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I like being near the top of a mountain. One can't get lost here.

But I think there's something wonderful and extraordinary about climbing on your own and just that kind of relationship to the environment. I'm very addicted to the mountains. You know, so, I do like that solitude.

Of all the mountain ranges I have climbed, I like the Sierra Nevada the best.

I love hiking to the top of mountains in L.A. and seeing incredible landscapes. It really inspires me.

I climb mountains.

The light in Alaska in particular is so beautiful. So beautiful! Such incredible light.

Mountains terrify me - they just sit about; they are so proud.

When the sun is shining I can do anything; no mountain is too high, no trouble too difficult to overcome.

The mountains are calling and I must go.

I'm the sort of person who needs a big mountain in front of me to climb.