One of the reasons I wrote 'The Fall' is that climbing's more than a sport, it's a way of life. When you're in it, it's all you think about.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
I think climbing is less a sport and more a hobby, and as such, I think everybody's a beginning climber.
I enjoy every climb - maybe it's because it's a literal dance between life and death.
Climbing has a lot of themes that are applicable to people, no matter who you are.
The thing that I've always believed is that you have to follow your passion, and if climbing is your calling in life and your craft, to not do it is a tragedy. I am always going to encourage my children to follow their passions and dreams, whatever they are.
When you are on a climb, you always pick out people's words of encouragement, and it can push us on, without doubt.
I think it's great that so many people are enjoying climbing. I've always loved climbing; I don't see why other people wouldn't enjoy it just as much. As long as everyone does their best to respect the areas in which they're climbing, I don't see how the growth of the sport could be a bad thing.
I feel like I'm climbing as well, if not better, than ever.
Climbing is what I do.
It's the journey toward doing these harder climbs that really gives value to the whole activity of climbing.
To me, climbing is like eating or drinking. I have to do it; it's part of my life.