Climbing

Climbing is the activity of using one's hands, feet, or any other part of the body to ascend a steep object. It is done recreationally, competitively, in trades that rely on it, and in emergency rescue and military operations. It is done indoors and out, on natural and man-made structures. ...more

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A Light through the Cracks: A Climber's Story

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Training for Climbing: The Definitive Guide to Improving Your Climbing Performance (How to Climb Series)

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Quotes Tagged “Climbing”

“ How to get the best of it all? One must conquer, achieve, get to the top; one must know the end to be convinced that one can win the end - to know there's no dream that mustn't be dared. . . Is this the summit, crowning the day? How cool and quiet! We're not exultant; but delighted, joyful; soberly astonished. . . Have we vanquished an enemy? None but ourselves. Have we gained success? That word means nothing here. Have we won a kingdom? No. . . and yes. We have achieved an ultimate satisfaction ...more ”
― George Mallory, Climbing Everest: The Complete Writings of George Mallory

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“ I like the mountains because they make me feel small,' Jeff says. 'They help me sort out what's important in life. ...more ”
― Mark Obmascik, Halfway to Heaven: My White-knuckled--and Knuckleheaded--Quest for the Rocky Mountain High

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