Hamish Potokar, a talented climber with an open mind to experience life outside of climbing, discusses his motivations behind Spotter magazine and the complexities of not pursuing a professional climbing career. The speakers also explore the concepts of self-compassion, happiness, and social media in relation to climbing, as well as their nostalgia for old climbing magazines. They delve into the creation of Spotter magazine and its aim to portray climbing characters often missed by social media. Additionally, they discuss various climbing terms, the process of naming their magazine, and the excitement and pressure of upcoming climbing trips and article deadlines.
