“I think that we need a cultural/social shift in our approach to life. Poverty isn’t the problem, affluence is. Most of us need to get our own houses in order and live less consumptive lives … continue »

“Ben Gilmore does it all. Give him a shovel and you will have a bivy cave, give him a rack and you will have a top rope.” – Kevin Mahoney (climbing partner) Biography Ben claims … continue »

“Alpinism is an outlet that immerses me in natural beauty, and places me in situations where complacency is not an option – where survival demands my full attention and effort.” Biography Colin Haley was born … continue »

“I love the fact that one day you can have an intense adventure in the mountains and the next day be sport climbing and laughing it up with your friends. All of it gets me … continue »

“Many children today live enclosed in a virtual world, never stepping outside their homes. I wish they could know that they can all be real-life heroes in the mountains. Alpine climbing confronts you with challenges … continue »

“I believe that the three – margarita’s, goofing-off and climbing – can co-exist in harmony – and if I’m right, then nothing can stop us all from living together as one.” Biography Kelly Cordes specialises in … continue »

“I was raised as an alpinist, so the thing I’m most afraid of is falling. Until I found God, climbing was my only religion. I was drawn to climbing because I knew nothing about it. … continue »

“My father took me into the Snowy Range mountains of Wyoming when I was 11. I ended up soloing some snow gullies and doing some mild alpine climbing on my own. I was hooked.” Biography … continue »

“Alpinism tests the limits of my strength, intuition, personality, character, emotion and creative spirit. When I know the outcome, the game is different and in the end less fun.” Biography Marko Prezelj was born in Ljubljana, … continue »

“I’m not a big fan of competitions. I think the meaning gets lost. Without wanting to sound too profound, the mountain decides if you win on a route or lose — you can’t compete.” Biography … continue »

“In the morning, when the air is thick and heavy, and the sound of the cold autumn rain is keeping me from getting out of bed to head off on another day of working on … continue »

“I have a long-held mission statement to be the best climber I can be. But, since working with Patagonia (from 1999) I have amended that statement to: Be the best climber I can be, cause … continue »

“Pain. No Bolts. Suffering. No Oxygen. Risk. No Fixed Rope. Friendship. No Radios. Commitment. No Circus. No Compromise. And, Full Speed Ahead.” Biography Vince Anderson describes himself as: a sometimes-manic speed freak dedicated to the whole-hearted, … continue »

“A few years ago, while waffling between pursuing climbing and guiding as my full time career, feeling the pressures of ‘normal society’ and my upbringing as the child of a University Professor and a School … continue »