As climbers, we need to learn to be good stewards of the land and take care of these places where we are spending so much time.

As climbers, we need to learn to be good stewards of the land and take care of these places where we are spending so much time.

One of the things that separates climbing from other sports is how independent and personal it is. With most sports, you either win or lose, but climbing is about your own personal experience.

Keep it fun. Don't take it too seriously. At the same time, when you do feel inspired, take it seriously, too.

There's a balance. Time and place for everything.

They kind of go hand-in-hand. Following your motivation, resting when you need to rest, and going for it when you feel inspired.

Climbing is this long term, lifelong journey. It's really important to just take your time with it and keep it fun. I've seen a lot of people burn out because it starts becoming this job for them. It stops being fun. For me, it's been really important to keep it enjoyable. Listen to your motivation.