The Adventures of That Climber Guy

My name is Josh. Obviously I love to climb. So much so that I've made it my job. Outside of that I into music (I play guitar), comics, video games, tv, and sci-fi/fantasy novels.

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Had a fun time at the Blackout Boulder Brawl. Topped 21 of 25 problems (it was judged on total sends this year). Not too bad for only 2 hours of climbing. #rockclimbing #bouldering #compclimbing #blacklight (at MetroRock Newburyport) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4ECR0YjdGZ/?igshid=aodz5q6s1077

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Yesssss, it arrived!!! I want to be able to read this now, but I'm not going to have time until Thursday. 😭 #comicbooks #criticalrole #voxmachina #hardback #dungeonsanddragons https://www.instagram.com/p/B38cj5zD58Q/?igshid=fci1tfgvpdoz

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Any of my close friends know that the last 4 years have been tough on me from a climbing perspective. I was perpetually exhausted, both physically and mentally, from work for 3 years straight, and then on a rollercoaster of unemployment and employment for this last year. While I still very much enjoy climbing, I haven’t had the drive for it that I’ve had in the past. Thankfully I have other things in my life that I take great joy in, and I’ve been focused on those, but I want to get back at least some of that deeper passion for progressing in my climbing. Having a clear goal that’s achievable in the short term, to go along with my still standing long term goals, is something that has been lacking in the last several years. While I’m not sure what that goal will be just yet, I’ll be competing in my first bouldering comp in 5 years this Friday at the Blackout Boulder Brawl, with the hope that it will spark something, or at least help get me back into some kind of grove. Above is a picture from the last time I competed at this particular event (2013 I think), as well as a shot taken from one of the blacklight parties we use to throw (2008) that were the precursors to the current Blackout comps. It's definitely come a long way, and I couldn't be happier with what it's grown into. #rockclimbing #rockgym #blacklight #metrorock #compclimbing (at MetroRock Newburyport) https://www.instagram.com/p/B33Ngu5nx9p/?igshid=6uxvfs5ngjnd

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The co-working desk in Littleton is the little brother of the kitchen table I want someday. #resintable (at MetroRock Littleton) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3H6Z0yn-CW/?igshid=nrpv0ufke1zq

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Little guy giving me a send off as I clear out my apartment in Maine. (at Auburn, Maine) https://www.instagram.com/p/B29lzIyDUXK/?igshid=1goddoqdpk5s3

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Women's 2 @ Somerslam is sick. Problem courtesy of @foxmanjames #routesetting #rockclimbing #compclimbing #shesets (at Brooklyn Boulders Somerville) https://www.instagram.com/p/B2sjYvVDzEf/?igshid=1g6w17ark8ep9

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The wall view in Littleton, and on Wednesdays we set pink. #routesetting #rockgym #rockclimbing #metrorock #metrorocklittleton (at MetroRock Littleton) https://www.instagram.com/p/B2R3RdHDe0V/?igshid=1wuxsi4kyl8v4

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New place, who dis? #newapartment #maine #attachedprivategarage (at Auburn, Maine) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bx52MgIH1x2/?igshid=1sb68ph1baiwz

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Proud to finally announce that I'll be taking over as Head Coach at Salt Pump Climbing in Maine! Extremely excited to work with these kids. (at Salt Pump Climbing Co.) https://www.instagram.com/p/BxtGal5DJ-X/?igshid=gn8944sr6n98

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Ultimate Masters Box Topper opening. #mtg #magicthegathering #ultimatemasters #boxtopper #wotc #merrychristmastome (at Ipswich, Massachusetts) https://www.instagram.com/p/Brth7BiBjGg/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=12wt7pzb9biat

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Are y'all even ready for this? @wide_boyz crack volumes are about to be unleashed at @brooklynboulders Somerville. #routesetting #crackclimbing #rockclimbing #rockgym #dodocrack (at Brooklyn Boulders Somerville) https://www.instagram.com/p/BnjwMb7DF29/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=522u36lldnny

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A teaser of some new things debuting at this year's Somerslam! #routesetting #volumes #rockclimbing #rockgym #bkbs (at Brooklyn Boulders Somerville)

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When your work decides to have a beach day! #singingbeach #manchesterbythesea #brooklynboulders #bkbeachday (at Singing Beach)

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"I mourn for those who never knew you." - Rose of Sharyn by Killswitch Engage #mothersday #rip

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Celebrating #freecomicbookday with some old favorites, some new favorites, and a rebooted favorite. #comicbooks #graphicnovels #teenagemutantninjaturtles #tmnt #lumberjanes #ladydeath #IDW #boomentertainment #coffincomics

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Sun setting on another successful competition. Lessons taught, and lessons learned. #rockclimbing #routesetting #rockgym #brooklynboulders #bkbs #springcrush (at Brooklyn Boulders Somerville)

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A sneak preview of all the awesome things we'll be unveiling this coming week for our Spring Crush rope competition. Including volumes from @bloczclimbing and @bluepillclimbing, and holds from @pusherholds, @menagerieclimb and @voodooclimbingholds. #rockclimbing #routesetting #bkbs #climbingholds (at Brooklyn Boulders Somerville)