John Muir

In all my wild mountaineering, I have enjoyed only one avalanche ride; and the start was so sudden, and the end came so soon, I thought but little of the danger that goes with this sort of travel, though one thinks fast at such times.

American Environmentalist

Reinhold Messner

In climbing there is no question of right or wrong. Moral right or wrong, that is a religious question, they have nothing to do with anarchical activity, and classical mountaineering is a completely anarchical activity.

Italian Explorer

Patrick Stewart

As time went on, I did campaign to lighten the character a little bit, to introduce some romance into the episodes, outside activities, horse riding and fencing and mountaineering.

English Actor

Galen Rowell

My mountaineering skills are not important to my best photographs, but they do add a component to my work that is definitely a bit different than that of most photographers.

American Photographer

Isabelle Huppert

For me, making films is like being on vacation, it's a nice walk. But theatre is like mountaineering. You never know whether you're going to fall off or make it to the top.

French Actress

Samina Baig

Mountaineering is one of the most difficult sports - we are away from routine life for days, living in tents, and it requires high degree of physical and mental strength.

Pakistani Athlete

Sabaa Tahir

I've loved mountains since I was a girl, and when I discovered mountaineering fiction after college, I was hooked.

Pakistani Writer

Jon Krakauer

Rob Hall was, without doubt, the most competent guide in mountaineering.

American Writer

Andy Serkis

Mountaineering has always been a huge hobby of mine.

Edmund Hillary

Life's a bit like mountaineering - never look down.

New Zealander Explorer

Mountaineering involves various activities on mountains, not just climbing.

Broader Activities

Mountaineering often suggests adventure and challenge in wild nature.

Adventure Connotation

Mountaineering has its own specific vocabulary – learn terms like 'belay' or 'crevasse'.

Specialist Vocabulary

Mountaineering for some is a competitive sport, aiming to reach summits faster.

Competitive Aspect

Mountaineering can be a profession, with experts guiding or rescuing others.

Expert Profession

Learning mountaineering involves building technical skills and physical fitness.

Skill Development

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