When I was 12, I forgot the keys to my parent's apartment. So I simply climbed up seven floors to get in.
People need to learn to live with more risk.
To me, climbing is like eating or drinking. I have to do it; it's part of my life.
Soloing is the most beautiful way of climbing; no material constrains, just you and the rock, the sun, nature; a kind of school for courage, willpower and self-confidence.
I see myself as a climber and an activist.
We set ourselves limits, but we are all strong enough to aim higher, to achieve our goals. All we have to do is find such strength within ourselves. Know how to develop it.