EP01: Harry O'Brien | From Vietnam to Tassie: Finding Flow on the Rock
The Hangout Australian Climbing PodcastShow Notes
In this first episode of The Hangout, I sit down with climber & friend Harry O’Brien to explore what happens when you step onto the edge - physically and mentally. From climbing in Tasmania to the unique headspace of deep water soloing, they unpack how fear shows up on the wall, how calm is trained, and why breath can be the difference between holding on and letting go.
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Chapters
00:00 The Meeting of Climbers 03:13 Climbing Adventures in Vietnam 05:58 Deep Water Soloing Experience 09:04 The Unique Climbing in Vietnam 11:57 The Journey to Butterfly Valley 14:55 The Climbing Experience in Butterfly Valley 17:58 The Beast Within: Climbing Mentality 20:55 The Duality of Calm and Tenacity 24:09 The Importance of Breath in Climbing 27:05 The Journey of Progress in Climbing 30:12 The Influence of Youth on Climbing 32:57 The Challenges of Climbing in Tasmania 35:58 The Epic Climbing Adventures in Tasmania 01:08:11 Planning for Peak Experiences 01:11:56 Trust and Communication in Climbing 01:12:52 Problem Solving in Climbing 01:14:49 International Climbing Adventures 01:18:38 Differences in Climbing Styles 01:21:29 The Joy of Onsighting 01:24:21 The Evolution of Climbing Passion 01:30:08 Overcoming Fear in Climbing 01:34:26 The Drive to Climb 01:37:15 Training and Cross-Training for Climbers 01:42:19 The Balance of Climbing and Life 01:51:40 Filling the Cup: Energy Restoration 01:55:34 The Power of Journaling 02:01:03 Meditation and Mindfulness in Climbing 02:06:18 Dream Climbs and Future Aspirations
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