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Why Most Strong Boulderers Aren’t Reaching Their Potential

Strength alone isn’t enough. Many climbers crush it in the gym but plateau outside. They move well but lack the process, tactics, and tools to apply their talents where it actually matters.

Mastering Stone fixes that. It’s a complete outdoor bouldering system that teaches the four key attributes of performance: Tactics, Technique, Physical, and Psychological.

THE FOUR ATTRIBUTES OF THE WORLD'S BEST BOULDERERS

What makes the BIG difference?

Most climbers simply train strength, but all the strength in the world is useless without the rest of the pie.

Physicality is just 25% of what makes up a great boulderer.

Mastering Stone gives you the 75% you've been missing.

Your coach Eliot Stephens.

Your Coach: Eliot Stephens

I’m not some life long climber who’s grown up in the sport. In fact, I didn't discover bouldering until I was 19 years old. Instead I have worked methodically and consistently over the past 15 years to climb a handful of 8C/V15, including my first ascent of The Origin Sit and more recently the world famous Dreamtime.

I have climbed nearly 500 boulders above 8A/V11, and am still learning and refining my skills today. I built Mastering Stone to pass on every tactic, technique, and mindset I’ve learned—so you can improve faster and smarter.

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Course Overview

Chapter 1 - Introduction and Overview


A welcome to Mastering Stone.

 


Chapter 2 - Approach to Climbing

A dive in to where you are now, where you want to be and how to make the most out of the process.

  • Long Term Approach.
  • The Base Level.
  • Climbing Approach - What, when and how to climb?
  • Goal Setting.

 


Chapter 3 - Thinking About Technique


Here we look at technique, how to improve it, how to use it efficiently and how to find your unique style.

  • Using your Hands.
  • Thinking About Footwork.
  • Finding Your Style.
  • Prioritising Technique.

 


Chapter 4 - Tactics


In this chapter I'll help you build a toolbox of tricks to use before, during and after a session to help you gain an edge you'd otherwise not have.

  • Equipment - Shoes.
  • Equipment - Crashpads.
  • Equipment - Chalk.
  • Equipment - Brushes.
  • Equipment - Fans.
  • Equipment - Ropes and Ladders.
  • Preparing a Boulder Problem.
  • Resting Whilst Trying a Boulder.
  • Skin Maintenance.
  • Weather and Conditions.
  • Filming and Analysing Your Climbing.

 


Chapter 5 - Working a Boulder Problem


From the moment you arrive at a boulder to the moment you reach the top. How to prepare the boulder and yourself, how to attempt a flash and how to get the most out of every try.

  • Finding Beta.
  • Route Reading and Sequencing.
  • Flashing.
  • Defining and Refining your Approach.
  • Making Links and Send Attempts.
  • Case Study - Le Passeur Bas 8A.

 


Chapter 6 - Psychology


Being in the wrong headspace, a lack of concentration, fear and more are going to hold you back. Here you will get to the headspace you want to be in, and how to reign it in when things go wrong. 

  • Motivations.
  • Dealing with Pressure and Failure.
  • Managing Expectations.
  • Building Confidence and Execution.
  • Visualisation and Self Talk.
  • Practicing Concentration.
  • Mental Cues.
  • Fear of Falling.
  • Keeping a Diary.

 

 

Chapter 7 - Physical Attributes


A look at the physical side of bouldering, I'll go into my philosophy on training efficiently and specifically.

  • Finger Strength & The Hands.
  • The Upper Body.
  • The Lower Body.
  • Core and Tension.
  • Flexibility and Mobility.
  • Philosophy for Training.
  • Case Study - Assessing Your Own Climbing.
  • Recovery.

 

 

And more…


Added bonuses and every last drip of knowledge I've gained from my years of hard bouldering.

  • Warming Up.
  • Training - If, why and what?
  • Listening to your Body.
  • ...

 

For Intermediate to Advanced Boulderers - V5-V10

  • Specifically tailored for outdoor boulderers wanting to break into that next level.

  • For those who already have a strong base knowledge, but whos physical training isn't translating directly to success on rock.

  • Mastering Stone gives you the real skills, tactics and methodology that you can apply on your next session.

"I created this course to pass on all the knowledge I've gathered over the years, to give you the head start I wish I had. You don't have to learn these lessons and gather these skills the long, slow and hard way."

Your Investment in Outdoor Climbing Success

  • £169

    An investment in your climbing success, and one that will last you the rest of your climbing life. The tactics, techniques and a mindset that can change your climbing forever.

  • Set in the Forest of Fontainebleau.

    Many may say this is the home of the worlds best bouldering. Over a period of two months we filmed this course around the magical forest. There is no better place to hone your skills.

  • 14 day money back guarantee

    Sign up totally risk free. Our guarantee allows you to ensure Mastering Stone is absolutely right for you. If the course isn't a good fit we will refund you, no questions asked!

One payment of £169.

  • Over 6 and a half hours of videos spread over 46 lessons covering the four attributes of climbing performance: tactics, technique, physical and psychological.
  • Case studies where I bring you to the boulders with me.
  • Real skills, tactics and methodology you can apply on your next session.
  • Direct Access to Eliot through the website.
  • 100% protected by our 14 day money back guarantee.

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  • "⁠I had previously used some of the off the shelf training plans and while getting me physically stronger, I wasn't improving in my climbing. In contrast, Eliot has levelled up the technical, tactical and psychological aspects of my climbing, as well as improving the physical, which has led me to become a far better climber. As a result, I'm more well rounded in my skill set and have climbed many grades harder than before we started working together. I also feel like I'm in safe hands with my progression and the road ahead to climb my dream boulders seems clear and measurable with Eliot's expert guidance." - Sam Cocum

  • "⁠The impact Eliot has had on my bouldering cannot be overstated. Whilst so much climbing coaching today focuses exclusively on strength training, Eliot takes a more comprehensive approach to all of the facets which go into climbing performance. ...this knowledge has had a transformative effect on my climbing and broke me out of multiple year plateau. I wholeheartedly recommend Eliot to anyone looking to improve their bouldering." - Simon Pearson