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This was the realist climbing video I have ever watched. So much of climbing is about the struggles, the almost sends, the frustration, and this video has them all. Thank you for sharing your journey with us.
TH-cam is filled with sick send videos. But so often the stories of sick almost-send videos are never told. Your story is inspiring and despite the difficulty of route also really relatable and humble. Yet another masterpiece of content from you Emil that also motivates me to get back on my projects and train harder! Keep up the awesome work!
Emil, your growth in climbing has been one of the more inspiring parts of my journey. I’ve been with you since the first few EKB episodes, and will be with you as far as you take this. I screamed like you screamed when I watched you static the move on the big island. I felt the same joy of movement every moment of this boulder. Your journey has greatly challenged me in what I think is possible for myself as a climber, and my training and effort has grown substantially because of it. And with all the successes, I needed to see the failures, because it’s as much a part of my climbing as it is yours.But there aren’t typically role models showing us the process, all the falls, all the disappointments and setbacks. That’s the non-glamorous side of climbing that typically doesn’t make TH-cam. But you did, and it was brave. And I was taking mental notes the entire video about how your psych and perspective pushed you through failures and how I would in turn need to deal with my failures in the future. I needed to see how many sessions it took, how you dealt with the mental fatigue of falling on the same move or moving on from a problem unsent, or how you were able to appreciate progress that didn’t ultimately end with the goal. This was inspiring. It was educational. And it showed a side of both the climbing process and the climbing journey that are so rare. Thank you for every moment of the journey you’ve posted. I’ll dance around my living room and show all my friends when you send the power of now, and I’ll absolutely lose it when the island finally goes. And I’ll keep cheering no matter how many failures it takes to get there.
“People conceptualize conditioning in different ways,” he said. “Some think it’s a ladder straight up. Others see plateaus, blockages, ceilings. I see it as a geometric spiraling upward, with each spin of the circle taking you a different distance upward. Some spins may even take you downward, just gathering momentum for the next upswing. Sometimes you will work your fanny off and see very little gain; other times you will amaze yourself and not really know why. Training is training, it all seems to blend together after a while. What is going on inside is just a big puzzle. But my little spiral theory kind of gives it a perspective, don’t you think?”
Emil is the current best channel for bouldering on the platform and it's not close,. The production, the climbing, the insight into mental game & mindfulness that comes with hard projecting. 10/10 content.
@@EmilAbrahamsson Finished the video after coming back from my own projecting session, as I wrote that comment while I was only half way through. Subbed to the patreon after it was done, have to back up what I said previously and show some gratitude
Hey Emil, Epic video, I definitely can relate to you. I am an overachiever. I became an emergency physician at the young age of 26 and never really experience failure. Even climbing I was getting stronger very fast, achieving V10 in less than 2 years of bouldering. I was projecting 2 V11 (easy for you xD) that in the end destroyed me. Got so close a few times, but ended up having a finger injury and a small fracture from falling off the pads. I learned that failure is ok and that you should have fun when climbing first. Isn’t what brought us to those hard boulders in the firs place. And also always trying to learn something new from the process. The boulders won’t move and you’ll only get stronger with dedicated training time. Being a doctor, I experienced a lot of bad patient outcomes. I have had young patient die from something they shouldn’t; life is unfair. I try to remember how fortunate we are to have the health and the opportunity to push ourselves into climbing hard whenever I go bouldering. Thanks for your story, It is refreshing to see someone going through the process completely unfiltered, Sincerely Jon
When you watch all of these incredible climbers on TH-cam it seems like they just send it in one go and they are just that good all the time. This video appeals to me much more for not hiding the personal struggle and work that must be there somewhere in the background. Makes me psyched to train harder.
It is the journey not the destination. The people you meet and the memories you make along the way always seem more valuable than actually reaching your goal in the end. Excellent video.
Watched this video after a horrid session # 13 on my current project. I made some exciting progress on my previous session, but today nothing went well at all. The temperature was too hot, I felt weak before I even started on the approach, and the only section of the climb that wasn't baking in the sun felt out of reach as well. Earlier today I felt my psych weaning greatly, and for the first time since I started trying the boulder, the thought of giving up actually crossed my mind. After watching this video, I was reminded that the back and forth struggle of the process is one that we choose for ourselves. We choose that which is out of reach so that we can feel EVERY part of the process, it is the only way to know for certain that we are progressing as climbers. Thanks Emil for this message and for renewing (or at lease mending) my motivation. I'll be heading back out soon.
