Dec. 8, 2025
#179 Annie Sanders — 1st US Woman To Win Bouldering And Lead WC’s, Comp Style Vs Her Style, and Where To Focus While Competing
Annie Sanders is the first American woman to win World Cups in both Bouldering and Lead. And she’s only 18 so she’s just getting started!
Hear about Annie’s breakout season and what’s in store for her future!
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00:00 - Intro
04:28 - Annie's Intro to Climbing
09:08 - Training and Constant Progression
14:42 - Annie's Style as a Climber
17:55 - How Comps Are Changing and Comp Tactics
20:59 - Support From Patreon
28:13 - How Does Outdoor Climbing Fit into the Career of a Comp Climber?
31:58 - The Mindset of a Pro Comp Climber
36:56 - Annie's Plans
41:02 - How to Go From Good to Great
