“Many would argue that alpinism is art, not sport.” ArtSportsArguingAlpinism Book:Training for the New Alpinism: A Manual for the Climber as Athlete Source: Training for the New Alpinism: A Manual for the Climber as Athlete
“I can respect the gulf that separates alpinism from a running race and still appreciate that the physiology that accounts for endurance is the same if you are running a foot race in the city park or front pointing up the second ice field on the north face of the Eiger.” IfsStillsI CanRunningFacesRaceCitiesFeetFrontsFieldsAppreciateAccountsIceParksEndurancePointingPhysiologyRunning RaceCity ParksAlpinism Author:Steve House
“Within alpinism's narrow framework we seek transcendence and relentlessly pursue what remains hidden from us on flat ground: our true selves.” SelfRemainsPursueFlatsTrue SelfTranscendenceFrameworkAlpinism Author:Steve House