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Work on your weakness may be one of the most popular climbing coach suggestions. Maybe we wouldn't need a better proof than Ozzy Auswin, a young Thai climbing athlete who takes this advice to heart and is now the best climber in Thailand. In January, 2022, he became the first Thai national to send Greed 8C, a classic sport climb test piece in Tonsai and is also the youngest person to ever do so. He constantly tries to find his weakness in climbing and relentlessly works on defeating them.  His age, 10inch+ ape index and lean body may deceive you into thinking that he's a great climber because of all those inherent advantages. However, this episode will show you that it's all hard work and mindset that make Ozzy an extraordinary climber. 

This episode discusses the most pressing issue facing rock climbing in Thailand, which is the lack of legal access and management. Technically, there's no law governing rock climbing in the country. Although climbing has been tolerated as a economic driver by authorities in certain parts of the country, several climbing areas have been ordered to close due to the lack of management model. Thailand Mountain Sports Club is attempting to formalize its existence to gain advocacy power to protect climbing areas and to reopen closed areas. However, the issue is quite sensitive in Thailand and even more so obscure. The club launched a survey in August 2021 to gauge the local community's perception regarding access and climbing area management. This episode will focus on the key findings from the survey and what the data tells us. 

Hey all, 2020 has been one heck of a year. But now that things are looking bright ahead, it is time to start planning for our next epic climbing trip. In this episode, we're going to hear from Kelsey Gray, the author of the Alaska Rock Climbing Guide, who will get us psyched to go climb in Alaska. It is more than just the cold, snowy and epic overnight trips in Alaska. Kelsey will be giving us beta on the local crags with sweeping views that will get any regular sport climber psyched. Follow Kelsey on IG: @franticfreestyleHere's the Koh Tao Rakkup Guide: https://rakkup.com/guidebooks/thailand-koh-tao-rock-climbing/

Hey all, this episode is entirely in Thai language. If you can understand the language, then keep on listening! My guest, Tao, and I will discuss the ethics for rock climbing outside such as leave no trace, lining for route, access problems, cheering, dogs at the crag and more. Thank you for listening! 

In this episode, Kane discusses the four pillars of rock climbing and what it means to train. Train With Kane features physiologist, gym owner, climbing coach and sport science nerd, Kane, who will simplify complicated science data to actionable training routine. Episodes are short and concise perfect for your short commute to the gym, when they reopen. #covid19 

In recent years, Tonsai has been experiencing decline in visitation from climbers. Many tourists citing health concerns such as dengue fever outbreaks and the infamous Tonsai tummie as some of the reasons to avoid Tonsai. Some also think that the place is losing its spirit and the vibe that have made the place so beloved in the first place. Tonsai may have already seen its glory days but can one still enjoy this magnificent place? Is it still a paradise. Is it fair to continue to compare Tonsai and Railey to its past? In this episode, we talk about our favorite routes, travel tips, love and hate for Tonsai and our speculation for its future.