Do you ever wonder…

• What are my climbing weaknesses and strengths?

• How should I separate climbing practice from performance?

• Is it possible to gain willpower and to learn to try harder?

• What are the cognitive skills used by advanced climbers,
  and how can I cultivate them?

• How can I develop better intuition as a climber?

• What are effective ways to train climbing movement and technique?

• How can I set more effective climbing goals?

• What are some practical ways to manage fear and
  improve my concentration and focus on the rock?

These questions all point to mental climbing skills, which have a huge impact on our climbing performance and enjoyment. Despite that inevitable impact, these skills are (very) often skipped...

At ClimbWell, we’re interested in changing that. We believe that through coaching, mindfulness, and deliberate practice, climbers can develop mental skills that transform how they think and move, on and off the rock. That’s why we’re leading a reading group focused on Eric Hörst’s groundbreaking book, Maximum Climbing. 

Why should I join?

Maximum Climbing is a great text, but few climbers have read it. Why? Well, to be fair, it’s a big undertaking….
The topic covered is so vast that you could spend months focusing on applying and integrating what you learn in a single chapter. While you can read Maximum Climbing on your own, the best way to engage with a book like this is through a community and a structured process. 

The ClimbWell Reading Group is part book study part coaching group, which means you’ll get a lot more from the experience than you would by reading the text on your own:

• Meeting weekly creates a structure to support your reading and self-study.

• Facilitated group meetings ensure high-quality discussion and collaborative learning.

• Group coaching means you get support applying what you learn. After each meeting, you’ll share your top takeaways and actionable next steps. 

• Reading with expert facilitators deepens your understanding and integration of core topics. 

• You’ll make new friends who share your interest in mental training for climbing and personal development.