EP 291: Charlie Boscoe — Pro Climbing League: Comps Are About to Change Forever

Charlie Boscoe is a former IFSC commentator, writer, and co-founder of the Pro Climbing League, a bold new head-to-head bouldering series debuting on February 28. We talked about his first experience in the outdoors, why Janja Garnbret and Adam Ondra are the G.O.A.T.s, and why climbing competitions are about to get a lot more exciting. You can learn more at proclimbing.com

The Nugget Training App 👉 http://training.thenuggetclimbing.com

Show Notes:

thenuggetclimbing.com/episodes/charlie-boscoe

Nuggets:

(00:00:00) – Intro

(00:02:48) – The perfect phrase

(00:10:55) – Hooked on climbing

(00:15:49) – The impermanence of achievements

(00:22:56) – Commentating

(00:26:01) – Janja Garnbret & Adam Ondra

(00:30:39) – IFSC Broadcasting

(00:34:11) – Pro Climbing League

(00:45:50) – Adjustable comp walls

(00:48:44) – Can two climbs be identical?

(00:53:59) – The viewing experience

(01:02:07) – Goals for PCL

(01:06:22) – Logistical challenges

(01:11:04) – The first comp (London, Feb 28)

(01:13:06) – Broncos, Seahawks, Mariners

(01:17:29) – Wrap up