"I see something in you. Don't make a fool out of me."  👀💪 This powerful statement from Kris Hampton's probation officer had a profound impact on him, demonstrating the power of belief and accountability.  From his home amidst the Rockies in Lander, WY, musician, artist, and climber Kris, shares his remarkable journey from a tough upbringing to finding solace and purpose in climbing, all while defying odds and setting impressive climbing goals. - Kris's inspiring path to climbing: From juvenile detention to finding a home in the climbing gym, Kris's story is one of resilience, self-discovery, and second chances. 💪- Building a career: How Kris leveraged his diverse skill set – from hip-hop to mural painting – to build a successful coaching and training business. 🎨🎤- Overcoming physical adversity: Kris shares his experience with a career-threatening shoulder injury and how he used strength training and self-advocacy to not only recover but surpass his previous performance levels. 🤕💪- Inspiring stories of older athletes: Learn about Kris's clients who are defying age and proving that with dedication and the right approach, anything is possible. 👴👵💪- Balancing life and climbing: Kris offers valuable insights on how to navigate the demands of a busy life, set priorities, and stay motivated to reach your climbing goals. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦🧗‍♂️Connect with Kris:Power Company Climbing: https://www.powercompanyclimbing.com/Kris's Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/power-company-podcast/id1447779791Kris's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Hard-Truth-Simple-Become-Climber/dp/1734103604/Breaking Beta Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/breaking-beta-climbing-training-podcast/id1449349393 Written in Stone Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/written-in-stone-a-climbing-history-podcast/id1527606398Other Mentions: Range by David Epstein: https://www.amazon.com/Range-Why-Generalists-Triumph-Specialized-World/dp/0735211250Steve McClure's Autobiography: https://www.amazon.com/Rock-Stories-Autobiography/dp/1784885947Revelations by Jerry Moffat: https://www.amazon.com/Revelations-Jerry-Moffatt/dp/07110--- 🚀 Love the show? Here’s how to support it If something you’ve heard here has stayed with you, made you smile, or helped you keep going, I’d be honored if you’d consider supporting the show. 👉 https://buymeacoffee.com/agelessathlete 📰 Subscribe to the Ageless Athlete newsletter ! 1-2x a month, no spam. We share behind-the-scenes reflections, longevity tips, and athlete wisdom you won’t find anywhere else. You can sign up at https://www.agelessathlete.co/newsletter/ 📩 Support the show

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