I like the fact that you upload videos of your fails not only your sends. Most people only show their achievements whereas reality is full of failures. In those failures is where people really grow. Sharing that process feels very open and natural. Thank you.
you put me on to having Off the Wagon as my life-long goal boulder and I have loved your videos every one I've watched since then. you give me motivation and inspire me to do the things I'm not yet able to do mainly because I don't have a group or my own gear but my desire to climb outdoors have skyrocketed since watching you. thank you for sharing this part of your life with us and giving me something to hope for
The end of this video is beautiful and made me tear up bro. I love seeing other people learn from anger and see the Beauty of the struggle. Raging is fun till it ain’t, no matter what grade you are working on. Congrats on your progression and your accomplishments Emil!
I think the direction you are heading mentally is awesome. The fact that you didn't get the top on that last boulder hasn't truly affected you or how any of us see you. You are an amazing person and climber. I would watch a video of you falling off of a v14 over and over, even if it was shot with a potato. We love you and we love to see you express yourself on the rock. Videos like this remind us that the best climbers are just like us, and could probably use some time off from self imposed expectations. You are totally right! Some days pr weeks or trips, it's just about getting together and touching the rock, no more or less. Just entered my first comp, will be the 22nd of next month. I aim to train hard but keep this mindset and just enjoy the experience.
It is so hard for me to sit here and watch the video on a rest day... At least for me you managed to trigger the feeling of being on my projects and the psych trying my hardest! Great video, you cought the joy of hard bouldering on film!
Sometimes you are so genuine that i forget how strong and how much courage you have we are different but not at all, i love climbing and my final live purpose what means everithing to me, happiness. Wish that to everyone. Thanks.
Emil, i've been a big fan of yours since EK vlog days. It's been a real joy to watch you grow as a climber and person. Hearing you reflecting on your own shortcomings in your recent videos has been very encouraging. I struggle with crimps a lot, far more so than any of my friends (all of us have been climbing for years now) and it often feels like climbing hates me in particular. But sharing your sendless sessions, and moments of frustration/anger/sadness makes it feel like maybe climbing hates everyone a little more equally than I thought (lol), and that makes a big difference to me. Thanks.
Love this story! So many people can relate to that. Everyone allways has high expectations for a trip and when does are not met we are disapointed. But just being able to climb is joy enough. Being healthy and being able to go outdoors is the sickest send of them all
For me, this is the best video you posted ever. The content, the story, your thoughts and reflection. Love it! And even though I climb "just" 7B grades, I still can find many links to what I experience on my boulder projects and during the outdoor season. Thank you for sharing :)
Thanks for sharing your story with us. I really dig that currently we all start to be brave enough to share also the bad things and the failures that happen to us yet with an analytical approach to see how they affect us. And I love to hear you allow yourself to calmly accept them and to learn from them. Peace and love
The musik was on point! Really enjoyed that honest look. Sometimes when I watch chlimbing videos I feel like a complete failure, bc most videos don´t show much of the progress and the failling that goes into that. I know it´s there, but you don´t see it that much. Thanks for your great content!
I watched a lot of climbing videos and I always felt like videos without sent at the end can’t be as good as videos with sent. You proved me wrong as it was one of the best climbing videos I have seen. Btw: Do you plan to return on these climbs in close future (I mean up to next year)? If so do you have an idea when?
Dang, thank you so much for saying so! I truly appreciate that, warms my heart. These climbs are in the forefront of my mind, and there will most certainly be follow up videos to each one of these stories! The idea is around winter time, that's when it makes the most sense. Currently figuring out ways to finance it, and already the patreon is making it into a possibility :-) I don't really spend money on anything else, so the "video-making--account" is building slowly but steadily.
10:55 i've had the same feeling and same outcome too last season. i sessioned an 8B+ last winter and made it to the last hard move from the start after like 4 sessions but was never able to send even tho the move in isolation isnt that hard, just a bit low percentage. i guess sometimes its better to let a project rest a few months and then come back with new psyche by the way those projecting videos are very inspiring. nice work. and insanely good storytelling
Haha arguably I don't know so well :P I climb with a lot of optimism, sometimes it's great sometimes it's detrimental. For me it feels like a climb is gonna go when I can do each move with ease, and on repeat. On Casavino for instance, I could do each move of the boulder with a 90-95% success rate individually, which is very very high for me. However, once I started working the full line it was a completely different game, and so my analysis of how close I was turned out wrong
Hey Emil, I’m so happy about this honest masterpice. The feeling to leave a open project is something every true climber knows and it provides a lot to learn from :) hope to see you back in magic wood autumn season an cruch this one :)
Great video! I love your attitude. As climbers, we spend a lot of time “failing” so, I started looking at each failed attempt as me getting ever so slightly stronger. Every failure makes you better. Keep it up, Emil!
