How To Climb SLAB boulders with Anna Hazelnutt

This week, slab climbing queens‪@AnnaHazelnutt‬ and Irena provide a lesson in slab technique. Head to squarespace.com/hannahmorris to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code hannahmorris.
Follow us through a dedicated slab tips session at the Mesa Rim Slab Lab in San Diego, California.
We selected 3 slab problems in a bunch of different styles, ranging from beginner to intermediate difficulty, and including crimps, dynamic jumps and foot-trusting no-hands moves.
Anna, Irena and I worked up to our project level on our different slab projects, and it was a relief to have two slab queens on hand to share their tips and advice, as well as a number of extremely alarming bouldering falls. I hope you enjoy our climbing session.
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00:00 Introduction to Anna Hazelnutt, Pro Climber and Slab Specialist
01:25 First Slab Lab Boulder | No Hands Slab
03:46 Eliminating Slab Holds to Build a Trickier Boulder
11:57 Jumpy Co-ordinated Red Slab Climb | Hard Slab
22:30 Blue Crimp Slab with BAD feet
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[@bastyo]

I love how Irena just sends everything with no fear 😂

[@janeroth8511]

She is like: I am going to try it and I love crashing down

[@Joseph0862]

I always love Anna’s energy! She must be super fun to climb with!

[@hannahmorrisbouldering]

She is, super insightful too 😅😊

[@AnnaHazelnutt]

LOVE IT!!! Thanks so much for joining us in SoCal!! Enjoy the rest of your US adventure!! ❤

[@EphefEll]

Such a great combo of creators. Anna and Irena together are always so funny, and the three of you were so fun to watch. Defo more in the future!

[@ericlin158]

I think Irenas fall at 22:06 was my favorite

[@PPKFilms]

Same, she has the best falls 😂

[@TabsHof]

I agree 😄

[@Nyitemare]

She fell out of frame 🤣

[@irenaadventures]

I had so much fun, thanks for letting me crash ♥️♥️

[@hannahmorrisbouldering]

Anyyyyyyytime! Hopefully catch you out in France 🥰

[@NailsOeltjen]

Loving how hard you try Irena. You hyped me up to go climbing. Heading out now!

[@irenaadventures]

@@NailsOeltjen yaaaaas!!

[@AB-fh9zh]

We all strive to crash like you.

[@rez4437]

This video has so much girl power and support and I loved it. Such a nice video of individuals trying hard climbs and giving it there all.

[@hannahmorrisbouldering]

Ahhh thank you! Appreciated. Glad you enjoyed the vibes in this one 🤗

[@EllaClarke-ht3vb]

Yay!! Another Anna video! Really like seeing both of you climbing together - a very friendly atmosphere :). I hope you enjoyed San Diego, and thank you for this upload Hannah!! Great way to end the day 🤩😊

[@hannahmorrisbouldering]

Thanks Ella! Really glad you enjoyed the episode. We loved San Diego - really would love to return here one day soon 🙌

[@nathanwtc742]

This vlog has a bit of a dream team feel with You, Anna and Irena just having fun on the wall. I loved it.

[@hannahmorrisbouldering]

So glad you enjoyed it 😅🥰

[@Azylys-]

What an impressive slab session !! You did improve a lot ! (I live for Irena's dramatic falls 😂)

[@hannahmorrisbouldering]

They’re the best. Thanks so much for watching and commenting as always 😅☺️

[@ashlitchi]

Loved the energy in this!! So much laughing but also learning 💪

[@hannahmorrisbouldering]

Glad you enjoyed it. It’s always a learning day with Anna, she’s so insightful and Irena had me laughing so much. 🤗🙌

[@miia-mmaria]

Such strong and brave slab climbing! 💪💥 Love this collaboration! Anna always brings such positive energy. Also love how encouraging the three of you are towards each other! 🥰

[@hannahmorrisbouldering]

Absolutely, Anna’s zest for climbing is amazing. Really glad you liked the vibes! 💕

[@Nyitemare]

I don't think I've ever seen Hannah climb with so much hype? Such great energy and great efforts!

[@hannahmorrisbouldering]

Thank you! Some high-hype, try hard sessions coming soon too! 😆👀

[@sadcypher8048]

you three have such great energy together!! Looked like such a fun and rewarding session

[@hannahmorrisbouldering]

Thank you so much!! It was a really fun session

[@maxverse]

You two are absolutely my fav youtube boulderers and I'm thrilled to see you collaborate!

