Show Notes
This week I'm Hanging with Bryce Johnson. Long term friend of the show.... and I guess friend of the host. Bryce and I met in high school, we lived together for 5 years, started climbing together and have basically belayed each other on every project we've had over the 7 years of climbing.
Bryce is one of my best friends, the sweetest caring rudest pain the arses I know but I love him dearly. I was super happy to finally get Brycey on and I hope you all enjoy the coooool stylings of Bryce Johnson.
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Quotes “It’s always about the people… once that community or friendships gone, it just gets a bit sour.” “It’s a lot less worse to just try and do the thing than have to sit with the negative self-talk.” “I’m not just risking a broken leg… I’m risking my child’s future if I fall.”
Chapters 0:00 - Blue Mountains trip recap and setting the scene 2:17 - How climbing first entered our lives 5:56 - Getting hooked and going all in early 10:20 - How fast growth shaped the journey 13:21 - What it’s like being climbing partners 16:28 - The depth of long-term climbing friendships 19:05 - Understanding each other emotionally 21:29 - Learning how to support your partner better 24:21 - Banter, shit talk and underlying care 28:11 - What actually makes a perfect climbing day 30:24 - The sessions that stick with you 33:03 - Early adventures and being out of depth 35:33 - First projects and chasing the send 37:27 - Why sport climbing beats bouldering (for Bryce) 40:20 - Getting into trad climbing 42:28 - The moment risk became real 46:13 - Shifting toward safety and responsibility 48:37 - Learning to understand real risk 50:20 - Injury, fear and changing perspective 53:14 - Rebuilding confidence after setbacks 56:22 - Improving self-talk and mindset 58:20 - Fear, identity and personal growth 1:00:11 - Gear obsession and chasing the perfect shoe
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