What an incredibly inspiring video for any aspiring climber. Your attempts on Power of now had me at the edge of my seat, and im impressed by your ability to turn seemingly setbacks into a positive. It's easy to get caught up in the send instead of enjoying the journey for what it is
wholesome ass shit right here. the value placed on sending is such a weird mental and emotional battle that climbers face and i think your take is really meaningful.
It was great to see how excited you got on those outdoor projects! Bummer you didn't send them, but I'm glad you seemed to have fun on them and didn't beat yourself up too much. I think it's important to be able to take a break from pushing your limits and just enjoy climbing whatever. Also, some great music choices that help us feel the stoke. I laughed at 'my circumcised finger' and 'the intense skin-requiring nature' of the Power of Now. All in all, this was my favorite climbing video I've seen in a long time and in my opinion, one of your best ever!
Me and my friends get together after work to train and watch climbing videos to get the psyche high. Yours are our favorite! Thank you for this one, really inspiring for our upcomming climbing trip:) Greetings from Chile man!
I was thinking about not watching this video today and go straigh on sleep but I'm glad I didn't... This is more than just a good climbing video, it's a fantastic reminder of a really important way of aproaching our climbing journey and life in general... Now I can reflect on that while falling asleep, thank you Emil :)
This may sound a little silly, but I’ve learned a similar principle in a game I play. The game has a lot of really difficult bosses that can get super frustrating trying to beat. But I’ve figured out that it’s really helpful to reframe your attempts to, instead of being attempts to *beat* the boss, just attempts to *learn* the boss. That way, every death isn’t a failure at defeating the boss, but rather a successful attempt to learn more about what to do and what not to do. So I just keep learning and learning until I eventually defeat it. Obviously something like climbing V14 is a lot more high-commitment, so the mentality is very very different. But I thought the similarities were kind of interesting. This is a really fantastic video, I’m super psyched to see you get back on these hard projects again and keep improving on them. :)
It is interesting to me that the boulder is named "power of now". It really fits the climb and the whole video in general. Emil, you just love to climb, just for real, keep doing whatever it is you want to do and you will fokin send it! Just focus and dont stress it!
Best climbing movie in a long time. So real. Trying to climb hard is rarely a smooth path and the level of belief on display to even try these problems is incredibly inspiring.
Best Bouldering Video since a long time! keep it up!! ... Love that you show the up's and the down's and still keep it funny inbetween :) also videoedditing and sounddesign is on point :D
Wow, gotta say this is one my favorite videos of yours yet! Not only some sick footage of sick moves, but some important lessons learned along the way. Keep it up man, your content just gets better and better!
Just want to say thank you about this video. Very inspiring to see someone this positive shering his difficulties and how he can enjoy the proces of getting over it and learning from it :)
Definitely your best video yet Emil, thanks for taking the time to put this thing together! I'm sure you're already well aware, but progression needs to have some plateaus and can't always be on the upwards trend, but it seems like you managed to get a lot out of the sessions so that's great, and it looks like you'll be crushing those projects really soon. Can't wait to see more of you and Cordi out on the boulders!!!
Great video. The storytelling was on point and I was always on the edge about your sends on the different routes. Well done and good luck and even better skin for your next tries.
I'm really looking forward to training right now, I've learned so much about my strengths/weaknesses from all this. Feels like if everything is applied right, I should have a good chance at everything next season!
Amazing video!! I ended up screaming and cheering you from my couch, such a good effort!! Fun fact: today I finally decided to give up and stop trying my last project so this video perfectly suits my mood, thanks for keeping me psyched!!
Super enjoyable little documentary you made here, beautiful footage, calm and collected commentary, good vibes despite some setbacks. Just excellent editing, really enjoyed it! Also with the @HardIsEasy cameo and Waterhouse shorts :D
Dang Emil is really really good at almost doing boulders. Kidding of course, great video about the process. Sometimes you think you’ve done the time- that you’ve put in the blood, sweat, and tears prerequisite to doing a climb that’s hard for you. Only then do you see that the boulder still has more to teach you. Excited for the follow up with some inevitable send footy!
I’m trying to break into 8A+ and have been known to mega session things into the 10s or 20s of session (even though it’s still not that much) and was frustrated for a long time as to why the grade wasn’t happening for me. Something that’s given me peace is understanding that even though I haven’t sent, that I’m good enough to have done the boulder but it just didn’t happen. I think it’s very clear that you’re a plenty good enough climber for all of these boulders :) thanks for sharing this story Emil!
