The Careless Talk Climbing Podcast E125: Ethan Salvo - Enjoying the present, sending hard and being content
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Nov 27, 2024 Ethan Salvo, a Canadian climber from Squamish, dives deep into his introspective approach to climbing. He emphasizes the joy of the journey rather than just achieving hard sends. Salvo shares insights from his Substack articles, contrasting the unique beauty of climbing in Bishop, California, with the challenges posed by Squamish’s weather. He advocates for mindfulness and enjoying the present, exploring personal growth through climbing experiences. The conversation also touches on redefining climbing culture away from social media for genuine community connections.
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Ethan's Start in Climbing
- Ethan Salvo was a competitive swimmer for many years, training intensely before burning out.
- He then discovered climbing in a high school club at age 15 and loved it.
Swimming's Psychological Impact
- Competitive swimming, being an individual sport, prepared Ethan for the solitary aspects of high-level bouldering.
- The isolation of swimming mirrored his experience on projects like "The Singularity."
The Singularity
- "The Singularity" V15, formerly the Room Project, is a four-move boulder problem in Squamish.
- First climbed by Tim Clifford in 2007, it saw few repeats, with Ethan sending it after a 60-day siege.
