Steve On Training

Steve On Training

Why People Hire Climbing Coaches

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Steve Bechtel
Apr 29, 2025
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My mom didn’t keep too close an eye on my career. She seemed to think I was some sort of climbing guide or that I taught “climbing safety.” As much as I might have told her that I worked to help people get better at the performance end of the sport, she didn’t quite get it. To her, either you knew how to climb or you didn't. Once you knew how, you were …

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