[@hannahmorrisbouldering]

Yay, so nice to hear 🙌😆

[@rumzification]

Such a fun and inspiring session! I always feel energized after watching collabs like these. Also a seamless integration of a sponsor.

[@hannahmorrisbouldering]

Love that! Thank you!

[@rhettetherington1351]

Great video. Looked like fun. Super strong Hannah.👍

[@hannahmorrisbouldering]

Thanks Rhett! 🤗

[@michaelwalsh5423]

The full commit falls, love it

[@LadyLaddy]

My favorite sheroes in one video! Its so nice watching you having fun together :)

[@hannahmorrisbouldering]

Thank you 🤗 Glad you enjoyed the session

[@tomriddle2257]

I love Anna! Such great personality and smile!

[@mystishio]

The energy is infectious! Loved the vid, getting me stoked on some slab!😅

[@hannahmorrisbouldering]

Glad you enjoyed. Hope you enjoy some slabbbb 💥😊

[@GourmetBurrito]

one of the steps in the progression for like that first move on the red slab that i found super useful for me was just to kick the foothold. like fully expecting to jump off the wall, but like just see if i can stab the hold without trying to catch the hand. Helps me feel out the distance a lot better before actually going for the full commit

[@yourneighborwiththecutedog]

this was fun to watch. wish i was climbing with yall!!!!

[@hannahmorrisbouldering]

Thank you! Really glad you enjoyed it 🥹

[@tommybinson]

Another great video, thanks. This is also relevant to trad climbers who spend most of their time on gradients below 90 degrees.

[@robdb1993]

Love this. Learning to enjoy slabs

[@hannahmorrisbouldering]

Glad to hear it, slabs are great teachers! 😅

[@Sway___SD]

YAY SAN DIEGO VIDEOS!!!

[@ramona8947]

my fav gal pal trio!! you guys killed it 💪

[@BigDickMark]

Oh man, I love Mesa Rims and San Diego. I hope you had a fun trip, Hannah!

[@hannahmorrisbouldering]

We loved it. Lots of fun collabs filmed which I’m excited to share ☺️

[@seangray8585]

I always enjoy Anna's enthusiasm, and Irena's approach reminds me of some of cartoonish-levels of silly shenanigans that make climbing fun!

[@rendzkho8068]

Yessss beast mode Hannah. 🎉

[@stvladmir]

lmao anna the ''greens'' i died

[@omolbat]

I get jealous of other climbers hip flexibility, but I've never felt that way about shoulder /wrist flexibility till 19:36... WOW!

[@hannahmorrisbouldering]

Right?!?! 😆

[@TheNonsenseAdventures]

The slab lab looks great! Some of those falls were brilliant! On a video techy side, was the shutter speed a bit higher? Footage doesn't look as smooth as usual. Brilliant video as usual

[@hannahmorrisbouldering]

I don’t think so! Perhaps something got changed that I didn’t notice. Glad you liked the video though. ☺️💫

[@TheNonsenseAdventures]

​@@hannahmorrisboulderingcould have been my Internet. 😂 Off to watch the video on Anna's channel! Need to get down to our local centre this week, been resting my finger.

[@NathanBetts]

the blue crimps 🙀

[@Phoenixhunter157]

Man,this is a gym I sometimes go to. It would be a dream come true to join in on a slab session with y’all ❤

[@limitlessends]

My two fav climbers!

[@hannahmorrisbouldering]

💕

[@eliskahandlirova6031]

Irena was awesome. I really like her energy ❤😅

[@robertcreer8826]

Really fun video :)

[@hannahmorrisbouldering]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@fabianulloa8477]

Lol i love those 2 hahaha

[@hannahmorrisbouldering]

💥😆😆

[@barbrobeta]

Dream squad! So damn supportive! 🫶

[@hannahmorrisbouldering]

Thank youuuuu :)

[@j2th31]

In all fairness, Anna has a reach advantage over Irena and Hannah, so some moves that were a bit easier for her were due to just having a few inches extra reach.

[@ReactiveDogDiaries]

YAS SOCAL VIBES, I hope you’re still here, you need to visit the bigger Mesa rim and oceanside vital!