This video has made me more psyched for the upcoming fall/winter season than anything I've seen this year. Super infectious climbing mentality and I hope these go down for you soon!
Great video. You climbed really well on that last solid attempt on Power of Now and in the end, that's the most you can ask for when you walk away from a project - knowing that you gave it your best when the door was open. I'm sure that door will open again :D
Watching this video 'felt' so good! Not everything in life is sweetness and light. You can only try your best in the presence and adapt to the circumstances. Do what feels good, it will lead to inner contentment and a happier life. Mental lessons were definitively learnt. Thanks for this extended version and taking us along your experiences in life. Music deserves an extra point. Hope to see more Cordi in front of the camera next time, rooting in Italian was powerful ;)
Such a great video! I rarely comment on videos but II really appreciated the insights to your emotions and thoughts. I also loved the philosophical ending and I think that what you said is applicable to any task in life. I have to write a paper in the next two days and it started to really annoy me. But I think with your mindset I might find more enjoyment in that process, too. Really looking forward to what comes next on your channel!!!
man first of all, amazing video, love this docu style cideo of your climbing adventure, this tied your previous videos to a nice coherent story :) and secondly theway you described chagning in mentality to climbing was something i went through earlier this year even though ive only been climbing for less than a year now, focussing on the moves and how they feel rather than achieving or failing the boulder with each go. anyways cant wait to see more videos of your climbing adventures
what an amazing video. enjoyed tghis more than the recent reel rock. amazing storytelling/editing with philisophical undertones, bittersweet ending putting me right in the feels but a testament to what climbing is all about. perserverance/dissapointment/progression/failing/ and ulitmately success. i love videos like this where i dont know the outcome one of my favorites elements of videomaking
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And for those of you who've watched already, thanks for viewing and I hope you liked this story! I'm really psyched for these coming months, and thanks to the patrons who have supported me I'm starting to be able to finance some upcoming film projects properly, and put my full effort into making them as good as I can :-) You all are awesome.
This was the realist climbing video I have ever watched. So much of climbing is about the struggles, the almost sends, the frustration, and this video has them all. Thank you for sharing your journey with us.
TH-cam is filled with sick send videos.
But so often the stories of sick almost-send videos are never told.
Your story is inspiring and despite the difficulty of route also really relatable and humble.
Yet another masterpiece of content from you Emil that also motivates me to get back on my projects and train harder! Keep up the awesome work!
Emil, your growth in climbing has been one of the more inspiring parts of my journey. I’ve been with you since the first few EKB episodes, and will be with you as far as you take this.
I screamed like you screamed when I watched you static the move on the big island. I felt the same joy of movement every moment of this boulder. Your journey has greatly challenged me in what I think is possible for myself as a climber, and my training and effort has grown substantially because of it.
And with all the successes, I needed to see the failures, because it’s as much a part of my climbing as it is yours.But there aren’t typically role models showing us the process, all the falls, all the disappointments and setbacks. That’s the non-glamorous side of climbing that typically doesn’t make TH-cam.
But you did, and it was brave. And I was taking mental notes the entire video about how your psych and perspective pushed you through failures and how I would in turn need to deal with my failures in the future. I needed to see how many sessions it took, how you dealt with the mental fatigue of falling on the same move or moving on from a problem unsent, or how you were able to appreciate progress that didn’t ultimately end with the goal. This was inspiring. It was educational. And it showed a side of both the climbing process and the climbing journey that are so rare.
Thank you for every moment of the journey you’ve posted. I’ll dance around my living room and show all my friends when you send the power of now, and I’ll absolutely lose it when the island finally goes. And I’ll keep cheering no matter how many failures it takes to get there.
Thanks for all the kind words, I really appreciate you taking the time to write them and it does put a smile on my face to read. I hope you know that!
“People conceptualize conditioning in different ways,” he said. “Some think it’s a ladder straight up. Others see plateaus, blockages, ceilings. I see it as a geometric spiraling upward, with each spin of the circle taking you a different distance upward. Some spins may even take you downward, just gathering momentum for the next upswing. Sometimes you will work your fanny off and see very little gain; other times you will amaze yourself and not really know why. Training is training, it all seems to blend together after a while. What is going on inside is just a big puzzle. But my little spiral theory kind of gives it a perspective, don’t you think?”
Emil is the current best channel for bouldering on the platform and it's not close,. The production, the climbing, the insight into mental game & mindfulness that comes with hard projecting. 10/10 content.
