“When I was up there alone working the route, I was wondering if I was crazy. So when other people came and saw the potential and were inspired by it as well, it helped me know it was worthwhile.” CrazyInspireAlonePotentialWorthwhile Book:Why We Climb: The World's Most Inspiring Climbers Source: Why We Climb: The World's Most Inspiring Climbers
“After a few hours everyone else wanted to go home but, I said, in my 3-year-old voice, “No. I want to stay and watch the mountains.” And I did. They left, and I walked home alone. Even at that early age, I had a deep affinity for mountains and a very strong independent nature.” HomeMountainIndependentAlone Book:Why We Climb: The World's Most Inspiring Climbers Source: Why We Climb: The World's Most Inspiring Climbers