Getting to the top of any given mountain was considered much less important than how one got there: prestige was earned by tackling the most unforgiving routes with minimal equipment, in the boldest style imaginable.
That's what was great about him. He tried. Not many do. - Jon Krakauer
That's what was great about him. He tried. Not many do.
- Jon Krakauer
The only person you are fighting is yourself and your stubbornness to engage in new circumstances. - Jon Krakauer
The only person you are fighting is yourself and your stubbornness to engage in new circumstances.
The core of mans' spirit comes from new experiences. - Jon Krakauer
The core of mans' spirit comes from new experiences.
Early on a difficult climb, especially a solo climb, you’re hyper-aware of the abyss pulling at your back, constantly feeling its call, its immense h… - Jon Krakauer
Early on a difficult climb, especially a solo climb, you’re hyper-aware of the abyss pulling at your back, constantly feeling its call, its immense h…
When you forgive, you love. And when you love, God’s light shines through you. - Jon Krakauer
When you forgive, you love. And when you love, God’s light shines through you.
Passion is what makes life interesting, what ignites our soul, drives our curiosity, fuels our love and carries our friendship, stimulates our intell… - Jon Krakauer
Passion is what makes life interesting, what ignites our soul, drives our curiosity, fuels our love and carries our friendship, stimulates our intell…
Don't settle down and sit in one place. Move around, be nomadic, make each day a new horizon. - Jon Krakauer
Don't settle down and sit in one place. Move around, be nomadic, make each day a new horizon.
Most climbers aren't in fact deranged, they're just infected with a particularly virulent strain of the Human Condition. - Jon Krakauer
Most climbers aren't in fact deranged, they're just infected with a particularly virulent strain of the Human Condition.
You are wrong if you think Joy emanates only...from human relationships. God has placed it all around us...and all you have to do is reach for it. - Jon Krakauer
You are wrong if you think Joy emanates only...from human relationships. God has placed it all around us...and all you have to do is reach for it.
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