Join the email list to get a FREE private finger training clinic with Dr. Tyler Nelson (normally $10) www.thestruggleclimbingshow.com/strong Support the Show on Patreon Get access to all Pro Clinics, bonus episodes, and more. https://www.patreon.com/thestruggleclimbingshow - Pro Climber, Ethan Salvo, explores: His rapid ascent from V1 to V16 in just 7 years Specific training for Lucid Dreaming Adapting strength for his style Being weak on a 20mm edge When to commit to beta on a project Learning to control his temper Pursuing perfection of movement Slowing down the projecting process The power of journaling Letting the magic in - BIG THANKS TO THE AMAZING SPONSORS OF THE STRUGGLE WHO LOVE ROCK CLIMBING AS MUCH AS YOU DO: PhysiVantage: the official climbing-nutrition sponsor of The Struggle. Train harder, recover faster, and feel better than ever. I love all their stuff! Use code STRUGGLE15 at checkout for 15% off your full-priced nutrition order. Kilter: Award winning, adjustable, light-up boards. I’m training on the Homewall Full Ride, and if you’re psyched to join me then use code STRUGGLE at checkout when you build your board, and you’ll score up to $1000 off plus a free gift pack let’s goooo! And check out ALL the show’s awesome sponsors and exclusive deals at thestruggleclimbingshow.com/deals - Shoutout to Aiden Schlatter for supporting at the Hero level on Patreon. A hero indeed! - Here are some AI generated show notes (hopefully the robots got it right) 00:00 Introduction to the Struggle Climbing Show 00:31 Meet Ethan Salvo: The Young Phenom 01:16 Ethan's Climbing Journey and Achievements 03:00 The Disappearance of Portable Boulder 03:59 Conversation with Ethan: Climbing Styles and Challenges 08:10 Ethan's Training and Nutrition Insights 36:54 Tactics and Mental Game in Climbing 42:03 Micro Beta and Climbing Style 44:12 Event Horizon: The Hardest Boulder in Canada 45:11 Tactical Insights and Gear Customization 54:51 Mindset and Mental Game in Climbing 01:02:57 The Joy of the Process and Achievement 01:11:29 Journaling and Embracing the Magic 01:22:44 Future Goals and Expanding Horizons - Follow along on Instagram @thestruggleclimbingshow and YouTube /@thestruggleclimbingshow - The Struggle is carbon-neutral in partnership with The Honnold Foundation, whose mission is to promote solar energy for a more equitable world. - This show is produced and hosted by Ryan Devlin, and edited by Glen Walker. 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. - And now here are some buzzwords to help the almighty algorithm get this show in front of people who love to climb: rock climbing, rock climber, climbing, climber, bouldering, sport climbing, gym climbing, how to rock climb, donuts are amazing. Okay, whew, that’s done. But hey, if you’re a human that’s actually reading this, and if you love this show (and love to climb) would you think about sharing this episode with a climber friend of yours? And shout it out on your socials? I’ll send you a sticker for doing it. Just shoot me a message on IG – thanks so much!