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just read this on sonnie trotter's blog:

 

"Boulderers tend to make quick work of hard sport climbs, sport climbers make quick work of hard trad lines, hard trad climbers make quick work of big wall free climbs, (I.E. Tommy Caldwell) and Big Wall free climbers make short work of Patagonian Alpine climbs. And strong Alpine Climbers are nothing short of a GOD. Ever notice Rolo's feet never touch the ground? He hovers yo. I'm serious."

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Something from Doug Scott a long time ago regarding bolters:

 

something to the effect of (not exatly):

 

To those who perforate the rock with such intensity and disregard, it must be assumed they make poor lovers.

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From "The Eiger Sanction" - something like...

 

Older/wiser climber: "If we continue, we're sure to die..."

 

Younger/brasher climber: "Yes, but we shall go forth in style!"

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From "The Eiger Sanction" - something like...

 

Older/wiser climber: "If we continue, we're sure to die..."

 

Younger/brasher climber: "Yes, but we shall go forth in style!"

 

You're looking for this:

 

Anderl Meier: You're very good. I have really enjoyed climbing with you.

Clint: We'll make it.

Anderl Meier: I don't think so. But we shall continue with style.

 

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Also from the Eiger Sanction (after topping out a sandstone spire):

 

Kennedy: How about a beer?

 

Eastwood: Who the hell would bring beer up here?

 

Kennedy: You did- I put it in your pack!

You're looking for this:

 

Clint: It's warm!

 

Kennedy: I thought you'd draw the line at hauling ice.

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"When climbing mountains, never stand when you can sit and never sit when you can lie down." One I try to put into practice throughout my life.

I live by this as well.

 

Another one:

"The key to a happy life in the mountains is to be well ventilated."

 

Faaaaaaaaaaaaaaaarrrrrrrrrrrrttttt!!!1

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"There were no holds so I had to use skill."

 

 

"What an odd sport we inhabit, where bits of obscure rock in remote locations are recognizeable." — Richard Pawlowicz.

 

Just a reminder — a guidebook is no substitute for skill, experience, judgment and lots of tension." — Charlie Fowler

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"I don't want to write about climbing; I don't want talk about it; I don't want to photograph it; I don't want to think about it; all I want to do is do it." Chuck Pratt

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"Oh, shit !" — Jim Madsen when he rappelled off the end of his rope on El Cap's Dihedral Wall in 1968.

 

Why would this be a "favorite"?

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