debates, Power Endurance Training, and Reel Rock

    Michaela Kiersch: Her Latest 5.15a (9a+) Ascent, Grade Debates, Power Endurance Training, and Reel Rock _ The story behind her FA of Mad Lib (9a / 5.14d) _ Sending Dolby Surround (9a+ / 5.15a) after a hold broke _ Trading beta with Will Bosi _ Taking her strength and power endurance to a new level _ Handling send pressure on a limit project _ The challenge of grading the hardest climbs _ A case for doing easier volume _ The most efficient way to build endurance _ Being featured in Reel Rock - Follow along on Instagram @thestruggleclimbingshow and YouTube /@thestruggleclimbingshow Shoutout to Aiden Schlatter, Michael Martin, and Kent Olmstead for supporting at the Hero level on Patreon. So mega! - Here are some AI generated show notes (hopefully the robots got it right) 00:00 Pressure On The Send 00:24 Mikaela Returns 01:27 Big Sends Preview 04:03 Lyme Disease Scare 06:39 Reconnecting And Catching Up 07:32 Europe Move And US Plans 08:50 Vermont Heat And V12 Flash 09:53 Madlib First Ascent Story 13:07 Madlib Beta And Grade 14:17 Rumney Side Quests Jaws 16:25 Dolby Surround Origins 19:04 Two Month Project Grind 21:40 Training For Dolby 24:07 High Stakes Redpoint Mindset 26:41 The Jump Move Send Day 29:49 Grades Consensus And Body Size 32:37 Motivation Beyond Grades 34:06 Climbing Beyond Grades 36:43 Breakthroughs and Motivation 38:15 Chasing Iconic Routes 40:02 Technique Volume and Tactics 42:51 Anti Style and Sharing Beta 45:40 Training for Routes 46:47 Endurance Sessions Explained 50:27 Madness Cave Prep 53:37 Mindset Tracking Progress 57:19 Real Rock Announcement 01:00:08 Film Making Behind Scenes 01:01:51 Wrap Up and Bonus Tease 01:06:05 Host Training Update 01:11:00 Community Sponsors Farewell - The Struggle is carbon-neutral in partnership with The Honnold Foundation, whose mission is to promote solar energy for a more equitable world. - This show is produced and hosted by Ryan Devlin, and edited by Glen Walker. 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. - The struggle makes us stronger! I hope your training and climbing are going great. - And now here are some buzzwords to help the almighty algorithm get this show in front of people who love to climb: rock climbing, rock climber, climbing, climber, bouldering, sport climbing, gym climbing, how to rock climb, donuts are amazing. Okay, whew, that’s done. But hey, if you’re a human that’s actually reading this, and if you love this show (and love to climb) would you think about sharing this episode with a climber friend of yours? And shout it out on your socials? I’ll send you a sticker for doing it. Just shoot me a message on IG – thanks so much!

    EARLY & AD-FREE | Michaela Kiersch: Her Latest 5.15a (9a+) Ascent, Grade Debates, Power Endurance Training, and Reel Rock
  2. 26 Aug

    The Future of Hard Sport Climbing and Gear Design with Jonathan Siegrist, Alannah Yip, Mike Foley, and Tyler Thompson (LIVE from the Arc'teryx Academy)

