Fundamentals (Part 3 of 6) — In part 3 of this series, Jesse and I discuss tips and pitfalls for going on a sport climbing trip. Whether you are a weekend warrior, planning your first-ever sport climbing trip, or a seasoned veteran, we hope this episode will help you send your dream routes and enjoy your climbing along the way.Listen to more Fundamentals episodes!thenuggetclimbing.com/fundamentalsJesse’s Original Episode:EP 127: Jesse Firestone Check out The Nugget on YouTube:youtube.com/@thenuggetclimbingCheck out Rhino Skin Solutions!rhinoskinsolutions.comUse code “NUGGET” at checkout for 20% off your next order!Check out LMNT!DrinkLMNT.com/NUGGETUse this link and get a free sample pack with any purchase! 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-3Nuggets:0:03:29 – The worst sport climbing I’ve been on, destroying my rental car, and having too high of expectations0:09:16 – Jesse’s experiences making weekend trips to Smith Rock0:10:29 – Jesse’s Tip #1: Have a good partner or crew0:11:38 – Steven’s Tip #1: Try to sport climb as much as possible leading up to the sport climbing trip0:13:12 – My trip to Rifle in 2018, and why it was successful0:14:30 – Jesse’s Tip #2: Prioritize the right skills before the trip0:15:30 – Jesse’s endurance/money analogy0:16:14 – A tip for how to practice and train for sport climbing on a spray wall0:18:38 – Jesse’s Tip #3: Be mindful of crag’s ethics and history when you travel to a new sport climbing crag0:19:48 – Steven’s Tip #2: Be brutally honest with yourself about how much time you have0:22:27 – Steven’s Tip #3: Be intentional with what routes you try0:23:21 – Bonus Tip: Leave the ground with purpose0:23:57 – Jesse’s Tip #4: Think about links on your project as their own goal0:25:40 – Steven’s Tip #4: Have a goal or an intention for every try0:27:29 – Jesse’s Tip #5: Dial in your snack game0:29:02 – Steven’s Tip #5: Do mileage, or try something that is hard for you, but don’t try to do both0:31:59 – Bonus Tip: If you are a boulderer primarily, be open-minded and give the routes time to grow on you 0:31:50 – The sunk cost fallacy, being okay with recon tries, and why you’ll probably get better at sport climbing over time0:38:35 – Jesse’s Pitfall #1: Not having the right clothing layers0:40:47 – Steven’s Pitfall #1: Not being specific enough with preparation before the trip0:43:19 – Jesse’s Pitfall #2: Getting redpoint blinders0:45:45 – The value of not trying your project on the last day of your trip0:48:11 – Some thoughts and tips related to onsighting0:50:10 – Steven’s Pitfall #2: Letting the group derail your plans and keep you in your comfort zone0:51:31 – Jesse’s Pitfall #3: Not discussing your plans and intentions with your partner before the trip0:52:10 – Steven’s Pitfall #3: Having too high of expectations0:53:55 – Jesse’s Top Tip: Endurance is important, but it’s secondary to actual sport climbing skills0:54:25 – Steven’s Top Tip: Be brutally honest with yourself about how much time you really have, and make your tries count