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Another great video! As somebody who plans to hire a guide when that's an option in my area again I'd love to see a video on getting the most out of a session with a climbing guide. Things to do in advance, areas to focus on, questions to ask. That type of thing.
Lots of handy hints which I will try to apply to my climbing over the winter. Particularly the one about having fun! So important and so easy to forget.
Love the climbing in Spain, am very jealous. I’d recommend the Bernia Ridge for a break from climbing. Not exactly a rest day, and there are a couple of sport climbing bits, but mostly some amazingly exposed ridge walking and abseiling.
Great stuff! Can‘t wait to be back on proper rock... another question about anchor set-up, what do you think about bowline on a bight on a sling setup on bolts? I can‘t remember hearing you talking about it, here in Germany it seems like a very popular method on bolts. Thanks for all the great content and stay safe! Cheers!
I do mention it in one video but it's not a setup I use a lot personally. It is a great method though and seems popular in the Alps too. It works really well so I do like it :)
Possible yes, depending on regions you travel through etc.... It's a bit of a minefield though, I did a lot of research and googling when sorting this trip!
@@JBMountainSkills well I hope it stays good for you and you get that 8a+ ! I've got a ferry to calais booked on the 27th but getting up to date info on what you can and can't do and where is tricky.. especially driving over border regions in Spain - what are the actual chances of being stopped with a massive GB sticker on the back? Chulilah probably would be the first major stop but Ive half a mind to just sack it off for the sake of the stress and go next year instead... might now have to be a Scottish sufferfest!
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How do plan your days on climbing trips, like how many sessions per day or hours of climbing and ratio of “easy” routes vs hard? Do you take rest days or easier days?
Good question! I normally do 3 days on, 1 day off. I'm flexible with that though, occasionally I'll have a double rest day or only two days on then a rest day. I find if I'm trying things hard for me, I'll have 3 or 4 good goes a day, as a rough idea. I to warm up dogging up a hard project or using the finger board, rather than climbing "easy" routes. I don't always project though, sometimes it's nice just to tick some routes quickly!
love climbing hard routes, just because i'm usually am not worried about faling cos there aint no dodgy ledges most of the time, get more paranoid on easier routes where there is more going on.
This is a big reason I'm training to get stronger. I find that easier sport routes are usually run out and full of sketchy ledges. Good for the mental side of climbing but not as fun as climbing hard.
Do you have any advice for how to keep ones finger pulleys healthy? Eg videos? I love working routes and climbing hard like you describe in this video but the pulleys in my fingers are the limiting factor for me.
Still pet passport scheme until 1st Jan, the government has just announced the new system, basically a health certificate, so thankfully it doesn't seem to problematic. The gov.uk website has been updated :)
Want to buy me a coffee or the boy a dog treat?! www.buymeacoffee.com/jbmountain
Or buy a Sling Mountain T Shirt?! teespring.com/en-GB/stores/jbmountainskills
Another great video! As somebody who plans to hire a guide when that's an option in my area again I'd love to see a video on getting the most out of a session with a climbing guide. Things to do in advance, areas to focus on, questions to ask. That type of thing.
Cheers!
I'll give that some thought :)
Lots of handy hints which I will try to apply to my climbing over the winter. Particularly the one about having fun! So important and so easy to forget.
Very true, I have to remind myself of that sometimes!
Enjoying re-watching the videos, hope all is well Jez.
Love the climbing in Spain, am very jealous. I’d recommend the Bernia Ridge for a break from climbing. Not exactly a rest day, and there are a couple of sport climbing bits, but mostly some amazingly exposed ridge walking and abseiling.
Cheers for the recommendation, I've been over that way but not done the Bernia Ridge before :)
Love the content man. Commenting for the alg. Keep them coming!
Glad you like it!
Good stuff. Thanks for the info.
Pleasure :)
Great stuff! Can‘t wait to be back on proper rock... another question about anchor set-up, what do you think about bowline on a bight on a sling setup on bolts? I can‘t remember hearing you talking about it, here in Germany it seems like a very popular method on bolts. Thanks for all the great content and stay safe! Cheers!
I do mention it in one video but it's not a setup I use a lot personally.
It is a great method though and seems popular in the Alps too. It works really well so I do like it :)
@@JBMountainSkills thanks! Have a good time in spain!
Great info. What's the deal with driving down to Spain? Possible or not? Need some of that winter sun you've got!!
Possible yes, depending on regions you travel through etc.... It's a bit of a minefield though, I did a lot of research and googling when sorting this trip!
@@JBMountainSkills well I hope it stays good for you and you get that 8a+ ! I've got a ferry to calais booked on the 27th but getting up to date info on what you can and can't do and where is tricky.. especially driving over border regions in Spain - what are the actual chances of being stopped with a massive GB sticker on the back? Chulilah probably would be the first major stop but Ive half a mind to just sack it off for the sake of the stress and go next year instead... might now have to be a Scottish sufferfest!
How do plan your days on climbing trips, like how many sessions per day or hours of climbing and ratio of “easy” routes vs hard? Do you take rest days or easier days?
Good question! I normally do 3 days on, 1 day off. I'm flexible with that though, occasionally I'll have a double rest day or only two days on then a rest day.
I find if I'm trying things hard for me, I'll have 3 or 4 good goes a day, as a rough idea. I to warm up dogging up a hard project or using the finger board, rather than climbing "easy" routes.
I don't always project though, sometimes it's nice just to tick some routes quickly!
I'm making my first trip to el chorro next month. How does the grading in Spain compare to the UK?
Good question. Depends a bit on the routes area. Often they tend to be a bit longer and less cruxy, but not always... Have a good trip!
love climbing hard routes, just because i'm usually am not worried about faling cos there aint no dodgy ledges most of the time, get more paranoid on easier routes where there is more going on.
This is a big reason I'm training to get stronger. I find that easier sport routes are usually run out and full of sketchy ledges. Good for the mental side of climbing but not as fun as climbing hard.
I agree, things get much nicer, for the most part, as you go above the lower grades :)
Do you have any advice for how to keep ones finger pulleys healthy? Eg videos? I love working routes and climbing hard like you describe in this video but the pulleys in my fingers are the limiting factor for me.
Another great video, thanks.
Who's the belayer?
My mate Mike on this trip :)
What do you include in your Buddy-Check Jez?
Sick new intro music!
Thanks!
Whats the deal with dog travel to the EU now?
Still pet passport scheme until 1st Jan, the government has just announced the new system, basically a health certificate, so thankfully it doesn't seem to problematic. The gov.uk website has been updated :)