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.