Thanks a ton my homie, I really appreciate you saying so
@@EmilAbrahamsson Finished the video after coming back from my own projecting session, as I wrote that comment while I was only half way through. Subbed to the patreon after it was done, have to back up what I said previously and show some gratitude
This shit was like a movie. I’ve never been so invested watching a climbing video
Hey Emil,
Epic video, I definitely can relate to you.
I am an overachiever. I became an emergency physician at the young age of 26 and never really experience failure.
Even climbing I was getting stronger very fast, achieving V10 in less than 2 years of bouldering. I was projecting 2 V11 (easy for you xD) that in the end destroyed me. Got so close a few times, but ended up having a finger injury and a small fracture from falling off the pads.
I learned that failure is ok and that you should have fun when climbing first. Isn’t what brought us to those hard boulders in the firs place. And also always trying to learn something new from the process. The boulders won’t move and you’ll only get stronger with dedicated training time.
Being a doctor, I experienced a lot of bad patient outcomes. I have had young patient die from something they shouldn’t; life is unfair.
I try to remember how fortunate we are to have the health and the opportunity to push ourselves into climbing hard whenever I go bouldering.
Thanks for your story,
It is refreshing to see someone going through the process completely unfiltered,
Sincerely
Jon
Thanks for sharing your story and view! I appreciate it.
When you watch all of these incredible climbers on TH-cam it seems like they just send it in one go and they are just that good all the time. This video appeals to me much more for not hiding the personal struggle and work that must be there somewhere in the background. Makes me psyched to train harder.
It is the journey not the destination. The people you meet and the memories you make along the way always seem more valuable than actually reaching your goal in the end. Excellent video.
Finding the pure joy in the moves and the moving is what I try to find in every physical activity I do - unexpected ecco - fells good man
Watched this video after a horrid session # 13 on my current project. I made some exciting progress on my previous session, but today nothing went well at all. The temperature was too hot, I felt weak before I even started on the approach, and the only section of the climb that wasn't baking in the sun felt out of reach as well. Earlier today I felt my psych weaning greatly, and for the first time since I started trying the boulder, the thought of giving up actually crossed my mind. After watching this video, I was reminded that the back and forth struggle of the process is one that we choose for ourselves. We choose that which is out of reach so that we can feel EVERY part of the process, it is the only way to know for certain that we are progressing as climbers. Thanks Emil for this message and for renewing (or at lease mending) my motivation. I'll be heading back out soon.
I like the fact that you upload videos of your fails not only your sends. Most people only show their achievements whereas reality is full of failures. In those failures is where people really grow. Sharing that process feels very open and natural. Thank you.
you put me on to having Off the Wagon as my life-long goal boulder and I have loved your videos every one I've watched since then. you give me motivation and inspire me to do the things I'm not yet able to do mainly because I don't have a group or my own gear but my desire to climb outdoors have skyrocketed since watching you. thank you for sharing this part of your life with us and giving me something to hope for
The end of this video is beautiful and made me tear up bro. I love seeing other people learn from anger and see the Beauty of the struggle. Raging is fun till it ain’t, no matter what grade you are working on. Congrats on your progression and your accomplishments Emil!
your last few films have been amazing a real step up. Great work
I think the direction you are heading mentally is awesome. The fact that you didn't get the top on that last boulder hasn't truly affected you or how any of us see you. You are an amazing person and climber. I would watch a video of you falling off of a v14 over and over, even if it was shot with a potato. We love you and we love to see you express yourself on the rock. Videos like this remind us that the best climbers are just like us, and could probably use some time off from self imposed expectations. You are totally right! Some days pr weeks or trips, it's just about getting together and touching the rock, no more or less. Just entered my first comp, will be the 22nd of next month. I aim to train hard but keep this mindset and just enjoy the experience.
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Goodluck with the comp my friend! I hope you enjoy it. And thanks for all the kind words
Great great video. Pfiew all the frustration...so familiar to me as well. Good to see how you changed your perspective and found more joy
It is so hard for me to sit here and watch the video on a rest day... At least for me you managed to trigger the feeling of being on my projects and the psych trying my hardest! Great video, you cought the joy of hard bouldering on film!
A really honest and thoughtful way of taking us along with you through the process of attempting those incredibly challenging boulders. Thanks!
You're welcome, and thanks for joining in on the journey!
Sometimes you are so genuine that i forget how strong and how much courage you have we are different but not at all, i love climbing and my final live purpose what means everithing to me, happiness. Wish that to everyone. Thanks.
Emil, i've been a big fan of yours since EK vlog days. It's been a real joy to watch you grow as a climber and person. Hearing you reflecting on your own shortcomings in your recent videos has been very encouraging. I struggle with crimps a lot, far more so than any of my friends (all of us have been climbing for years now) and it often feels like climbing hates me in particular. But sharing your sendless sessions, and moments of frustration/anger/sadness makes it feel like maybe climbing hates everyone a little more equally than I thought (lol), and that makes a big difference to me. Thanks.
