Convincing A Pro Climber To Help Me Win My Local Competition ft. Stefano Ghisolfi

Stefano Ghisolfi is one of the world's most accomplished climbers, but, can he win a busy, local competition at The Climbing Hangar in Liverpool on a Saturday morning?
Stefano has ticked some of the hardest outdoor rock climbing routes, including sport routes graded 9b+ and boulder problems up to V14. He's also been a regular competitor on the international indoor circuit, taking first place in the lead climbing World Cup in 2021.
Stefano Ghislofi
☞ / @steghiso
With Stefano on my team, I set out to find out whether I could take the gold medal at my local competition, the Kendal Mountain Masters.
So, Nathan, Stefano and I headed to The Climbing Hangar Sandhills to take on the thirty competition boulders, ranging from steep overhanging terrain, to technical slab.
We worked as a team - sharing a single scoresheet, which meant that every attempt we made mattered. We had one attempt each, before rotating to the next person.
At the end, we reveal whether it was possible to shortcut years of climbing strength and technique, simply by convincing Stefano Ghisolfi to join our team.
00:00 Stefano Ghisolfi In Disguise
01:40 Boulder 15
02:18 Boulder 16
2:28 Boulder 17
2:45 Boulder 18
3:24 Boulder 19
3:40 Is Stefano Indoor or Outdoor Climber?
3:50 Boulder 20
4:20 Boulder 21
5:25 Scoring Format Explained
5:40 Stefano's Crimp Preferences
6:05 Boulder 22
6:40 Boulder 23
8:55 Boulder 24
9:50 How Does Stefano Manage Training and KZbin?
10:20 Boulder 25
11:50 Boulder 26
13:10 Stefano Cheats The Dynamic Problem
13:40 Boulder 27
14:25 Asking Stefano How Hard These Boulders Are
15:10 Boulder 28
18:10 Boulder 29
20:18 Boulder 30
23:30 Final Score Reveal
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[@NathanBetts]

8am: visit fancy dress shop to buy a wig for Stefano Ghisolfi, 9am: climb with Stefano Ghisolfi, was not a morning I ever expected to have. Thank you KZbin team!

[@CrispyCrimpsClimbing]

Did Stefano have any preference on the wig style?

[@droomprinsesje1234]

Can we be 100% sure that is not Magnus Midtbo though?

[@boogaloo4640]

Yes. The disguise was too convincing

[@DupDo]

damn Stefano Ghisolfi is so humble! he's just like any other friendly guy in the gym, you wouldn't be able to tell he has seriously crushed some insane stuff outside! love this!

[@hannahmorrisbouldering]

Yessss, he was really nice, and so so strong (obviously! 😀) 🔥

[@twodee13]

I love how Stefano gives Beta advice. So friendly and understated. "I think you could..." "Maybe try..." awesome dude!

[@boogaloo4640]

Stefano's everywhere this week & I'm here for it. Also, he only needs a few hundred more subscribers, to hit 100k. If you're not already subbed to him, get yourself over there & help him hit the mark!

[@ArchibaldVonSkip]

13:15 *WE SAID NO 9B+ CLIMBER*

[@yybbhn]

username does not check out 😂

[@FlashUltra_]

Stefano greatest lesson, “have fun”

[@kavali6320]

It's always a treat when Stefano pays you a visit. He's such a lovely person and always up for a laugh ;) The joint format was fun to watch, where everyone has a go, regardless of whether the boulder is within their reach or not.

[@rockstarjazzcat]

Loved this, Hannah! Nathan, Stefano, all of you! Lots packed in there! Cheers, Daniel 🤙🏼

[@hannahmorrisbouldering]

Glad you liked it. Thanks for watching and commenting 🥹

[@akokada973]

Magnus Midtbø should take some notes.

[@boogaloo4640]

Speaking of Magnus, a Magnus/Hannah collab is well overdue. Get on it, Hannah

[@paulvolt2963]

Magnus who?

[@boogaloo4640]

@@paulvolt2963 You're on a climbing page. Take a wild guess

[@ReaperUnreal]

That was great, such a fun video. Plus Stefano seemed like such a chill guy. I'd love to just have a coffee with him and chat.

[@EllaClarke-ht3vb]

Looks like a great time you guys had filming together - I loved watching this so much! Stefano is an amazing guest to have on the channel and it was a great video to watch, I really enjoyed it thank you guys :) excited for the next one 😊

[@ManuelOctavio]

That was so fun to watch! Great editing with the simultaneous climbing / conversations.

[@hannahmorrisbouldering]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Tarabulus]

Loved Stefano on the slab :D He's such a humble, likeable crusher.

[@matteobecchi1210]

Nathan looking really strong! Nice video, Ste is always a treat :)

[@nickkealiiclimbs]

Looks like a super fun session! Stefano is so down to earth. Great video!

