Climber Underestimates Difficulty and Has Meltdown (Malignant Mushroom)

Matt and myself set out to try and tackle two short climbs in the Ghost. Not sure what happened but I fell apart. We still managed to get it done and run a few laps afterward. It still was a good day, but definitely frustrated at my performance of the day. I'm not sure if it was a combination of the tools or just feeling off.
Onto the next one.
Also, thank you again everyone for the continued support.

[@climberrob7108]

The fact that you rallied and finished the climb speaks volumes about you as a climber. And it didn’t sound like an inflated ego thing, you were just like “ what am I doing?!” Realizing you didn’t HAVE to bail, you just felt like bailing for your own comfort. Embrace those emotions and feelings that come up when you’re climbing; when I’m feeling off or weak, or flustered or scared I’ll ask myself “ what do I need to feel right now?” Take that moment to be present and open to whatever comes up. It’s all about what we are resisting.

[@canadianboyz5520]

Really appreciate this comment buddy.

[@drewcunningham2]

Great job pushing on......I remember how much I struggled on "Wicked Wanda" back in the early 90s - I found it harder than "Polar Circus" . Though it was a super cold day in January with lots of aerated fracturing chandelier ice..... great videos guys - bring back many great memories.

[@wasdasoos6552]

kudos for getting back in the right mindset and finishing anyway ! you having a bad day + new gear and still going through after doubting so much was very impressive, good job mate!

[@jean-francoisdufour1536]

Dude this video was the best! From the approach to the pre-climb tea time, to the bail-no-bail ...until the end. We all have those kind of days. I'm glad you made the best of it. I had so much fun watching! About 10, WI4. Btw, I pressed the liked button at Matt's scrambling , then it just got even better!

[@canadianboyz5520]

Thank you!!!! 🙏🙏

[@nicholascull8911]

Gotta love seeing some good ol' boyz getting icy and having a dog's breakfast

[@ikarosdream5971]

Started gym climbing this summer. I cannot do a pull up yet. Getting closer and closer everyday. Started at 300 lbs, hit the 240's this week. Ive climbed a couple 5.10's, but 5.9 is mostly my limit. Only gotten a V3-4 boulder so far.

[@canadianboyz5520]

Dude nice freaking job!!! Keep up the good work man!

[@mikemcintosh9933]

Enjoying the content. I retired myself from ice climbing this year. Could no longer "turn my mind off." Found myself anxious and dreading upcoming trips. Not what I wanted with my free time! Still climb with stoke in other climbing disciplines, but ice...yeah nah yeah. I'm also in the 3 pull-up club so that may factor in :)

[@canadianboyz5520]

Man I 100% can understand that, it's definitely a hard sport to get the right mindset of. Even for myself it takes several days early season to finally get into it, and I'm just so blessed that I can get usually 30-50 days per season to lock the headspace in. But then sometimes it's just off. Hope you're well brother.

[@tradventure]

So nice to see good climbers on an off day. Sometimes that voice inside your head is just screaming at you and you know what? That’s intuition based on your experience. Here you repositioned slightly and got your confidence back, which made all the difference. It’s a battle to push yourself harder when that feeling comes up, but you can usually always climb another day. 7 pull-ups, WI 4+ on the East Coast.

[@canadianboyz5520]

Thanks dude 🙏

[@DietrichTiessen]

Hey Phillip you look like Super Mario. Just need the hat lol

[@Govanification]

@21:30 what's that anchor setup? Some piece of cord in a V thread that was already there and just a single screw with a quickdraw backing it up??

[@canadianboyz5520]

Yup!

[@jasonbradshaw5853]

Lots of great banter in this vid!!! 8 pull-ups. Just getting into ice. Top rope only so far- haven't led yet.

[@marketingheroai]

We all have those days. Way to get over it and top it out!

[@devinciification]

Awesome stuff Ok now im going to watch it.

[@jitomingo2000]

Do you have a 3rd hand on the petzl connect??

[@naomilarsen1346]

Love the video! what camera and settings did you use? I've been trying to film my climbing adventures and it always looks like garbage 😅

[@canadianboyz5520]

Long story! Connect with me on IG or FB and I'll tell you!

[@baatarjavjavkhlan7319]

so much drama 🎭 better then telenovelas 😆

[@SalemRaggaRiddim]

Great video!

[@canadianboyz5520]

Thank you so much 🙏

[@devinciification]

15 to 20 pull ups. Just starting climbing. Leading 3.

