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TAKE YOUR CLIMBING TO THE NEXT LEVEL?

Do you want to...

  • ...climb harder without training more?
  • ...be a more well rounded boulderer?
  • ...enjoy every session more, with less frustration and less inconsistency?
  • ...learn how to apply and make the most of the skills and talents you already have?
  • ...make the most out of every trip and session you have?


Over the last 15 years, I have firmly been a student of bouldering, testing here and experimenting there. I've climbed with the very best and picked up many subtle tricks and skills which add up to build a toolkit for hard bouldering.

I want to share this toolkit with you, and help you improve every aspect of your climbing. This course gives you the insight and the tools to add to your own kit that you can take away and use today!

Some of what I teach you may help you jump many rungs of the ladder at once, and others will simply give you a single percentage. But 1% added to each portion of you as a climber will lead to huge improvements when added together.

THE FOUR ATTRIBUTES OF THE WORLD'S BEST BOULDERERS

Strength is just a portion of the pie.

Most climbers simply train strength, that seems like a logical thing to work on, but even all the strength in the world is useless without the rest of the pie.

We need to learn how to apply that strength, when to use it, where to use it, how to use it, and how to make the most of what we've got.

For me the strength (physical) is just 25% of what makes up a great boulderer, there is another 25% of tactics, 25% of technique and a final 25% psychological.

I know this sounds a lot but I'll break it all down, explain every part and give you what you need to improve in every quarter.

"There are many obscenely strong boulderers out there who aren't reaching their potential. They are strong, move well on the wall but lack the process and tools for applying their talents and getting up boulders. They climb X grade indoors, but can’t get close outside. Why not? They’re missing 75% of the game!"

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For Intermediate to Advanced Boulderers

  • Specifically tailored for outdoor bouldering.

  • For those who already have a strong base knowledge and ability who want to refine their practice, build their skills and get to the next level.

  • I will give you tools to add to your toolkit that you can use right away. Real skills, tactics and methodology that you can apply on your next session.

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 I take a 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 I will help you get to the headspace you want to be in and help you steer it back when things aren't going to plan.

  • 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 and why I think most of you would be better off not doing it at all.

  • 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.
  • ...

 

"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."

  • £169 £149

    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. You spend more than this on climbing shoes every year. A resource you can come back to for years to come.

  • 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!

Your coach Eliot Stephens.

Hi, I'm Eliot Stephens, your coach for Mastering Stone.

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 accent of The Origin Sit and more recently the world famous Dreamtime.

I built up my skills and experience across the UK, then gradually branched out across Europe and the world honing my craft and learning from some of the world’s best.

I have climbed over 400 boulders at 8A/V11, and am still learning and refining my skills today! The minute we stop being willing to learn, is the minute we stop improving. We don’t know, what we don’t know! This is my biggest belief.

One payment of £169 £149.

  • 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.
  • Filmed on location in the Forest of Fontainebleau.
  • 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