It is a fully different experience to dive in deep on a route for sure! I think many climbers learn a lot about themselves through this process, it can be quite revealing in many ways. Happy projecting!
I'm lucky enough to live in Blue Mountains, Australia, where I would say we don't usually have an 'off' season. Winter temps generally don't fall below about 0 degrees celsius and that's only first thing in the morning, we rarely get snow. Summer can get up to around 40 degrees celsius, which is probably a bit extreme but doesn't stop you climbing early in day, with most crags facing west away from our morning sun. We do sometimes have block periods of rain in spring or autumn and have porous sandstone rock. But all in all, I'm guessing having more of an active training approach for example on a board or spray wall combines the potential need for strength along with continued focus on technique and condition. On a recent video with Tomoa Narasaki he seemed to be saying that's their primary training method, but then I guess that's difference between indoor and outdoor focused climbing as well
Yes if your focus is to perform close to your potential then having structure built around the season that your goal routes are in the best condition would take you a lot further than just climbing all the time. Board or spray wall training can be a super productive tool, especially if it has similar holds, angle, and style of movement to your projects - spray walls can be great for this because you can incorporate bad feet that more closely resemble a lot of outdoor climbing, set crux simulations, etc. all while improving your finger strength.
Great stuff Joel!!!
Perfect timing. My longest "projects" have been 2 sessions... so, not projecting. But I think I am ready!
Also, sick homewall!
It is a fully different experience to dive in deep on a route for sure! I think many climbers learn a lot about themselves through this process, it can be quite revealing in many ways. Happy projecting!
I'm lucky enough to live in Blue Mountains, Australia, where I would say we don't usually have an 'off' season. Winter temps generally don't fall below about 0 degrees celsius and that's only first thing in the morning, we rarely get snow. Summer can get up to around 40 degrees celsius, which is probably a bit extreme but doesn't stop you climbing early in day, with most crags facing west away from our morning sun. We do sometimes have block periods of rain in spring or autumn and have porous sandstone rock. But all in all, I'm guessing having more of an active training approach for example on a board or spray wall combines the potential need for strength along with continued focus on technique and condition. On a recent video with Tomoa Narasaki he seemed to be saying that's their primary training method, but then I guess that's difference between indoor and outdoor focused climbing as well
Yes if your focus is to perform close to your potential then having structure built around the season that your goal routes are in the best condition would take you a lot further than just climbing all the time. Board or spray wall training can be a super productive tool, especially if it has similar holds, angle, and style of movement to your projects - spray walls can be great for this because you can incorporate bad feet that more closely resemble a lot of outdoor climbing, set crux simulations, etc. all while improving your finger strength.