[@ClimbingGirls]

Love you guys! 😂

[@hannahmorrisbouldering]

😍🥰

[@Climbingdude]

Still scared of slab. Got cheese grated when I was on ropes at my gym. Oh, great video too!!!

[@hannahmorrisbouldering]

You and me both! Slabs feel sketchy but I really like working on them to overcome my fear. Thanks for watching 🥰

[@kmwojczak]

Watching this and randomize seeing a wild Taran Armstrong in the back round is the best of the two worlds colliding

[@AdrianMarticio]

hell yeah my hometown gym!!!

[@hannahmorrisbouldering]

Cool place!

[@emmasaysrawrx3]

can anyone figure out what shoes they are all wearing? Im in the market for my first not baby shoes and I am overwhelmed and I love slab

[@hannahmorrisbouldering]

Anna is in Evolves and I'm in an old pair of Unparralel shoes. I wear Mad Rock Drones now :)

[@emmasaysrawrx3]

@@hannahmorrisbouldering thank you so much!! There are too many options! Thank you for inspiring me to push past my v4 plateau 🥰

[@meu_4449]

Irena literally is like no fear

[@aarongittelman2508]

This gives that sweet scene in 8th Grade where Kayla hangs out with the cool older girls.

[@hannahmorrisbouldering]

looooool, thanks

[@burnsbabe87]

Next time you’re in California, come to Pacific Pipe in the Bay! You’ve never seen a bigger gym!

[@hannahmorrisbouldering]

I would love to! We really enjoyed California 💫

[@joshwilliams8863]

Irena is quintessential Millennial and I'm here for it.

[@ottoharcrow9327]

😮😮

[@CaptainSallyPoo]

😱😱😱😱 you were at my home gym!!!! Awww welcome!...I've watched so many of your videos and just realized I'm not subscribed. Woops

[@hannahmorrisbouldering]

Thanks for subbing! Mesa Rim was cool! Really liked our sessions here, even though I had it handed to me 😨☺️

[@Slime_on_a_rock]

Hi, are you able to translate the grading system to the V system, am curious to know how hard is the last blue one, video is always deceivingly looks easier 🥲

[@serratos97]

Como to Meeeexico, please!! If you ever come would take you to cool climbing places!

[@stachefonzi]

you're in California! come to Movement Fountain Valley!

[@hannahmorrisbouldering]

We flew inland to Colorado yesterday but already planning a trip back to CA! 🥰

[@andrewmitchell5807]

Come to eldorado canyon!!!!!!!

[@hannibal3143]

🥳🥳🥳 Christmas came early this year?!?! I didn't expect Hannah to go to California!

[@hannahmorrisbouldering]

We’ve been LOVING it out here 🥹

[@bananayogurt8002]

Cute seal : "scratch" //"scratch " //😊

[@DrunkenDemon]

Now i am getting boulder envy.... watching people climb while i dont. XD

[@hannahmorrisbouldering]

Haha the worst! Hope you get to climb soon ☺️

[@ChopinDolphy]

“The greens” lol that’s American 420 slang

[@kwcnasa]

I bet you can't send this, Hannah. ‘Real-life Spider-Girl’ watches TV from ceiling from South China Morning Post, published on 2023SEP25.

[@agusmkasmiri1092]

the Charlie "climber" angels on the show...... awesome...... girls

[@hannahmorrisbouldering]

Thank you! 😆

[@agusmkasmiri1092]

u re very welcome Hannah......the sweetest boulder climber.....🤩@@hannahmorrisbouldering

[@bbd1254]

My toxic trait is that I think I can do all these even though there is likely no shot in hell

[@tomriddle2257]

I have never trusted my feet and will never. And I don’t get how Anna can proudly show her slab injuries and still like slabs. 🤨

[@jchoi5488]

Does loving slab mean you are a low key masochist??? Asking for a friend

[@hannahmorrisbouldering]

I think so yes

[@rylandpeters8982]

dam they fine

[@shaunheileman4394]

If they don’t stop screaming I’m gonna have to put headphones in it sound like a porn vid. 😅

[@adventureawaits6923]

Nice work conquering the dyno fear!

[@hannahmorrisbouldering]

Thank you! 💫☺️

[@meu_4449]

Irena literally is like no fear

[@meu_4449]

Irena literally is like no fear

[@hannahmorrisbouldering]

So impressive!