How NOT to Trad Climb

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Multi-pitch, watch it again. Rappelling, watch it in reverse. Caving, watch it in reverse in the dark.

Proud daddy moment. My 11 year old daughter walked in while watching intro and went wide eyed and exasperated face. I asked her what she thought was wrong and she flat out said, "too much gear".

Yes, I would definitely like to see more climbing content. Potentiality some more videos on aid climbing and big walling

A multi-pitch video is exactly what I need. YouTube "tutorials" are always just a short vid of two guides messing around with ropes at the base of a pitch followed by some elaborate anchor-building. I'd love to see an actual multi-pitch climb explained.

I couldn't stop laughing for that intro section 😂

Seeing the whole climb and you struggle is quality content. I can't relate to fearless pros.

Yes more climbing videos! I think you could fill a niche that hasn’t been filled out in YouTube videos so far. Something like: climbing reality: the stuff they don’t normally teach you, could bring comedy and show more realistic climbing experiences. Like how belaying from above kind of sucks and is uncomfortable sometimes, ****ropes getting tangled on multi pitch climbing***, climbing and getting scared, placing gear and risk management. I think there is some value in watching you guys climbing a route, making jokes, making decisions, while not particularly being good at it will bring connections to a wider audience. then you can also have videos bringing in other people doing different methods.

Love the beginning. Hey! Thanks for all you do. As a... Not new climber? But more actively involved climber... I appreciate all the education you put out. I have been learning a lot, and I appreciate it. I learn a lot from those I climb with, but I also learn a ton from those who climb elsewhere. So thanks for all the effort y'all put into this

Love seeing your unedited nerves on that ultra classic. As a longtime trad climber who’s still scared of trad climbing it’s refreshing to see you nervous, even after all the time you spend off the ground! More videos!

10:55 - YES!!! La Sportiva Mythos & Socks! Been climbing like that for over 3 decades! Thank you Ryan. I don't feel alone anymore.

I love it -- it's great to see reasonable routes, as well. Everyone is out there doing 5.13's, and I can barely get off the couch.

Yes more climbing stuff

Rappeling with saddlebag ropes would be a sweet video. also rope management for multi pitch switch overs/swinging leads. Awesome content!

What a great authentic, entertaining, and informative video.

In the pre-barcode era, price tags were often glued directly onto the item and I generally didn't remove them. At the sort-out at the end of the climb, I would look for the tattered remnants of the price tag to spot my gear, and I didn't have to add paint or tape or some other mark to help me identify my gear. On the one hand the extra weight was never an impediment, and on the other I didn't waste any time or add any weight in order to personalize my hardware.

Appreciate the authenticity here. Yes please more climbing videos!

Love the funny, fun climbing vid. Keep it coming. Thanks for all the great videos you guys produce.

Absolutely amazing video, actually LOLed during the intro. Would love to see more climbing videos.

That intro tho! 😂 “I ended up leaving the tags on there....don’t think the extra weight is gonna get me”