Fundamentals (Part 2 of 6) — In part 2 of this series, Jesse and I dive deeper into specific tips and pitfalls for going on a bouldering trip. We covered a wide range of topics including training and preparation, crash pad and kit recommendations, how to manage skin and energy, good bouldering ethics, how to boulder in a group, and much more.Listen to more Fundamentals episodes!thenuggetclimbing.com/fundamentalsJesse’s Original Episode:EP 127: Jesse Firestone Check out Grasshopper Climbing!grasshopperclimbing.cominstagram.com/grasshopperclimbingTell them I sent you to save $500 off a fully kitted out 8'x10' Grasshopper board! 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-2Nuggets:0:04:22 – A favorite memory from Jesse’s trip to Rocklands, and my week-long trip to Bishop in 20170:11:12 – Top out views0:12:06 – Jesse’s Tip #1: Try to have a mix of crash pads0:16:55 – Steven’s Tip #1: Make your preparation as specific as possible0:20:21 – Bonus Tip: Two things that people miss in their bouldering training0:22:51 – Steven’s Tip #2: Decide really quickly whether or not the boulder you’re trying is important for you (and have an intention for the trip and each climbing day)0:24:56 – Bonus Tip: Be mindful of the language that you use with yourself (e.g. “I should be able to do this.”)0:25:35 – Jesse’s Tip #2: Organize your gear and car before your trip (and stash some emergency snacks in your bag!)0:30:01 – Steven’s Tip #3: Bring everything you think you might need to the boulders0:32:41 – Jesse’s Tip #3: Know basic bouldering ethics, and know how to move efficiently in a group (and be polite at the boulders)0:35:01 – Steven’s Tip #4: Take breaks to run around and look at cool stuff0:36:28 – Bonus Tip: Take your climbing shoes off between every try0:36:49 – Steven’s Tip #5: Sleep on a decent bed (and bring your pillow!)0:39:06 – Steven’s Pitfall #1: Blowing through all of your skin on day 10:40:22 – Jesse’s Pitfall #1: Getting socially exhausted (i.e. be mindful of how much social energy you have)0:41:46 – Steven’s Pitfall #2: Spending the whole day “warming up” to do the hard thing0:42:59 – Bonus Tip: Learn how to warm up with minimal climbing (and be ruthlessly realistic about how much time you have and what you can do in a day)0:44:35 – Jesse’s Pitfall #2: Not being mindful of how much total energy you have0:46:45 – Steven’s Pitfall #3: Blowing it with timing when it comes to conditions and sun/aspect0:48:02 – Bonus Tip: Try to find out when your project goes into the shade0:48:26 – Jesse’s Pitfall #3: Not taking responsibility for your own safety0:52:40 – Jesse’s Top Tip: Know good bouldering ethics0:53:23 – Steven’s Top Tip: Decide quickly whether the bouldering you are trying is important to you