The Climbing Majority
The Climbing Majority
Kyle Broxterman
105 | The Performance Paradox: Redefining Success in Climbing and Life w/ AMGA Guide Kevin Heinrich
2 hour 38 minutes Posted Oct 20, 2025 at 8:00 am.
Introduction
Climbing Chit Chat
Rope Soloing The Free Rider
Redefining An Identity
Climbing With Brad Gobright
Risk Management
A Bear Scare
Remote Big Wall First Ascent
Alpamayo
Guiding Philosophies
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In his earlier years, Kevin dedicated his life to the craft of climbing. He lived in a van, chased adventure across the globe, and devoted every ounce of his energy to the pursuit of performance. During that chapter, he climbed up to 5.13b, established several major first ascents, and ticked over fifteen hundred routes. Climbing wasn’t just something Kevin did — it was who he was. His identity was built around his achievements, his grades, and his ever-growing tick list… until one day, everyt...