I think climbing is less a sport and more a hobby, and as such, I think everybody’s a beginning climber. Alex Lowe Read Quote
When I’m 70 or 80, I’m still going to be doing good climbs. It’s going to be fun to the bitter end. Alex Lowe Read Quote
Climbing, for me, is all about solving the magnitude of the problem. The best projects are the ones with big question marks hanging over them. Alex Lowe Read Quote
I’ve definitely got lists of things I’d love to accomplish as a climber. But let’s face it: The world’s full of climbers, and the realm of unexplored, unclimbed peaks is shrinking rapidly. Alex Lowe Read Quote
I would let climbing slide away if I had to maintain my relationship with my family. Because it really is the big adventure. Alex Lowe Read Quote
There’s only one way to gain mountain sense, and that’s to be in the mountains a lot. Unfortunately, when you’re a young climber, you have none. You’re out there, and your risk level is high. Alex Lowe Read Quote
Identifying and overcoming natural fear is one of the pleasing struggles intrinsic to climbing. Alex Lowe Read Quote
It’s wonderful to be back. Back among the mountains that remind us of our vulnerability, our ultimate lack of control over the world we live in. Mountains that demand humility, and yield so much peace in return. Alex Lowe Read Quote
It’s the journey toward doing these harder climbs that really gives value to the whole activity of climbing. Alex Lowe Read Quote
There are two kinds of climbers: those who climb because their heart sings when they’re in the mountains, and all the rest. Alex Lowe Read Quote
