EP 298: Sonnie Trotter — Gunning for 5.15, How He Trained as a Teen, and Stamina vs. Strength
About this episode
Sonnie Trotter discusses his climbing goals, training methods, and insights on stamina versus strength.
Sonnie Trotter is a Canadian professional rock climber and one of the most accomplished and respected climbers of his generation. We talked about his goal to climb 5.15, my impression of meeting him at Smith Rock, our parallel family histories, treating life as a game, how the Cobra Crack changed his career, how he trained as a teenager, stamina vs. strength, what makes Dave Graham so strong, and his book, Uplifted: The Evolution of a Climbing Life.
People in this episode
Host: Steven Dimmitt
Guest: Sonnie Trotter
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Uplifted: The Evolution of a Climbing Life
Places: Smith Rock, Canada
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