    Break through plateaus, stay consistent, and make every session count with a free 14-day trial of Intentional Climber. https://www.thestruggleclimbingshow.com/intentional   Support the Show on Patreon Get access to all Pro Clinics, bonus episodes, and more. https://www.patreon.com/thestruggleclimbingshow   - Jonathan Siegrist, Alannah Yip, Mike Foley, and Tyler Thompson sit down at the Arc'teryx Academy to explore: Memorable climbing experiences (and epics) in Squamish The process of athlete-designer collaboration for gear design The future of hard sport climbing When will we see a 5.15d (9c) repeat or 5.16a (9c+) FA Why America is falling behind on hard sport climbing What went into Arc'teryx's brand new sport harness, the Lithos SL Gates in or out - BIG THANKS TO THE AMAZING SPONSORS OF THE STRUGGLE WHO LOVE ROCK CLIMBING AS MUCH AS YOU DO: Arc’teryx: Check out the new Lithos SL harness; the lightest and most comfortable harness I've ever tied into. Inspired by and tested in the Coast Mountains of BC, Arc’teryx makes gear to go the distance! Shop their full collection at Arcteryx.com  Intentional Climber: Plan smarter, train harder, and stay consistent with world-class coaching plans, mindset tools, and powerful analytics built specifically for busy climbers. Download on Google Play or the App Store and use code STRUGGLE to unlock Kris Hampton’s 6-week Stronger Fingers program. And check out ALL the show’s awesome sponsors and exclusive deals at thestruggleclimbingshow.com/deals   - Shoutout to Aiden Schlatter, Michael Martin, and Kent Olmstead for supporting at the Hero level on Patreon. So mega!  - Here are some AI generated show notes (hopefully the robots got it right): 00:00 Intro 00:24 Ryan Returns From Squamish 01:10 Meet The Panel 02:18 Puppy Distraction 04:47 Live Show Kickoff 04:59 Enormocast Origins 06:23 Old School Harnesses 10:03 Suffering And Progress 11:41 Alannah First Gear Story 13:53 Mike Foley Squamish Intro 15:34 Designing Lithos SL 19:31 Mike Path To Arc'teryx 21:34 Harness Giveaway Moment 22:41 Future Of Sport Climbing 25:13 Non Gendered Fit System 29:31 Bring Out Tyler And J Star 31:00 Clinic And First Leads 32:11 Squamish Memories Grand Wall 35:41 Squamish Epic Stories 37:49 Harness Design Testing 41:57 Minimalist Sport Rack 46:06 Future of Hard Climbing 52:15 Route Development Debate 54:07 Audience Q and Harnesses 59:22 Squamish Trip Recap 01:00:46 Bouldering and Slab Lessons 01:05:10 Multi Pitch Humble Pie 01:09:23 Sport Day and Film Night 01:12:04 Fun Over Grades 01:13:46 Thanks and Wrap Up   - Follow along on Instagram @thestruggleclimbingshow and YouTube /@thestruggleclimbingshow - The Struggle is carbon-neutral in partnership with The Honnold Foundation, whose mission is to promote solar energy for a more equitable world. - This show is produced and hosted by Ryan Devlin, and edited by Glen Walker. 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. - The struggle makes us stronger! I hope your training and climbing are going great.  - And now here are some buzzwords to help the almighty algorithm get this show in front of people who love to climb: rock climbing, rock climber, climbing, climber, bouldering, sport climbing, gym climbing, how to rock climb, donuts are amazing. Okay, whew, that’s done. But hey, if you’re a human that’s actually reading this, and if you love this show (and love to climb) would you think about sharing this episode with a climber friend of yours? And shout it out on your socials? I’ll send you a sticker for doing it. Just shoot me a message on IG – thanks so much!

    The Future of Hard Sport Climbing and Gear Design with Jonathan Siegrist, Alannah Yip, Mike Foley, and Tyler Thompson (LIVE from the Arc'teryx Academy)
  3. 25 Aug • Subscribers Only

    EARLY & AD-FREE | The Future of Hard Sport Climbing and Gear Design with Jonathan Siegrist, Alannah Yip, Mike Foley, and Tyler Thompson

    Jonathan Siegrist, Alannah Yip, Mike Foley, and Tyler Thompson sit down at the Arc'teryx Academy to explore: - Memorable climbing experiences (and epics) in Squamish - The process of athlete-designer collaboration for gear design - The future of hard sport climbing - When will we see a 5.15d (9c) repeat or 5.16a (9c+) FA - Why America is falling behind on hard sport climbing - What went into Arc'teryx's brand new sport harness, the Lithos SL - Gates in or out Shoutout to Aiden Schlatter, Michael Martin, and Kent Olmstead for supporting at the Hero level on Patreon. So mega!  - Here are some AI generated show notes (hopefully the robots got it right): 00:00 Intro 00:24 Ryan Returns From Squamish 01:10 Meet The Panel 02:18 Puppy Distraction 04:47 Live Show Kickoff 04:59 Enormocast Origins 06:23 Old School Harnesses 10:03 Suffering And Progress 11:41 Alannah First Gear Story 13:53 Mike Foley Squamish Intro 15:34 Designing Lithos SL 19:31 Mike Path To Arc'teryx 21:34 Harness Giveaway Moment 22:41 Future Of Sport Climbing 25:13 Non Gendered Fit System 29:31 Bring Out Tyler And J Star 31:00 Clinic And First Leads 32:11 Squamish Memories Grand Wall 35:41 Squamish Epic Stories 37:49 Harness Design Testing 41:57 Minimalist Sport Rack 46:06 Future of Hard Climbing 52:15 Route Development Debate 54:07 Audience Q and Harnesses 59:22 Squamish Trip Recap 01:00:46 Bouldering and Slab Lessons 01:05:10 Multi Pitch Humble Pie 01:09:23 Sport Day and Film Night 01:12:04 Fun Over Grades 01:13:46 Thanks and Wrap Up - Follow along on Instagram @thestruggleclimbingshow and YouTube /@thestruggleclimbingshow - The Struggle is carbon-neutral in partnership with The Honnold Foundation, whose mission is to promote solar energy for a more equitable world. - This show is produced and hosted by Ryan Devlin, and edited by Glen Walker. 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. - The struggle makes us stronger! I hope your training and climbing are going great.

