When you would grab that last hole you could literally feel all of the hope, desire and stress drop off of you.

- Kevin Jorgeson

I think everyone has their own secret Dawn Wall to complete one day, and maybe they can put this project in their own context.

- Kevin Jorgeson

I'm learning new levels of patience, perseverance and desire.

- Kevin Jorgeson

When you're climbing with someone who always sees the bright spot, even if there is no bright spot, that attitude is really helpful.

- Kevin Jorgeson

The common thread in all of my climbing is it was something new, something never done before. That commonality is more important than the discipline.

- Kevin Jorgeson

I'm practical, very data-driven and process-oriented. I'm very objective and analytical about everything. Ninety-five percent of situations on the wa…

- Kevin Jorgeson

I like to control the risk I take. And when risk is taken out of my hands, it frustrates me.

- Kevin Jorgeson

To anyone writing about #dawnwall, this is not an effort to 'conquer.' It's about realizing a dream.

- Kevin Jorgeson