Haha "climbing hates everyone a little more equally", hilarious.
I'm glad you could relate and get something from my struggles!
Love this story! So many people can relate to that. Everyone allways has high expectations for a trip and when does are not met we are disapointed. But just being able to climb is joy enough. Being healthy and being able to go outdoors is the sickest send of them all
For me, this is the best video you posted ever. The content, the story, your thoughts and reflection. Love it! And even though I climb "just" 7B grades, I still can find many links to what I experience on my boulder projects and during the outdoor season. Thank you for sharing :)
For me, this is what climbing (and life) is all about - appreciate the journey
Thanks for sharing your story with us. I really dig that currently we all start to be brave enough to share also the bad things and the failures that happen to us yet with an analytical approach to see how they affect us. And I love to hear you allow yourself to calmly accept them and to learn from them. Peace and love
The musik was on point! Really enjoyed that honest look. Sometimes when I watch chlimbing videos I feel like a complete failure, bc most videos don´t show much of the progress and the failling that goes into that. I know it´s there, but you don´t see it that much. Thanks for your great content!
Just a incredible video such sick boulders!!!
I watched a lot of climbing videos and I always felt like videos without sent at the end can’t be as good as videos with sent. You proved me wrong as it was one of the best climbing videos I have seen. Btw: Do you plan to return on these climbs in close future (I mean up to next year)? If so do you have an idea when?
Dang, thank you so much for saying so!
I truly appreciate that, warms my heart.
These climbs are in the forefront of my mind, and there will most certainly be follow up videos to each one of these stories! The idea is around winter time, that's when it makes the most sense. Currently figuring out ways to finance it, and already the patreon is making it into a possibility :-) I don't really spend money on anything else, so the "video-making--account" is building slowly but steadily.
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i agree with totally and utterly
You are right that so strange you wait for a send at the end but you never get it 🤣
One of your best videos in a long while. But what stood out the most was THE FIRST EVER use of the term "desi meter" I've heard in my life (19:32)
Haha YES! I heard that's NOT a thing around the world?? Madness
Emil I have to say thanks cus it's videos like this that got me into climbing!
Great production and an even better mindset to walk away from this project with. Thank you for sharing!
10:55 i've had the same feeling and same outcome too last season.
i sessioned an 8B+ last winter and made it to the last hard move from the start after like 4 sessions but was never able to send even tho the move in isolation isnt that hard, just a bit low percentage.
i guess sometimes its better to let a project rest a few months and then come back with new psyche
by the way those projecting videos are very inspiring. nice work. and insanely good storytelling
Haha arguably I don't know so well :P I climb with a lot of optimism, sometimes it's great sometimes it's detrimental. For me it feels like a climb is gonna go when I can do each move with ease, and on repeat. On Casavino for instance, I could do each move of the boulder with a 90-95% success rate individually, which is very very high for me. However, once I started working the full line it was a completely different game, and so my analysis of how close I was turned out wrong
The vid was a feast for the eyes, and the commentary fed the brain. Awesome!
Hey Emil, I’m so happy about this honest masterpice. The feeling to leave a open project is something every true climber knows and it provides a lot to learn from :) hope to see you back in magic wood autumn season an cruch this one :)
If I may say, you're strong, we all know that, but your psych is equally there. This inspires me to develop my psych some. Awesome video making too!
Great video! I love your attitude. As climbers, we spend a lot of time “failing” so, I started looking at each failed attempt as me getting ever so slightly stronger. Every failure makes you better. Keep it up, Emil!
What an incredibly inspiring video for any aspiring climber. Your attempts on Power of now had me at the edge of my seat, and im impressed by your ability to turn seemingly setbacks into a positive. It's easy to get caught up in the send instead of enjoying the journey for what it is
better than any mellow film imo
Loved the entire video. Especially your insight on the process and the "failing" part. Thank you so much for sharing Emil! ❤️
Awesome video Bro!
I think it's very cool of you sharing this journey with us and showing all the ups and downs. 👌
wholesome ass shit right here. the value placed on sending is such a weird mental and emotional battle that climbers face and i think your take is really meaningful.
It was great to see how excited you got on those outdoor projects! Bummer you didn't send them, but I'm glad you seemed to have fun on them and didn't beat yourself up too much. I think it's important to be able to take a break from pushing your limits and just enjoy climbing whatever. Also, some great music choices that help us feel the stoke. I laughed at 'my circumcised finger' and 'the intense skin-requiring nature' of the Power of Now. All in all, this was my favorite climbing video I've seen in a long time and in my opinion, one of your best ever!