[@3ndur1st_67]

around 10, hardest in an icepark was wi4+ but I started ice climbing in january

[@kerokim7412]

It's not all about strength. I can't do any pull-ups, never have. Average core strength. Zero weight training. Malignant Mushroom was my first WI5 lead ever (just yesterday). No issues. This is my third season of ice.

[@canadianboyz5520]

Nice man!!!!! Let's gooooo, hope your summer training is in full swing!

[@justinoshiro7997]

Boyz ur trippin this was quality

[@extreme_ryan_delena]

Most pull ups I’ve ever done in a row was 15. Hardest grade I’ve lead is 4+, the 3 pull up line made me feel like a bitch, I’ve got no excuses now 😂

[@FlatOutFE]

Pull-ups are maybe 5. 50 years old. I'm okay leading WI4. Can follow/TR on WI5 usually without falling. I have plenty of off days too where it's just hard to keep it all together. Way to bone up and give it to it in the end.

[@stuff2climb102]

All I can say is BRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!

[@johngarrett5095]

You guys need to setup a Patreon. I'd chip in a couple pesos to keep these comin!

[@canadianboyz5520]

Man you're a gem I appreciate the gesture!!! 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@danielmahdal5020]

hey guys, think a litle bit about cliping quikdraws and carabiners

[@CasaDelMandar]

13 pull ups, just led my first wi5. but does anyone get pumped and fall off on ice cause their lats and biceps got too tired? lol

[@caelanpikemeter584]

I can do between 5-10 pull-ups depending on the day and I can lead up to WI4-, it's my first full season so still getting into it but hoping to be confident on 4s by the end of the season!

[@lucaa4480]

Start training for rock climbing, i climb 8a on rock and start ice climbing this year, and i went from WI3 to WI5 in like 4 sessions

[@Mike-oz4cv]

Why do you bring two ropes but then only use one? Isn’t ice climbing usually done with half ropes?

[@owencooper6071]

Looks like one was just a tag line. Half or double ropes are nice if the climb zig zags but if it’s just straight up it makes it nice and easy.

[@canadianboyz5520]

Just a single with a tagline, been really enjoying that system lately.

[@alexl9701]

LiTeRaLlY OnE mOvE

[@kc22in]

Your pull up game gives me hope 10, wi4

[@dereksmalls7808]

"the winch" hahah

[@canadianboyz5520]

😅

[@sebastian31337]

Alright guys, count me in, I’m number 1411.

[@canadianboyz5520]

Thank you dude! 🙏🙏

[@NathanielBannish]

Everyone knows it isn't pullup strength... It's forearm strength ;) Popeye mode!! I can do about 7, lead WI4.

[@SileDevil]

22-23 pullups on a good day

[@Heyzipupyourfly]

I can do 6.5 pullups. I once belayed someone on a Wi5🤙

[@mikeb5954]

bud Stas can do 3 pull ups with his pinky.......

[@Mrwhomeyou]

I can do 15 but I'm also only 140lbs, I can only do 2 pull up with a plate lol

[@JezzaParker]

I can do 20 pull-ups on a good day and my hardest lead is WI5+

[@canadianboyz5520]

Nice dude!

[@jameskelly9852]

31 pull-ups, never lead an ice route

[@canadianboyz5520]

You should try you would probably be great at it!

[@jameskelly9852]

@@canadianboyz5520 bit warm in the UK for WI, good mixed routes tho

[@oseekergaming1517]

12 pull ups, leading 5.11d

[@MrCdrant]

14-16, lead grade 3.

[@Yvesluca]

1 year late, but I can do 1 Pull Ups and I don't lead WI xD

[@chriswhite8697]

3 fucking pull ups 😂

[@canadianboyz5520]

😅😅😅😅

[@merds77]

I do all the pull-ups

[@andreiverdeanu1219]

20, WI5, M10

[@canadianboyz5520]

M10 BRO WHAT THEEEEEEE

[@Newbroken]

I don't like this kind of activity. This is very dangerous and you need a lot of security, but still dangerous

[@truthdefenders-]

You hack at the ice more than anyone Ive seen.

[@FlatOutFE]

Is it the truth that made you so critical of other people ice techniques on the internet? I question the origins of your "truth". You represent pretty poorly. If you paid attention you'd know that he was using tools that he typically doesn't use.

[@canadianboyz5520]

Just didn't trust the new tools, first time using them.

[@FlatOutFE]

@@canadianboyz5520, and you didn't "hack". Most sticks were number 1 or 2. I've definitely hacked more. 😁