    EARLY & AD-FREE | The Future of Hard Sport Climbing and Gear Design with Jonathan Siegrist, Alannah Yip, Mike Foley, and Tyler Thompson
  4. 19 Aug

    Hazel Findlay: Her Hardest Climb Since Becoming a Mom (and How She Pushed Herself Close to the Edge but Didn't Go Too Far)

    Break through plateaus, stay consistent, and make every session count with a free 14-day trial of Intentional Climber. https://www.thestruggleclimbingshow.com/intentional   Join the email list to get a FREE private finger training clinic with Dr. Tyler Nelson (normally $15) www.thestruggleclimbingshow.com/strong   Support the Show on Patreon Get access to all Pro Clinics, bonus episodes, and more. https://www.patreon.com/thestruggleclimbingshow   - Pro climber, mindset coach, and badass mom, Hazel Findlay, is back to discuss: Her recent 5.14R trad ascent How to care about a goal without losing oneself in the process Pushing to the edge of what was healthy Is projecting “fun”?  Her emotional low point and what turned it around How her friends helped her to send The highs, lows, and "what's nexts" after the send    Sign up for the Strong Mind newsletter and check out their other free resources at https://www.strongmindclimbing.com/ Check out the Strong Mind YT channel: https://www.youtube.com/@StrongMindClimbing     - BIG THANKS TO THE AMAZING SPONSORS OF THE STRUGGLE WHO LOVE ROCK CLIMBING AS MUCH AS YOU DO: PhysiVantage: the official climbing-nutrition sponsor of The Struggle. Train harder, recover faster, and feel better than ever. I love all their stuff! Use code STRUGGLE15 at checkout for 15% off your full-priced nutrition order. Arc’teryx: Inspired by and tested in the Coast Mountains of BC, Arc’teryx makes gear to go the distance! If you’re out adventuring in the elements, Arc’teryx has got you covered. Shop their full collection at Arcteryx.com  Intentional Climber: Stop spinning your wheels. Start making real progress. Plan smarter, train harder, and stay consistent with world-class coaching plans, mindset tools, and powerful analytics built specifically for climbers. Download on Google Play or the App Store and use code STRUGGLE to unlock Kris Hampton’s 6-week Stronger Fingers program. And check out ALL the show’s awesome sponsors and exclusive deals at thestruggleclimbingshow.com/deals   - Shoutout to Aiden Schlatter, Michael Martin, and Kent Olmstead for supporting at the Hero level on Patreon. So mega!  - Here are some AI generated show notes (hopefully the robots got it right) 00:00 Hazel Returns and Big Send 03:51 Tea Talk Warmup 06:38 Route Name and Welsh Roots 11:38 E Grades and Risk Explained 14:23 Postpartum Performance Context 18:23 Motivation and Finding Your Why 24:18 Sponsors and App Updates 28:08 Goals Without Obsession 32:48 Costs Boundaries and Motherhood 36:56 Project Life Balance 39:18 Progress And Pressure 41:48 Training App Break 43:40 Projecting Fun Debate 47:09 Weather And Low Points 49:47 Route Beta Breakdown 54:04 Send Day Story 58:39 Mindset And Trying Hard 01:02:37 After The Send 01:09:45 Strong Mind Resources 01:11:20 Bonus Episode Pitch 01:14:02 Host Training Update 01:17:30 Final Thanks And Wrap - Follow along on Instagram @thestruggleclimbingshow and YouTube /@thestruggleclimbingshow - The Struggle is carbon-neutral in partnership with The Honnold Foundation, whose mission is to promote solar energy for a more equitable world. - This show is produced and hosted by Ryan Devlin, and edited by Glen Walker. 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. - The struggle makes us stronger! I hope your training and climbing are going great.  - And now here are some buzzwords to help the almighty algorithm get this show in front of people who love to climb: rock climbing, rock climber, climbing, climber, bouldering, sport climbing, gym climbing, how to rock climb, donuts are amazing. Okay, whew, that’s done. But hey, if you’re a human that’s actually reading this, and if you love this show (and love to climb) would you think about sharing this episode with a climber friend of yours? And shout it out on your socials? I’ll send you a sticker for doing it. Just shoot me a message on IG – thanks so much!

