BOARD MEETINGS | The Pros and Cons of Building Grade Pyramids vs. Towers

Prompted by the phrase "Common sense isn't always common practice," from Trevor Ragan of Learner Lab, Nate and Kris sat down to discuss five aspects of climbing where they see this holding true. This is the second of those five aspects: the pros and cons of building a grade pyramid vs. a tower. Is one better than the other? When is each appropriate? How might one or the other impact your future climbing?   This episode originally aired on March 20, 2018. _________________________ 🔍 EXPLORE FURTHER You might enjoy these related articles, episodes, and other resources: Kris’s new book, Adapt: Lessons Learned Climbing 100 5.13’s, is out now! Board Meetings | The Quality vs. Quantity Conundrum in Climbing Trevor Ragan | Fixed vs. Growth Mindset Trevor Ragan | Motor Learning _________________________ 🔌 SUPPORT + CONNECT Help us keep the show sponsor-free when you join our Patreon Community for as little as $3. Get two or more bonus episodes every month on Patreon, Spotify, or Apple. Subscribe to THE CURRENT and get a monthly exploration of how we can all become better climbers. Find Nate on Instagram and YouTube. Find Power Company on Instagram and YouTube. Share this episode with a friend who needs to hear it. _________________________ The Power Company Podcast is a proud founding member of the Plug Tone Audio Collective, a group of the best, most impactful podcasts in the outdoor industry. Find full episode transcripts and more at our website.