Summary: <br> Paul Robinson on his recent film, “Uncharted Lines.” Where he talks about his search for untapped boulders around the world…<br> **This episode is sponsored by <a href="http://ctclimbingpodcast.com/Jtree" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Joshua Tree Skin Care</a>, <a href="http://ctclimbingpodcast.com/Powercompany" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Power Company Climbing</a>, and <a href="http://ctclimbingpodcast.com/Gnarly" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Gnarly Nutrition</a>. Support this podcast by entering “chalktalk” at checkout for up to 20% off you next order!**<br> Listen on the player at the top of the page or find us on <a title="itunes!" href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/chalk-talk-climbing-industry/id896012347?mt=2" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">itunes!</a><br> <br> Show Notes for episode with Paul Robinson:<br> <br> * The motivation behind the Uncharted Lines project and wanting to showcase boulder development (2:53)<br> * Looking past the numbers: how boulder development is climbing at it’s roots (10:00)<br> * Why the bouldering in Australia didn’t make it into the movie (13:38)<br> * “Not every journey you go on is going to be a success” and why the attempts to develop an new zone in Russia failed (16:01)<br> * With new areas looming in other countries, the crew decides to visit an area in Tennessee proving that here are always new boulders just around the bend (17:39)<br> * Making first ascents on untouched, Joe’s Valley-style rock in Alcaniz, Spain (18:57)<br> * Going rural in Zimbabwe on a hunt for new stones, and they found a-plenty…..then we get lost in beta and rock quality…. (21:42)<br> * …And then we actually talk about his experience in Zimbabwe (27:25)<br> * Bringing it all back home to Colorado and Wyoming to prove that you don’t need to visit the farthest reaches of the globe to be a part of developing new areas (33:09)<br> * Thoughts on the dedication it takes to put together a film of this caliber (41:14)<br> * Financing all of the travel and the film (43:24)<br> * Philosophy of the first ascent, developing, and what it takes to find a five-star line (46:29)<br> * Finding balance between developing and climbing established lines, traveling to new zones and leaving old projects behind (54:08)<br> * How Paul goes about finding new zones around the world with his sights set on developing an area on each continent (57:55)<br> * An extremely long and in depth discussion about defining bouldering grades and the climbing abilities of today’s top-tiered climbers (1:01:54)<br> * Thoughts on Nalle Hukkataival’s proposed V17, “Burden of Dreams” aka “The Lappnor Project” (1:21:31)<br> <br> Related Links:<br> <br> * Paul’s website | <a href="http://ctclimbingpodcast.com/PaulRobinsonWebsite" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.paulrobinsonclimbs.com</a><br> * The “Uncharted Lines” video on Vimeo | <a href="http://ctclimbingpodcast.com/UnchartedLinesVimeo" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.Vimeo.com</a><br> * Joshua Tree Skin Care | <a href="http://ctclimbingpodcast.com/Jtree" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.JTreeLife.com</a> *[sponsored] (enter ‘chalktalk’ for 2o% discount)*<br> * Dr. Lisa Erikson, of “Climbing Injuries Solved” | <a href="http://ctclimbingpodcast.com/Climbingdoclogo" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.ClimbingInjuriesSolved.com</a> *[sponsored]*<br> * Gnarly Nutrition | <a href="http://ctclimbingpodcast.com/Gnarly" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.GoGnarly.com</a> *[sponsored] (enter ‘chalktalk’ for 20% discount)*<br> * Power Company | <a href="http://ctclimbingpodcast.com/Powercompany">www.PowerCompanyClimbing.</a>