    Hazel Findlay: Her Hardest Climb Since Becoming a Mom (and How She Pushed Herself Close to the Edge but Didn't Go Too Far)
  5. 18 Aug • Subscribers Only

    EARLY & AD-FREE | Hazel Findlay: Her Hardest Climb Since Becoming a Mom (and How She Pushed Herself Close to the Edge but Didn't Go Too Far)

    Pro climber, mindset coach, and badass mom, Hazel Findlay, is back to discuss: - Her recent 5.14R trad ascent - How to care about a goal without losing oneself in the process - Pushing to the edge of what was healthy - Is projecting “fun”? - Her emotional low point and what turned it around - How her friends helped her to send - The highs, lows, and "what's nexts" after the send Sign up for the Strong Mind newsletter and check out their other free resources at https://www.strongmindclimbing.com/ Check out the Strong Mind YT channel: https://www.youtube.com/@StrongMindClimbing - Follow along on Instagram @thestruggleclimbingshow and YouTube /@thestruggleclimbingshow Shoutout to Aiden Schlatter, Michael Martin, and Kent Olmstead for supporting at the Hero level on Patreon. So mega! - Here are some AI generated show notes (hopefully the robots got it right) 00:00 Welcome Back Hazel 03:51 Tea Talk Warmup 06:38 Route Name And Welsh 10:18 Snowdon And Parenting 11:38 E Grade Explained 14:23 Postpartum Project Context 18:23 Finding Your Why 25:16 Goals Without Obsession 29:56 Costs And Sustainability 33:41 Sessions And Red Flags 34:57 Project Strain And Recovery 36:26 Progress And Life Tradeoffs 38:53 Projecting Fun Versus Burden 42:23 Weather Lows And Access 45:02 Route Breakdown And Headgame 49:19 Send Day Story 53:53 Mindset And Trying Hard 57:51 After The Send Come Down 01:05:00 Strong Mind Resources 01:06:34 Bonus Episode And Outro 01:09:17 Host Training Update 01:12:44 Final Thanks And Wrap - The Struggle is carbon-neutral in partnership with The Honnold Foundation, whose mission is to promote solar energy for a more equitable world. - This show is produced and hosted by Ryan Devlin, and edited by Glen Walker. 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. - The struggle makes us stronger! I hope your training and climbing are going great. - And now here are some buzzwords to help the almighty algorithm get this show in front of people who love to climb: rock climbing, rock climber, climbing, climber, bouldering, sport climbing, gym climbing, how to rock climb, donuts are amazing. Okay, whew, that’s done. But hey, if you’re a human that’s actually reading this, and if you love this show (and love to climb) would you think about sharing this episode with a climber friend of yours? And shout it out on your socials? I’ll send you a sticker for doing it. Just shoot me a message on IG – thanks so much!

