Today on episode 39 I’m pleased to welcome long-time climber and Front Range local Peter Beal. Peter, at age 58, has been climbing for over 45 years, with notable achievements including multiple 5.14 first ascents and bagging V12 in his late forties! But Peter is also known for his critical takes on the culture of outdoor life. Today we discuss some of the realities of meaningful work, family life, and the potential opportunity costs of a life of adventure.
Topics Discussed with Peter Beal
- Peter’s long history in climbing
- A career in art history
- Is majoring in the humanities good for your career?
- The problem with full-time climbing and the “quit your job” culture
- Balancing life and careers with an equally driven and athletic spouse
- Can you afford to be sponsored? Pay transparency in climbing versus other sports
- Peter’s love for writing and his musings on the decline of print media
- Key tips for performance climbing longevity
Get in Touch with Peter Beal
Peter’s blog: mountainsandwater.com
Lattice Training Podcast: History of Climbing with Peter Beal
Articles by Peter Beal
Mountains and Water: Can You Afford to Be Sponsored?
Mountains and Water: An Interview with Adam Ondra
Mountains and Water: Farewell to Print, Farewell to Climbing
Books
Peter’s book: Bouldering: Movement, Tactics, and Problem Solving
Stuart Little (E.B. White)
The Wind in the Willows (Kenneth Grahame)
Time of Wonder (Robert McCloskey)
The Hard Years (Joe Brown)
John Gill: Master of Rock (Pat Ament)
Climb! Rock Climbing in Colorado (Achey, Jeff; Chelton, Dudley; Godfrey, Bob)
The Games Climbers Play (Ken Wilson)
Performance Rock Climbing (Dale Goddard and Udo Neumann)
Clipping Chains Posts
Previous episode mentioned: EP36: Matt Samet: The Uncertain Future of Climbing Media
A list of all articles and podcast episodes is here.
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