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Climbing Quote by Doug Scott

“Like it or not taking risks, by a total commitment…” quote by Doug Scott — Download Open image

“Like it or not taking risks, by a total commitment to the mountain and the vagaries of the weather, is essential for the greater satisfaction to be derived from mountaineering.”

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