Climbing Quote by Ed Viesturs Download Open image “Getting to the top is optional. Getting down is mandatory.” — Ed Viesturs ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2.9 out of 5 (3 ratings) Copy quoteShare Climbing Hiking Mountaineering Nature Sports Travel
“Getting to the top is optional, getting back down is mandatory. A lot of people forget about that.” — Ed Viesturs Copy Share Image
It's not for nothing that they say it's easier to get to the top than to stay at the top. — Frank Rijkaard Copy Share Image
Getting to the top isn't bad, and it's probably best done as an afterthought. — Anne Wilson Schaef Copy Share Image
It's good to go down because then you know you have to climb back to your old spot. And you can't be on top… — Alvin Leung Copy Share Image
“When you are at the top then is only one way to go and thats "Down” — Irshad Kaukab Copy Share Image
It's hard to stay at the top. There's a cheesy saying isn't there: it's easy to get to the top but once you're there… — Ellie Simmonds Copy Share Image
“No matter what the future holds in store, I can say now—out loud, without hesitation—something that, sadly, all too few men and women can… — Ed Viesturs Copy Share Image
“What drives my life is not the desire to get along with other people or make friends so much as a moral obligation to… — Ed Viesturs Copy Share Image
The mountain decides whether you climb or not. The art of mountaineering is knowing when to go, when to stay, and when to retreat. — Ed Viesturs Copy Share Image
I believe that, with anything in life, if you have the patience, desire and passion, you can do whatever you set your mind to. — Ed Viesturs Copy Share Image
“Morally, however, we had had absolutely no choice but to abort our summit try to help Thor and Chantal get down the mountain. That’s… — Ed Viesturs Copy Share Image
“That’s leadership: lead by example, lead from the front, inspire people to follow your lead.” — Ed Viesturs Copy Share Image
“Although I remain uncertain about God or any particular religion, I believe in karma. What goes around, comes around. How you live your life,… — Ed Viesturs Copy Share Image
“the men placed willow wands every 50 feet or so to mark their route—as I did in 1992, but as no one bothered to… — Ed Viesturs Copy Share Image
Early on May 23, 1997, from 28,500 feet on Everest, I witnessed the incredible shadow of the mountain, the penumbra, forming to the west… — Ed Viesturs Copy Share Image
“By now, a significant portion of the whole Sherpa economy depends on the spring and fall seasons on Everest.” — Ed Viesturs Copy Share Image
There is nothing to do, just be. Do nothing. Be. No climbing mountains and sitting in caves. I do not even say "be yourself"… — Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj Copy Share Image
I liked climbing trees and could often be found up one reading a book. I played games with Dad and drew maps for him… — Rhianna Pratchett Copy Share Image
Classic mountaineering grows out of a traditional romantic imagination. Its heart is the feeling, its path is blood, sweat and tears, and its restriction… — Wojciech Kurtyka Copy Share Image
Splutter, splutter. Yes - we're off - we're rising. But why start off with an engine like that? But it smooths out now, like… — Anne Morrow Lindbergh Copy Share Image
The ascent of any route begins, in dreams at least, the autumn before. Our minds ring, involuntarily, with the alluring names of mountains, aiguilles,… — Gaston Rebuffat Copy Share Image
Climbing has worked for me in a number of ways on Capitol Hill. I'm much more inclined to look at what people do, as… — Mark Udall Copy Share Image
I love finding something. For me it's not just about the athletic challenge, it's about finding new things. When I'm not doing that in… — Chris Sharma Copy Share Image
The things that inform student culture are created and controlled by the unseen culture, the sociological aspects of our climbing culture, our 'me' generation,… — Gus Van Sant Copy Share Image