Me and my friends get together after work to train and watch climbing videos to get the psyche high. Yours are our favorite! Thank you for this one, really inspiring for our upcomming climbing trip:)
Greetings from Chile man!
Aww that's awesome to read mate! Thanks
I was thinking about not watching this video today and go straigh on sleep but I'm glad I didn't... This is more than just a good climbing video, it's a fantastic reminder of a really important way of aproaching our climbing journey and life in general...
Now I can reflect on that while falling asleep, thank you Emil :)
This may sound a little silly, but I’ve learned a similar principle in a game I play. The game has a lot of really difficult bosses that can get super frustrating trying to beat. But I’ve figured out that it’s really helpful to reframe your attempts to, instead of being attempts to *beat* the boss, just attempts to *learn* the boss. That way, every death isn’t a failure at defeating the boss, but rather a successful attempt to learn more about what to do and what not to do. So I just keep learning and learning until I eventually defeat it.
Obviously something like climbing V14 is a lot more high-commitment, so the mentality is very very different. But I thought the similarities were kind of interesting.
This is a really fantastic video, I’m super psyched to see you get back on these hard projects again and keep improving on them. :)
This amount of tenacity is inspirational
It is interesting to me that the boulder is named "power of now". It really fits the climb and the whole video in general.
Emil, you just love to climb, just for real, keep doing whatever it is you want to do and you will fokin send it! Just focus and dont stress it!
Best climbing movie in a long time. So real. Trying to climb hard is rarely a smooth path and the level of belief on display to even try these problems is incredibly inspiring.
Great video Emil. I echo much of what others have said but also love how invested and supportive Cordi is, she seems like a legend.
A true legend to me, she's fantastic
The vibes on all of your videos are so chill. Love hearing about your journey!
This was your best video Emil! I really didn't want to check how much of the video I had left. What great storytelling.
Best Bouldering Video since a long time! keep it up!! ... Love that you show the up's and the down's and still keep it funny inbetween :) also videoedditing and sounddesign is on point :D
Wow, gotta say this is one my favorite videos of yours yet! Not only some sick footage of sick moves, but some important lessons learned along the way. Keep it up man, your content just gets better and better!
So close to the v15, go back and get it done!!! IMO it's the coolest line I've ever seen.
Yeah it's actually insane.. probably my favorite boulder to date, probably even tops The Big Island for me
This is one of the greatest climbing videos I have ever seen. So relatable, so inspiring and a lot to learn! I am so amped right now. LET'S GOOOO
nearly cried on this one :D Nobody gives me a better glimpse into the emotional process than you ! Thanks a lot for that :)
Haha thanks homie, made me smile :-)
So fricking amazing! Thank you Emil!
Just want to say thank you about this video. Very inspiring to see someone this positive shering his difficulties and how he can enjoy the proces of getting over it and learning from it :)
Tumba is a super interesting climb! Awesome video as usual, Emil. Much love from Canada ✌️
I appreciate the reflection. I know exactly which three 14s you'll be sending this coming season 💪.
Definitely your best video yet Emil, thanks for taking the time to put this thing together! I'm sure you're already well aware, but progression needs to have some plateaus and can't always be on the upwards trend, but it seems like you managed to get a lot out of the sessions so that's great, and it looks like you'll be crushing those projects really soon. Can't wait to see more of you and Cordi out on the boulders!!!
Great video. The storytelling was on point and I was always on the edge about your sends on the different routes. Well done and good luck and even better skin for your next tries.
man you're going to have one hell of a send train next season; tomba, power of now and the big island are all one move away? you'll send em all!
I'm really looking forward to training right now, I've learned so much about my strengths/weaknesses from all this. Feels like if everything is applied right, I should have a good chance at everything next season!
Never before have I shouted "COME ON" at a youtube video, but here I am now. Awesome vid, you'll get it next time!!!
These longer format storytelling videos are pretty amazing! I'm happy you're finding a healthier way to think about climbing.
Well done Emil, you outdone yourself with this one!
Great video! Thank you for sharing this process with us ❤
Amazing video!! I ended up screaming and cheering you from my couch, such a good effort!!
Fun fact: today I finally decided to give up and stop trying my last project so this video perfectly suits my mood, thanks for keeping me psyched!!
