I've definitely got lists of things I'd love to accomplish as a climber. But let's face it: The world's full of climbers, and the realm of unexplored, unclimbed peaks is shrinking rapidly.

The best climber in the world is the one that has the most fun.

The best climber is the one who has the most fun.

There are two kinds of climbers: those who climb because their heart sings when they're in the mountains, and all the rest.

I think climbing is less a sport and more a hobby, and as such, I think everybody's a beginning climber.

There's only one way to gain mountain sense, and that's to be in the mountains a lot. Unfortunately, when you're a young climber, you have none. You're out there, and your risk level is high.