Jan. 12, 2026

#181 Tim, My Dude — Chasing Mastery, The Challenge You Actually Want, V14 Highball FA, and Tim’s Approach To Coaching

#181 Tim, My Dude — Chasing Mastery, The Challenge You Actually Want, V14 Highball FA, and Tim’s Approach To Coaching

Tim, my dude, [aka Tim Kang] is back on the pod for another fun episode! Tim has rededicated himself to the mastery of climbing after a brief stint in a normal 9-5. And boy did he come back with a bang with the amazing FA of Borrowed Time, a stunning V14 highball in Tahoe. Patreon Bonus Content (join Patreon for extended cut): Mentally dealing with big injuries. How do you do it, and how did it shift your perspective on climbing?Biggest Moments for Climbing in 2025? Predictions for 2026?Would...

Tim, my dude, [aka Tim Kang] is back on the pod for another fun episode!

Tim has rededicated himself to the mastery of climbing after a brief stint in a normal 9-5. And boy did he come back with a bang with the amazing FA of Borrowed Time, a stunning V14 highball in Tahoe.

Patreon Bonus Content (join Patreon for extended cut):

  • Mentally dealing with big injuries. How do you do it, and how did it shift your perspective on climbing?
  • Biggest Moments for Climbing in 2025? Predictions for 2026?
  • Would you be willing to change your proposed grade of Mandala Sit to V14?

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00:00 - Intro

14:39 - Moving to Colorado and Returning to Climbing Hard

26:47 - Chasing Goals and "Mastery" of Climbing

01:08:26 - Support From Patreon

01:08:58 - Tim's FA of "Borrowed Time" V14/8B+

01:36:29 - Tim's Approach to Coaching and Video Analysis