Fundamentals (Part 1 of 6) — In this episode, Jesse and I each share our top tips and pitfalls for going on a climbing trip. Whether you are planning your first-ever climbing trip, or are a seasoned climber, we think you’ll find some helpful nuggets here. We learned these lessons the hard way. Hopefully, you won’t have to.Listen to more Fundamentals episodes!thenuggetclimbing.com/fundamentals Check out Athletic Greens!athleticgreens.com/NUGGETUse this link to get a free year's supply of vitamin D + 5 travel packs!Check out Rhino Skin Solutions!rhinoskinsolutions.comUse code “NUGGET” at checkout for 20% off your next order!Check out Petzl!petzl.comOr shop for Petzl quickdraws at your local climbing shop! We are supported by these amazing BIG GIVERS:Leo Franchi, Michael Roy, David Lahaie, Robert Freehill, Jeremiah Johnson, Scott Donahue, Eli Conlee, Skyler Maxwell, Craig Lee, Mark and Julie Calhoun, and Yinan Liu Become a Patron:patreon.com/thenuggetclimbingShow Notes:  thenuggetclimbing.com/episodes/fundamentals-part-1Nuggets:0:02:53 – Jesse’s story of breaking his toe in Thailand, and my first-ever bouldering trip to Bishop CA0:06:28 – Lessons from our first failed climbing trips0:09:11 – Jesse’s Tip #1: Set the tone for the trip early0:12:11 – Jesse’s Tip #2: On a week-long trip, always rest the second day0:13:58 – Patience, and taking a week or two to acclimate on longer trips0:17:55 – Steven’s Tip #1: Be open0:21:48 – Steven’s Tip #2: Climb some easy things0:23:47 – Bonus Tip: Pay some attention to what your climbing values are0:24:10 – Steven’s Tip #3: Go look at tons of stuff0:25:51 – Jesse’s Tip #3: Minimize the decisions you have to make right after climbing0:27:24 – Try to avoid survival mode0:29:09 – Steven’s Tip #4: Measure the success of the trip in experiences, and not in sends0:31:28 – Bonus Tip: Set process-oriented goals rather than achievement-oriented goals (and scrap the tick list)0:34:12 – How complicated it is to climb well on a trip0:37:34 – Jesse’s Pitfall #1: When people recommend climbs to you, keep in mind that they almost always recommend climbs that they had good experiences on, not things that are objectively good0:39:11 – My first trip to The Red, Jesse’s first trip to Hueco, and thoughts on training for your first trip to a new area0:41:55 – Jesse’s Pitfall #2: Don’t train right up until the trip, and don’t try to cram your training in at the last second (show up rested)0:45:10 – Steven’s Pitfall #1: Spending the entire trip on one climb0:46:07 – Steven’s Pitfall #2: Climbing way too much0:47:21 – Bonus Tip: Be genuinely interested in other people’s climbing0:49:01 – Bonus Tip: It’s ok to climb a lot on a trip, but be sure to rest appropriately afterward0:52:39 – Jesse’s Pitfall #3: Wrecking your skin0:54:47 – Steven’s Pitfall #3: Not getting the intensity right0:57:52 – The sunk cost fallacy on a trip0:58:57 – Jesse’s Top Tip: Set the tone early in the trip0:59:37 – Steven’s Top Tip: Be open1:00:31 – Wrap up