- Always
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- Nov 07, 2020
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- Out
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- Nov 07, 2020
I'm constantly out of my mind trying to stay in shape.
- Inspiration
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- Nov 07, 2020
Creating films and photographs through situations that few others could experience is my life's inspiration.
- Dinner
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- Nov 07, 2020
When you're climbing something as challenging as Meru, it's all about efficiency. Even a decision as small as what to eat for dinner would expend energy you need for making other, more dramatic decisions.
- Like
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- Nov 07, 2020
I've tried to eat little shrubs before. We were on an unsupported 20-plus day traverse, following the migration of endangered antelope across the Chang Tang Plateau. We were like, 'Oh, this is what they ate; we should try it.'
- Never
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- Nov 07, 2020
You can show up at Everest having never really climbed before, because it's like hiking, basically. You can't show up on Meru and start up the thing unless you have years and years of experience. Climbing and spending time on the mountains is really the only way you can train.
- I Am
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- Nov 07, 2020
I think being a good dad is on the list of things to do. But, I will always ski, climb, surf, and be out in the mountains and oceans. It's who I am. My goal is to just keep doing it all and enjoying it.
- Look
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- Nov 07, 2020
On climbs, there is a general way we manage fear. We look at things objectively, separating out perceived risk from real risk. You can really bring down the level of fear by knowing the real risks and setting aside the others. You also know that panicking just makes things worse.
- Focus
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- Nov 07, 2020
I grew up studying martial arts, playing violin, swimming competitively, so I already had athletic focus, discipline and training. When I brought that to climbing, I became passionate.
- Like
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- Nov 07, 2020
I'm a filmmaker. I like to ask the questions, make others feel vulnerable. I don't want to be vulnerable.
- Happy
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- Nov 07, 2020
I feel like I'm doing what I love. If I can get out, shoot, film and climb, and be with my friends and family, I'm happy. It doesn't take a lot. I don't need to climb huge mountains. I have a deep connection with wilderness and the environment, and I'm thankful for that.
- Mountain
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- Nov 07, 2020
If you want to train for big mountain endeavors, spend time in big mountains.
- Great
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- Nov 07, 2020
My favorite off-mountain workout is the long run. It's great for building endurance and strength.
- Old
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- Nov 07, 2020
I listen to everything while I train. From old school reggae, to classical stuff like Bach, to hip-hop, to rock and roll.
- Know
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- Nov 07, 2020
Fear is always there; it's a survival instinct. You just need to know how to manage it.
- Mistake
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- Nov 07, 2020
I used to always judge other people's mistakes in the mountains. I think a bit differently now. Everybody's gotten away with a mistake or poor decision out there at one point or another, but sometimes it catches up to you, or sometimes you're just plain unlucky.
- Doing
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- Nov 07, 2020
As a professional climber and photographer, I am asked to shoot in a lot of situations with a lot of different people. Sometimes I'm with the hardest, most seasoned alpinists in the world. Sometimes I'm hanging out with celebrities doing a benefit climb.
- Intelligence
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- Nov 07, 2020