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The Struggle Climbing Show

The Struggle Climbing Show

By: Ryan Devlin
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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.Copyright 2022 All rights reserved. Hygiene & Healthy Living
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  • Coach Nate Drolet: Gym Boulders are Too Tall, Hueco Tanks Reflections, and Advice to His Younger Self
    Feb 18 2026
    Join the email list to get a FREE private finger training clinic with Dr. Tyler Nelson (normally $10) www.thestruggleclimbingshow.com/strong Support the Show on Patreon Get access to all Pro Clinics, bonus episodes, and more. https://www.patreon.com/thestruggleclimbingshow Coach Nate Drolet is back for another thoughtful conversation, including: Reflecting on his recent Hueco Tanks tripClimbing while injured Collecting rejections like Stephen KingAre gym boulders too tall?The problem with "easy" classicsAdvice to his younger selfFalling 101Is Coca-Cola Coffee aid? - BIG THANKS TO THE AMAZING SPONSORS OF THE STRUGGLE WHO LOVE ROCK CLIMBING AS MUCH AS YOU DO: SCARPA: The best climbing shoes, trail runners, and hikers in the game! Score yourself a free SCARPA x STRUGGLE hat when you use code STRUGGLE at checkout at SCARPA.com. SCARPA, No Place Too Far.Kilter: Award winning, adjustable, light-up board. It’s what I’m training on at home, and if you’re psyched to join me then use code STRUGGLE at checkout when you build your board, and you’ll score up to $1000 off plus a free gift pack let’s goooo! 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 Weekend Warrior Life: Busy Schedules & Climbing Ambitions 03:07 Coach Nate Returns: Fresh Off Waco Tanks (and a 16-hour Drive) 05:16 Why Waco Matters: History, Style, and Coming Back After 7 Years 08:02 The Mystery Hand Injury: Rehab, PT Visits, and Still Sending 10:29 Low Dryer Send Story: Deconditioned, Tactical, and ‘Sport Climb’ a Boulder 14:05 Mindset Lesson: ‘Collecting Rejections’ Between Try Day and Send Day 20:06 Bouldering Trip Strategy: Limited ‘Great Goes,’ Rest, and Managing Stoke 25:58 Sponsor Break: Scarpa Veloce L + Kilter Board Training Setup 29:06 Ryan’s Vegas Injury & The Big Question: Am I Too Old for Outdoor Bouldering? 33:05 Gyms Are Too Tall: Risk, Training Value, and Smarter Bouldering as We Age 37:04 Indoor vs Outdoor Bouldering: Skills, Safety, and Choosing Lowballs 43:02 Injuries Happen: Low Back Pain, Randomness, and Playing Devil’s Advocate 43:59 Rope Climber’s Dilemma: Are Outdoor Bouldering Falls Worth It at 46? 45:19 Movement vs Highballs: “British vs French” Boulders & Why Classics Get Tall 47:58 Finding Low-Risk Outdoor Classics: Traverses, Short Gems, and Star Ratings 50:46 Bulldog/Puppy Dog Strategy: Pads, Topouts, and Managing the Mental Crux 54:04 Topout Skills Bootcamp: Mantles, Slabs, and Safe Practice in Chattanooga 56:20 How to Fall Better: Rolling, Tumbling Drills, and Building Confidence تدريجيًا 01:07:55 Keeping Sport Fitness During a Boulder Phase: ARC, 4x4s, and Seasonal Planning 01:16:56 Wrap-Up & Plugs: Coaching, “Affordable Atrocities,” and Supporting the Channel - Shoutout to Aiden Schlatter for supporting at the Hero level on Patreon. A hero indeed! - 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!
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    1 hr and 23 mins
  • Ethan Salvo: V1 to V16 in 7 Years, Movement Mastery, and Capturing the Magic
    Feb 11 2026

    Join the email list to get a FREE private finger training clinic with Dr. Tyler Nelson (normally $10) www.thestruggleclimbingshow.com/strong

    Support the Show on Patreon Get access to all Pro Clinics, bonus episodes, and more. https://www.patreon.com/thestruggleclimbingshow

