Creating films and photographs through situations that few others could experience is my life's inspiration. Jimmy Chin createexperiencefilm Change image and share on social
When I show up in New York, and I look at the skyline, it's like showing up in a mountain range. My gaze goes toward the most impressive-looking climb. It's always gone to the top of the World Trade Center. Jimmy Chin centerclimbgaze share on social
I really believe that, as human beings, we have an innate need to explore, to see what's around the corner. Jimmy Chin beingcornerexplore Change image and share on social
I am always concerned with finding the right spot and the right shot, so sometimes I forget to appreciate the skill of my fellow adventurers, but I am aware of how my life has been changed by my ability with a camera. Jimmy Chin abilityadventureraware share on social
You can show up at Everest having never really climbed before, because it's like hiking, basically. You can't show up on Meru and start up the thing unless you have years and years of experience. Climbing and spending time on the mountains is really the only way you can train. Jimmy Chin basicallyclimbeverest share on social
If you want to train for big mountain endeavors, spend time in big mountains. Jimmy Chin bigendeavormountain Change image and share on social
I grew up looking at National Geographic. I always wondered who was taking the photos and how. Jimmy Chin geographicgrownational Change image and share on social
Climbing is my art; I get so much joy and gratification from it. Jimmy Chin artclimbgratification Change image and share on social
The way we approached Meru, and the way we approach a lot of these mountains, is with humility. A sense of, 'Is it going to give us passage?' Your mental attitude can affect the outcome. Jimmy Chin affectapproachattitude Change image and share on social
People say, 'Are you insane?' But the most successful climbers are the most calculating, with the most refined sense of risk. They're hyper-conscious of safety. They're the least insane people I know. Jimmy Chin calculateclimberconscious Change image and share on social