Super enjoyable little documentary you made here, beautiful footage, calm and collected commentary, good vibes despite some setbacks. Just excellent editing, really enjoyed it! Also with the @HardIsEasy cameo and Waterhouse shorts :D
Really enjoyed that one! Watching you going through the process is truly inspiring. Thank you for that
this is a masterpiece! thank you so much for sharing the good and "bad" moments, loved every second of the video!
Dang Emil is really really good at almost doing boulders. Kidding of course, great video about the process. Sometimes you think you’ve done the time- that you’ve put in the blood, sweat, and tears prerequisite to doing a climb that’s hard for you. Only then do you see that the boulder still has more to teach you. Excited for the follow up with some inevitable send footy!
Haha it seems to be my a-game. I should go to more boulders and almost do them, have the biggest to-do list in the world
You're a legend Emil! Major inspiration and loved following the journey from this season and super stoked to see you continue your progression!
you're a beast and this video was sick thanks for investing so much time into it
I’m trying to break into 8A+ and have been known to mega session things into the 10s or 20s of session (even though it’s still not that much) and was frustrated for a long time as to why the grade wasn’t happening for me. Something that’s given me peace is understanding that even though I haven’t sent, that I’m good enough to have done the boulder but it just didn’t happen. I think it’s very clear that you’re a plenty good enough climber for all of these boulders :) thanks for sharing this story Emil!
Beautiful video, thank you for sharing this experience and thoughts of yours with us
10/10 video. Really awesome to see you on some of the boulders in brione as well!
great storytelling. your projecting videos are always so inspiring and motivating
Videos like this one are exactly why you are my favorite climbing channel!
This video has made me more psyched for the upcoming fall/winter season than anything I've seen this year. Super infectious climbing mentality and I hope these go down for you soon!
Thanks homie! Go crush it, get it, do it, AMUERTEEEE!
Great storytelling and documentation. Know that your life is an inspiration!
Thanks my friend!
insane! the time and energy in the footage and editing is inspirational. the video just makes you dream ! much love
This might be one of my favourite videos of yours! Congrats on the progress you've made on all of those boulders! It's so inspiring
Was a banger of a video. Mye kuk som ble nevnt ;) Good to see some videos of what 99% of climbing is at your max, failing!
Brabo!!! Nice vid. Nice process. Do never stop doing vids like that, please! ^^
Awesome video! Love how it showcases the less spoken about aspects of outdoor projecting 💪
Great video!! "Faillure" is a curious word to use when the process has given so much space for learning.
Keep at it! Love these story driven recap episodes, very intimate.
What an amazing video!!! Such a beast💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻
Great video. You climbed really well on that last solid attempt on Power of Now and in the end, that's the most you can ask for when you walk away from a project - knowing that you gave it your best when the door was open. I'm sure that door will open again :D
Amazing Vid :D I really enjoyed the way this was Edited and shot. Simply a pleasure to watch and made my day for sure
great film! enjoyed every minute, thanks!
Watching this video 'felt' so good! Not everything in life is sweetness and light. You can only try your best in the presence and adapt to the circumstances. Do what feels good, it will lead to inner contentment and a happier life. Mental lessons were definitively learnt. Thanks for this extended version and taking us along your experiences in life. Music deserves an extra point. Hope to see more Cordi in front of the camera next time, rooting in Italian was powerful ;)
I hope so too! We've kind of started shooting a video of her on her new project here in Sweden, it's gonna be great I think!
Bästa klättervideon jag sett på ett bra tag! Tack Emil. Btw, hoppas du kan få ihop en video med Eric snart.
Tackar!
Hoppas jag med :-) Vi har inget planerat riktigt än, men något får vi säkert till
Such a great video! I rarely comment on videos but II really appreciated the insights to your emotions and thoughts. I also loved the philosophical ending and I think that what you said is applicable to any task in life. I have to write a paper in the next two days and it started to really annoy me. But I think with your mindset I might find more enjoyment in that process, too. Really looking forward to what comes next on your channel!!!
man first of all, amazing video, love this docu style cideo of your climbing adventure, this tied your previous videos to a nice coherent story :) and secondly theway you described chagning in mentality to climbing was something i went through earlier this year even though ive only been climbing for less than a year now, focussing on the moves and how they feel rather than achieving or failing the boulder with each go.
anyways cant wait to see more videos of your climbing adventures
Great narrative and message!
Really nice video Emil. Thanks for inspiration :)
what an amazing video. enjoyed tghis more than the recent reel rock. amazing storytelling/editing with philisophical undertones, bittersweet ending putting me right in the feels but a testament to what climbing is all about. perserverance/dissapointment/progression/failing/ and ulitmately success. i love videos like this where i dont know the outcome one of my favorites elements of videomaking