“The new alpinism comes full circle as small teams of fit, trained athletes emulate Mummery, aspire to Preuss, climb like the young Messner. Because those pioneers knew that alpinism—indeed all mindful pursuits—is at its most simple level the sum of… — Steve House Copy Share Image
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… — Steve House Copy Share Image
“There’s a time to run and a time to walk. But don’t get me wrong: I’m not telling anyone to slow down. I’ve long… — Steve House Copy Share Image
Within alpinism's narrow framework we seek transcendence and relentlessly pursue what remains hidden from us on flat ground: our true selves. — Steve House Copy Share Image
I can respect the gulf that separates alpinism from a running race and still appreciate that the physiology that accounts for endurance is the… — Steve House Copy Share Image
Conventional sports have undergone an evolution in training methods during the last fifty years. Curiosity and the inherent improvement brought about by competition have… — Steve House Copy Share Image
In the mountains, fatigue is the biggest controllable limitation that will come between you and success. — Steve House Copy Share Image
“The simpler we make things, the richer the experiences become.” But only if we remain active, only if we try, only if we risk… — Steve House Copy Share Image
Historically, many of the great names in alpine climbing seemed to have just gone climbing as training. In fact, the model alpinist has often… — Steve House Copy Share Image
In no organized sport do the participants have to endure days of struggle just to get to the starting line of their event. The… — Steve House Copy Share Image
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… — Steve House Copy Share Image
