On this episode we discuss Newfoundland outdoor bouldering with our guest Owen Lang. Owen is a 19 year old Team Cove athlete who has had extremely successful back-to-back seasons of climbing hard Newfoundland boulder problems.

We discuss how Newfoundland outdoor bouldering is beautiful, accessible, and underdeveloped. We also discuss Owen's recent outdoor climbing seasons. We dive into his goals and his thoughts about both his completed climbs and what still lies ahead.

Episode Timestamps

(00:00:00) Episode Intro

(00:00:20) Introducing Owen Lang

(00:05:00) What is outdoor bouldering?

(00:06:30) Newfoundland outdoor bouldering

(00:09:07) Owen's top 3 bouldering areas

(00:012:10) Undeveloped rock in Newfoundland

(00:14:05) Owen's recent seasons of climbing hard and his climbing goals

(00:15:40) Owen's big sends

(00:19:45) Reflecting on grading of the hard boulders

(00:21:25) Finding projects and developing areas

(00:24:55) What is next for Owen after he climbs ”everything” ?

(00:26:39) Getting scared

(00:32:22) What climbs felt the hardest?

(00:33:55) Discussing projects and the future of Newfoundland bouldering

(00:39:10) Discussing mentoring, climbing partners, and external/internal pressure

(00:41:30) Boulderationship with Tim

(00:45:11) Bouldering vs Rope Climbing

(00:47:39) Owen's performance and preferences on outdoor climbing vs indoor/competition climbing

(00:51:10) Projecting outside and fave snacks

(00:52:15) Owen's fave boulders

(00:54:15) Barefoot climbing

(00:56:38) We're proud of Owen

(00:57:40) Sales pitch for Newfoundland bouldering/climbing