When it comes to training for climbing, it’s hard to be more dedicated and maniacal than the British. Whether you trace it back to Jerry Moffatt and Ben Moon or look at current day climbers, the fact is Brits have a unique training culture. It doesn’t have to be flashy. It’s just about doing whatever it takes to improve.
For your own training motivation, here’s the film 56° Underground from The Project Magazine and Dan Cheetham that highlights Ned Feehally, the co-founder of Beastmaker, and his training board. The film, however, isn’t action-packed climbing porn. It’s an intimate look into Ned’s approach and motivation for training and climbing.
“Under a Sheffield house lies a head high cellar featuring steep plywood and sculpted wooden holds. It is the training venue of Ned Feehally, climber and co-founder of Beastmaker. He is a member of an elite group of climbers to have flashed V14. This is a film about his mindset, motivations and what it takes to be one of the strongest climbers in the world.” – Dan Cheetham
56° Underground with Ned Feehally
As we said above, this film isn’t filled with flashy climbing footage or lots of concrete training advice. That being said, Ned is one of the strongest climbers in the world and there’s certainly value in learning from his approach.
Cheetham sums up this approach nicely, “Keep it neat and minimal, work your weaknesses, don’t blow your own trumpet and let your actions speak for themselves.”
Watch the film here or click through below to see the original. While you’re there, be sure to check out the rest of the amazing content on The Project Magazine.
Original Video: 56° Underground with Ned Feehally
(video still courtesy of theprojectmagazine.com)
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