Babsi Zangerl & Jacopo Larcher: Live from Rocktoberfest!

The Struggle Climbing Show

Elite climbers Babsi Zangerl and Jacopo Larcher sit down at iconic Miguel's Pizza for a live Rocktoberfest interview that covers:

- Working up to the hardest trad climbs in the world - Finding flexible work to accommodate climbing goals - Enjoying sucking at new things - Setting for IFSC comps and whether that style translates to rock - Embracing a beginner mindset (even when you’re a pro) - Getting injured and discovering whole new worlds of climbing - Tips on how to become a sponsored climber - How to get through fear of falling or being on sketchy terrain

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The Struggle is carbon-neutral in partnership with The Honnold Foundation, whose mission is to promote solar energy for a more equitable world.

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This show is produced and hosted by Ryan Devlin, and edited by Glen Walker. The Struggle is a proud member of the Plug Tone Audio Collective, a diverse group of the best, most impactful podcasts in the outdoor industry.

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The struggle makes us stronger! I hope your training and climbing are going great.

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