[@hannahmorrisbouldering]

It was! Really cool way to get around and try and whole competition set. Thanks for watching ☺️

[@BEN24024]

stefano is added to the dream blunt rotation

[@mananaurora]

Loved this video! There's so much to learn watching pros climb and this format really shows off technique. Thanks :)

[@hannahmorrisbouldering]

Glad it was helpful!

[@GourmetBurrito]

The on the wall problem solving on 25 was super cool to see

[@rhettetherington1351]

Seems like you all enjoyed that. Great climbing and great video as always.

[@hannahmorrisbouldering]

Lots of fun and a new way to enjoy a competition format, glad you enjoyed the video! ✨

[@LadyLaddy]

Boulder 28 (red slab): you can clearly see how slowly Stefano moves. I often have the problem of feeling like I'm slipping or not holding on enough, and then I tend to make quick movements before I fall, which always leads to me slipping. Great video, this was so much fun, and you three did really well!

[@NathanBetts]

definitely, case in hand: my very quick exit on this particular problem.

[@conserve_climber]

Stefano is great; so fun to watch. Well done on the video…so entertaining 😁👍

[@hannahmorrisbouldering]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@lizwilliams2097]

the competition sounds really strong!!

[@heighRick]

Hannah, Nathan, and Stefano, great effort. Thanks, helps a lot!

[@hannahmorrisbouldering]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@00Platypus00]

I still find it funny to hear British people stressing SteFAno instead of STEfano, especially if one knows what "ano" means

[@cedric7049]

footwork on boulder 30 was amazing !

[@naishlaflash]

Stefano is such a humble nice guy and incredible strong....

[@sleepyhoseok]

This is my climbing gym it feels weird seeing you there😭😭 Amazing job!!

[@rellify3]

Wow what a cool collab! Congrats

[@hannahmorrisbouldering]

Thank you! It was fun to film 🤗

[@manicantsettleonausername6789]

What a great video and what a great guy!

[@hannahmorrisbouldering]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@HourRomanticist]

I cannot believe everyone is getting Ghisolfi in videos!

[@antheayip4541]

Stefanos flashin all the probs 😮

[@the_real_big_swede3323]

its odd to see your local gym in a video, i remember climbing these!

[@jonnes__4657]

🗽 Hannah Ghisolfi.... very nice, this lady and so STRONG. 😎 .

[@darajon9972]

The heel hook at 23:07 is insane to me. How in the world does Stefano engange on that?

[@IAmABoss2]

23:17 woah woah woah woah the one on top is the finish hold!!!

[@danielwesterlund1905]

Stefano rocking the Samurai Cop wig.

[@anelivb]

This is an hilarious idea!

[@hannahmorrisbouldering]

It was good fun to film 🥹

[@thebouldercaddie]

Looks funnnnnnn

[@yuval1302]

Need to focus on committing more, Hannah. That's a good lesson to learn :)

[@Cardsandstoagies]

Steph in drag is not something I expected to see

[@deminmax]

How awesome is Stefano if Hannah and Nathan are awesome themselves? :)

[@CrispyCrimpsClimbing]

Not gonna lie Stefano with the wig on kinda looks like my sister... Maybe she can send Silence

[@k.a.8725]

I can't believe you missed the opportunity to call him stefani ghisolfi

[@hannahmorrisbouldering]

😔 you’re so right

[@titkos8]

This hairstyle looks good on him 😂

[@markchristiansen4827]

Should #24 not have been 7 points for you guys and not 4? It seemed like you just had one fall and then Nathan climbed it or did I miss something?

[@pinkwatermelon8089]

Had the same thought!

[@NathanBetts]

Yes! Ahhh, we scored 3 more :)

[@alexanderbonnet3494]

0:17ff Your hair stylist is Not up to date 😂😂😂

[@AnAverageClimber]

Hannah you should try getting Magnus on board!

[@hannahmorrisbouldering]

I would love to collab with Magnus for sure ☺️

[@TwoSocksFoxtrot]

it's Wingardium Stéfano, not Wingardium Stefàno

[@danweecc]

@22:26 That guy in the background looks like Colin Duffy

[@hannahmorrisbouldering]

Maybe it WAS Colin, undercover!

[@ozziemusprime]

Anything is possible to cheat" 😂

[@robertcreer8826]

wigs all round next time!

[@DaNiCalP21]

ig of Stefana?😍🤤

[@muttiplay]

You anglophones will never learn to say "Stefano" correctly 😅

[@Marks97]

Would y'all learn how to spell Stèfano and not Stefàno.. please 😅

[@mats1365]

I know we live in the TikTok era where people need subway surfers on the screen to keep their attention, but I really don’t get why you’d have 2 people climbing different boulders and an interview on the screen at the same time

[@hannahmorrisbouldering]

For this one, it’s because the video would have been 45-60 minutes long if each attempt was shown individually. ☺️