EP 190: Josh Champion — Quitting After Sending V13, and Reengaging With Climbing in a Healthier Way

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Steven Dimmitt

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4.0 • 589 Ratings

🗓️ 16 October 2023

⏱️ 115 minutes

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Summary

Josh Champion is an MD and elite boulderer based in Portland, Oregon. Josh and I hung out in 2017 during my infamous Bishop trip. Since then he moved to Colorado for residency, got even stronger, and then quit climbing shortly after sending his first three V13s. We talked about why he quit for three years, how he improved his relationship with climbing, helpful books, building Just Beta, and much more!

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