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    Pro Climber, Ethan Salvo, explores:
    • His rapid ascent from V1 to V16 in just 7 years
    • Specific training for Lucid Dreaming
    • Adapting strength for his style
    • Being weak on a 20mm edge
    • When to commit to beta on a project
    • Learning to control his temper
    • Pursuing perfection of movement
    • Slowing down the projecting process
    • The power of journaling
    • Letting the magic in

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    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.
    • Kilter: Award winning, adjustable, light-up boards. I’m training on the Homewall Full Ride, and if you’re psyched to join me then use code STRUGGLE at checkout when you build your board, and you’ll score up to $1000 off plus a free gift pack let’s goooo!

    And check out ALL the show’s awesome sponsors and exclusive deals at thestruggleclimbingshow.com/deals

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    Shoutout to Aiden Schlatter for supporting at the Hero level on Patreon. A hero indeed!

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    Here are some AI generated show notes (hopefully the robots got it right)

    00:00 Introduction to the Struggle Climbing Show

    00:31 Meet Ethan Salvo: The Young Phenom

    01:16 Ethan's Climbing Journey and Achievements

    03:00 The Disappearance of Portable Boulder

    03:59 Conversation with Ethan: Climbing Styles and Challenges

    08:10 Ethan's Training and Nutrition Insights

    36:54 Tactics and Mental Game in Climbing

    42:03 Micro Beta and Climbing Style

    44:12 Event Horizon: The Hardest Boulder in Canada

    45:11 Tactical Insights and Gear Customization

    54:51 Mindset and Mental Game in Climbing

    01:02:57 The Joy of the Process and Achievement

    01:11:29 Journaling and Embracing the Magic

    01:22:44 Future Goals and Expanding Horizons

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    Follow along on Instagram @thestruggleclimbingshow and YouTube /@thestruggleclimbingshow

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    The Struggle is carbon-neutral in partnership with The Honnold Foundation, whose mission is to promote solar energy for a more equitable world.

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    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.

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    The struggle makes us stronger! I hope your training and climbing are going great.

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    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!

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    1 hr and 35 mins
  • Dr. Tyler Nelson: Stronger Wrists, Stronger Climbing
    Feb 4 2026

    Join the email list to get a FREE private finger training clinic with Dr. Tyler Nelson (normally $10) www.thestruggleclimbingshow.com/strong

    Support the Show on Patreon Get access to all Pro Clinics, bonus episodes, and more. https://www.patreon.com/thestruggleclimbingshow

    In this episode focused on all things wrists, Dr. Tyler Nelson brings the science and application, covering:

    • Why there’s been a steady rise of wrist injuries in climbers
    • How to train up wrist flexion strength to perform better on slopers
    • The reason bigger holds can be more injurious
    • Google won't show you the most common climber injury
    • Wrist Wrench vs. Rolling Thunder
    • Set and rep scheme for wrist training
    • To tape or not to tape?
    • Recovery time frames for wrist injuries
    • How to return to hard climbing faster after an injury

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    And check out ALL the show’s awesome sponsors and exclusive deals at thestruggleclimbingshow.com/deals

    Check out Tyler's course on wrist injury and rehab, and his many other fantastic courses: https://www.camp4humanperformance.com/store

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    Here are some AI generated show notes (hopefully the robots got it right)

    00:00 Introduction and Overview

    00:27 Welcome and Guest Introduction

    00:44 Understanding Wrist Injuries in Climbers

    02:56 Personal Experiences and Injury Management

    04:32 Training and Strengthening Techniques

    46:24 Managing Wrist Injuries in Climbing

    47:39 Personal Experiences with Wrist Pain

    50:09 Common Wrist Injuries in Climbers

    57:48 Recovery and Rehabilitation Strategies

    01:15:23 Training Tips and Final Thoughts

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    Shoutout to Matt Waltereese for being a Victory Whip supporter on Patreon! So mega.

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    Follow along on Instagram and YouTube: @thestruggleclimbingshow

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    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!

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    1 hr and 28 mins
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