Mathematical study and research are very suggestive of mountaineering. Whymper made several efforts before he climbed the Matterhorn in the 1860's and… — Louis J. Mordell Copy Share Image
“If you ignore the mountain, doesn't mean mountain will ignore you too..” — Tanveer Mazhar Copy Share Image
Near the foot of the mountain we visited a yogi who dwelled in a hollow tunneled beneath a boulder. He pondered our… — Greg Child Copy Share Image
No matter how sophisticated you may be, a large granite mountain cannot be denied - it speaks in silence to the very… — Ansel Adams Copy Share Image
“Jo riktig, jeg forlot min venn i to fingre på luselisten. Men han hang ikke sånn i sin simple almindelighet, nei det… — Peter Wessel Zapffe Copy Share Image
Climbing is the lazy man's way to enlightenment. It forces you to pay attention, because if you don't, you won't succeed, which… — Duncan Ferguson Copy Share Image
Like it or not taking risks, by a total commitment to the mountain and the vagaries of the weather, is essential for… — Doug Scott Copy Share Image
Similar to the way of life mountaineering are inaccessible, can delete non-existent you just made a mistake — Mak_786 Copy Share Image
“Drømme tåler ikke å bli virkeliggjort, sier dikterne, for da dør de. Her gikk den lys levende og i all sin høireiste… — Peter Wessel Zapffe Copy Share Image
“As one veteran Russian pilot dryly told me:"We have to be very careful flying in the clouds. Around here they are full… — Alan Hinkes Copy Share Image
Mountaineering is a complex and unique way of life, interweaving elements of sport, art and mysticism. Success or failure depends on the… — Wojciech Kurtyka Copy Share Image
Never noticed a female monkey not climbing as well as a male, have you? — Don Whillans Copy Share Image
I really haven't liked the commercialization of mountaineering, particularly of Mt. Everest. By paying $65,000, you can be conducted to the summit… — Edmund Hillary Copy Share Image
“I felt as though I were plunging into something new and quite abnormal. I had the strangest and most vivid impressions, such… — Herzog Maurice Copy Share Image
Mountaineers have often observed a lack of clarity in their mental state at high altitudes; it is difficult for the stupid mind… — George Leigh Mallory Copy Share Image
Climb the mountains and get their good tidings. Nature's peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees. — John Muir Copy Share Image
“I came to win, came as I always do, in order to justify who I am and what I have become; now… — Andy Kirkpatrick Copy Share Image
Be as I am - a reluctant enthusiast....a part-time crusader, a half-hearted fanatic....So get out there and hunt and fish and mess… — Edward Abbey Copy Share Image
“Og har han i Kroppen den rigtige Aand, han løfter den staalblanke Ven i sin Haand og klapper ham under hans Hage.… — Peter Wessel Zapffe Copy Share Image
“One of the differences between us was that Marc wanted very badly to climb the Eiger, while I wanted very badly only… — Jon Krakauer Copy Share Image
To put yourself into a situation where a mistake cannot necessarily be recouped, where the life you lose may be your own,… — Al Alvarez Copy Share Image
I climb upon the highest mountains, laughing at all tragedies - whether real or imaginary. — Friedrich Nietzsche Copy Share Image
