Elite climber Amity Warme shares her process, struggles, and learnings as she projected (but hasn't yet sent) one of the hardest trad routes in the world, Cobra Crack. - Amity is a trad and big wall crusher, boasting ground-up ascents of El Nino, El Corazon, Golden Gate, and the Freerider routes of El Cap, plus other hard trad lines such as Book of Hate (13d / 8b) which she recently sent with a fully ruptured A2 pulley. In this conversation we discuss: Why she chose Cobra as her hardest project yet Going from 9 days as her longest project to more than 30 for Cobra Training on the project (and why it didn't work) Sunk Cost Theory, and questioning whether the struggle was worth it The emotional rollercoaster of projecting at her limit Shoe beta The impact of 'micro-underfueling' Sending her hardest routes in the Valley... with a fully ruptured A2 pulley Follow along on Instagram @amity.warme and @thestruggleclimbingshow - BIG THANKS TO THE AMAZING SPONSORS OF THE STRUGGLE: ShayrdAir: Sign up to have Jordan Cannon as your climbing mentor! This in-depth 4-month experience is capped at just 30 climbers. Use code STRUGGLE to score $300 off this incredible mentorship program.  SCARPA: Whether you’re a climber, trail runner, skier, or hiker, SCARPA offers an array of adventure footwear for the adventure seeker in you. with a commitment to sustainability. Shop the whole collection at SCARPA.com. SCARPA, No Place Too Far. Rodeo Resole: Give your perfectly broken in shoes a fresh edge and some sticky new rubber! Certified for SCARPA, La Sportiva, and Unparallel. Dustin will take great care of you, hit him up at rodeoresole.com or on IG @rodeo_resole  - The Struggle is carbon-neutral in partnership with The Honnold Foundation, whose mission is to promote solar energy for a more equitable world. - Want to gain access to BONUS and ad-free episodes, Pro Clinics with the sport's best climbers and coaches, and rad swag? Support the show and the climbers who make it by becoming a member at www.patreon.com/thestruggleclimbingshow - This show is produced and hosted by Ryan Devlin. The Struggle is a proud member of the Plug Tone Audio Collective, a diverse group of the best, most impactful podcasts in the outdoor industry. - The struggle makes us stronger! I hope your training and climbing are going great.