The Nugget Climbing Podcast

EP 291: Charlie Boscoe — Pro Climbing League: Comps Are About to Change Forever

The Nugget Climbing Podcast

Show Notes

Charlie Boscoe is a former IFSC commentator, writer, and co-founder of the Pro Climbing League, a bold new head-to-head bouldering series debuting on February 28. We talked about his first experience in the outdoors, why Janja Garnbret and Adam Ondra are the G.O.A.T.s, and why climbing competitions are about to get a lot more exciting. You can learn more at proclimbing.com

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