EP 251: Eric Jerome

December 2, 2024

Photo by Dan Gajda

Eric Jerome is a V15 climber and prolific bouldering developer. We talked about getting hit by a drunk driver, how his injury led to a paradigm shift, why he is actively caring less about climbing, seeking the minimal effective dose, developing new boulders in the Flaming Gorge and The New, buying a house, his career with KAYA, the gamification of climbing, and much more.

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Related Podcast Episodes:

EP 73: Kyle O’Meara

EP 183: Jenn DeBellis

EP 155: Caleb Robinson

EP 184: Nic Rummel


References:

Top 100 list

Quest for the Best series

Big Tex V12 FA


Eric’s Links:

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YouTube


Nuggets:

00:00:00 – Intro

00:02:12 – Hit & run

00:04:42 – The recovery process

00:07:57 – A paradigm shift

00:10:55 – The Top 100 project

00:13:23 – A really fun game

00:17:08 – A healthier relationship with climbing

00:21:02 – Body type & relationship with food

00:25:12 – Finger strength & volume as a heavier climber

00:33:33 – Minimal effective dose

00:40:59 – Cycling projects & developing

00:49:02 – A new bouldering area in Utah

01:00:57 – Documenting new boulders

01:08:00 – Bouldering in The New

01:11:47 – Buying a house in West Virginia

01:32:37 – House swaps & gratitude

01:37:45 – More about The New

01:46:09 – Life going forward

01:50:02 – Summer vibes in The New

01:53:15 – Best lines in the UK

01:55:09 – Eric’s career with KAYA

02:03:19 – Building a database

02:07:25 – Gamification & misconceptions about KAYA

02:17:38 – Upcoming KAYA features

02:21:02 – Wrap up & EXTRA teaser

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