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.

Most injuries happen when you're not motivated, too, and you're forcing yourself to do something. Your mind's not aligned with your body and you're just going through the motions. That's when you're most likely to get injured.

I'm going to be climbing for my whole life.

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

I have done a fair bit of meditation practice, but I think through climbing it's definitely an easier way for me to tap into that mental state of being present and in the moment, very in tune with your body. But not in an intellectual way. Just really responding to the moment, where you don't have time to think.

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

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.