Historically, many of the great names in alpine climbing seemed to have just gone climbing as training. In fact, the model alpinist has often portrayed himself in literature as a half-crazed nonconformist, living life on the edge every moment he's sober enough to climb. It is true that amazing feats of skill and daring have been accomplished using this rather random approach. For some climbers that "life on the edge" approach may be the only way they can accomplish these feats, but there are far better methods to prepare for the challenges of alpine climbing.
The simpler we make things, the richer the experiences become. - Steve House
The simpler we make things, the richer the experiences become.
- Steve House
The depth of any story is proportionate to the protagonist's commitment to their goal, the complexity of the problem, and the grace of the solution. - Steve House
The depth of any story is proportionate to the protagonist's commitment to their goal, the complexity of the problem, and the grace of the solution.
On big routes in big mountains, speed equals safety. - Steve House
On big routes in big mountains, speed equals safety.
You can’t coach desire, and no matter how fancy your training plan or how high your stated goals are, it comes down to getting out the door and doing… - Steve House
You can’t coach desire, and no matter how fancy your training plan or how high your stated goals are, it comes down to getting out the door and doing…
Climbers are a universal tribe: we share the knowledge that things are not important. Experience is important. Feeling is important. - Steve House
Climbers are a universal tribe: we share the knowledge that things are not important. Experience is important. Feeling is important.
The descent is often as much (or more of) a challenge as the climb. - Steve House
The descent is often as much (or more of) a challenge as the climb.
Many would argue that alpinism is art, not sport. - Steve House
Many would argue that alpinism is art, not sport.
Within alpinism's narrow framework we seek transcendence and relentlessly pursue what remains hidden from us on flat ground: our true selves. - Steve House
Within alpinism's narrow framework we seek transcendence and relentlessly pursue what remains hidden from us on flat ground: our true selves.
You will never exploit your full technical capacity if your fitness remains a weak link. - Steve House
You will never exploit your full technical capacity if your fitness remains a weak link.
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