Eric Jerome is a V15 climber and prolific bouldering developer. We talked about getting hit by a drunk driver, how his injury led to a paradigm shift, why he is actively caring less about climbing, seeking the minimal effective dose, developing new boulders in the Flaming Gorge and The New, buying a house, his career with KAYA, the gamification of climbing, and much more. Holiday Gift Ideas: patreon.com/thenuggetclimbing/gift Gift a Patreon subscription 👆 frictitiousclimbing.com/products/the-nug The NUG 👆 thenuggetclimbing.com/shop Hello Friends merch 👆 Mad Rock: madrock.com Use code “NUGGET10” at checkout for 10% off your next order. PhysiVantage: physivantage.com (link includes 15% off coupon) Use code "NUGGET15" at checkout for 15% off your next order. Green Chef: greenchef.com/NUGGET50 Use code "NUGGET50" for 50% off your first box plus 20% off your next two months. Become a Patron: patreon.com/thenuggetclimbing We are supported by these amazing BIG GIVERS: Michael Roy, Mark and Julie Calhoun, and Yinan Liu Show Notes: thenuggetclimbing.com/episodes/eric-jerome Nuggets: (00:00:00) – Intro (00:02:12) – Hit & run (00:04:42) – The recovery process (00:07:57) – A paradigm shift (00:10:55) – The Top 100 project (00:13:23) – A really fun game (00:17:08) – A healthier relationship with climbing (00:21:02) – Body type & relationship with food (00:25:12) – Finger strength & volume as a heavier climber (00:33:33) – Minimal effective dose (00:40:59) – Cycling projects & developing (00:49:02) – A new bouldering area in Utah (01:00:57) – Documenting new boulders (01:08:00) – Bouldering in The New (01:11:47) – Buying a house in West Virginia (01:32:37) – House swaps & gratitude (01:37:45) – More about The New (01:46:09) – Life going forward (01:50:02) – Summer vibes in The New (01:53:15) – Best lines in the UK (01:55:09) – Eric’s career with KAYA (02:03:19) – Building a database (02:07:25) – Gamification & misconceptions about KAYA (02:17:38) – Upcoming KAYA features (02:21:02) – Wrap up & EXTRA teaser