    EARLY & AD-FREE | Hazel Findlay: Her Hardest Climb Since Becoming a Mom (and How She Pushed Herself Close to the Edge but Didn't Go Too Far)
  6. 12 Aug

    A Noob's Guide to Horseshoe Hell

    Break through plateaus, stay consistent, and make every session count with a free 14-day trial of Intentional Climber. https://www.thestruggleclimbingshow.com/intentional   Support the Show on Patreon Get access to all Pro Clinics, bonus episodes, and more. https://www.patreon.com/thestruggleclimbingshow   Ari Grode and Rob Liberatore from The Ground Up podcast (along with special guest Chris Kalous) share pro insights from Horseshoe Hell: What is Horseshoe Hell 12, 24, and 36 hours of Hell Why aren't there more injries How to qualify in different areas Biggest mistakes noobs make at Hell What Chris and I need to do to survive  Pro tactics to save skin, energy, and sanity What to expect before, during, and after the event The most important thing: choosing the right costume   Check out The Ground Up Podcast wherever you get your pods, and follow their adventures on IG https://www.instagram.com/listentogroundup/ - BIG THANKS TO THE AMAZING SPONSORS OF THE STRUGGLE WHO LOVE ROCK CLIMBING AS MUCH AS YOU DO: PhysiVantage: the official climbing-nutrition sponsor of The Struggle. Use code STRUGGLE15 at checkout for 15% off your full-priced nutrition order. Arc’teryx: Inspired by and tested in the Coast Mountains of BC, Arc’teryx makes gear to go the distance! If you’re out adventuring in the elements, Arc’teryx has got you covered. Shop their full collection at Arcteryx.com  Rhino Skin Solutions: Take care of your skin, send harder! Amazing skin care products crafted specifically for climbers, whether you’re pulling hard indoors or out. Use code STRUGGLE to score a whopping 20% off your purchase! Intentional Climber: Stop spinning your wheels. Start making real progress. Plan smarter, train harder, and stay consistent with world-class coaching plans, mindset tools, and powerful analytics built specifically for climbers. Download on Google Play or the App Store and use code STRUGGLE to unlock Kris Hampton’s 6-week Stronger Fingers program.    And check out ALL the show’s awesome sponsors and exclusive deals at thestruggleclimbingshow.com/deals - Here are some AI generated show notes (hopefully the robots got it right) 00:00 Why Hell Feels Grim 00:51 Meet The Guests 08:52 Event Basics Explained 10:17 Vibe Costumes And Culture 14:16 Rules Points And Qualifying 18:33 The Ranch Layout And Rock 28:10 Prep Mindset And Goals 33:44 Training Systems And Stashes 38:39 Old Man Strength Training 40:19 Tactics Over Training 41:08 Shoes for 24 Hours 43:58 Prewalk and Partner Sync 46:54 Fast Transitions No Retie 49:43 Safety and Code Words 54:02 Sponsor Break Skin App 57:11 Route Difficulty Strategy 01:02:47 Rack and Permadraw Beta 01:05:49 Lead Swap and Efficiency 01:08:47 Pacing Bonks and Howls 01:10:58 Food Water Caffeine Plan 01:13:51 Food Stash Strategy 01:15:19 Dialed Systems and Ropes 01:16:40 Stashing Timing and Labels 01:18:59 Darkest Hours and Bonks 01:22:31 Night Gear and Headlamps 01:24:59 Logging Routes and Weather 01:26:56 Crowds Etiquette and Waiting 01:29:22 Taping Fingers and Gloves 01:31:21 Support Crew Rules 01:32:52 Final Hour Sprint 01:35:39 Post Finish Recovery Party 01:39:46 Wrap Up Sponsors and Training - Shoutout to Aiden Schlatter, Michael Martin, and Kent Olmstead for supporting at the Hero level on Patreon. So mega!  - Follow along on Instagram and YouTube: @thestruggleclimbingshow  - This show is produced and hosted by Ryan Devlin, and edited by Glen Walker. The Struggle is carbon-neutral in partnership with The Honnold Foundation and is a proud member of the Plug Tone Audio Collective, a diverse group of the best, most impactful podcasts in the outdoor industry. And now here are some buzzwords to help the almighty algorithm get this show in front of people who love to climb: rock climbing, rock climber, climbing, climber, bouldering, sport climbing, gym climbing, how to rock climb, donuts are amazing. Okay, whew, that’s done. But hey, if you’re a human that’s actually reading this, and if you love this show (and love to climb) would you think about sharing this episode with a climber friend of yours? And shout it out on your socials? I’ll send you a sticker for doing it. Just shoot me a message on IG – thanks so much!

    A Noob's Guide to Horseshoe Hell

About

Named one of Climbing Magazine’s favorite podcasts. 2M+ Downloads! If you love rock climbing, self-improvement, and inspiring stories... chalk up and pull on.

You Might Also Like