Alpinism Quotes

• Definition: Alpinism is the art of going through the mountains confronting the greatest dangers with the biggest of cares. What we call art here, is the application of a knowledge to an action.

  Rene Daumal

  Art, Climbing, Mountain

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• Within alpinism's narrow framework we seek transcendence and relentlessly pursue what remains hidden from us on flat ground: our true selves.

  Steve House

  Self, Transcendence, Framework

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• For me, the value of a climb is the sum of three inseparable elements, all equally important: aesthetics, history, and ethics. Together they form the whole basis of my concept of alpinism. Some people see no more in climbing mountains than an escape from the harsh realities of modern times. This is not only uninformed but unfair. I don’t deny that there can be an element of escapism in mountaineering, but this should never overshadow its real essence, which is not escape but victory over your own human frailty.

  Walter Bonatti

  Real, Climbing, Essence

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• Many would argue that alpinism is art, not sport.

  Steve House

  Sports, Art, Arguing

  Steve House, Scott Johnston (2014). “Training for the New Alpinism: A Manual for the Climber as Athlete”, p.39, Patagonia

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• Alpinism places unique demands on its practitioners.

  Steve House

  Unique, Demand

  Source: www.omnivoracious.com

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• 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.

  Steve House

  Running, Feet, Race

  Source: www.omnivoracious.com

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