On climbs, there is a general way we manage fear. We look at things objectively, separating out perceived risk from real risk. You can really bring down the level of fear by knowing the real risks and setting aside the others. You also know that panicking just makes things worse. Jimmy Chin badlybringclimb share on social
Becoming a parent has changed the risk calculus for me. But it might be age, too, and seeing a lot of friends die in the mountains. Will I take the same risks I took in my 20s? Probably not, but I will always push myself in the mountains. Jimmy Chin 20sagecalculus share on social
I've tried to eat little shrubs before. We were on an unsupported 20-plus day traverse, following the migration of endangered antelope across the Chang Tang Plateau. We were like, 'Oh, this is what they ate; we should try it.' Jimmy Chin antelopechangday 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
Climbing is my art; I get so much joy and gratification from it. Jimmy Chin artclimbgratification Change image and share on social
You do wonder - when you are at 28,000 feet, the height that aeroplanes cruise at, when you are struggling to draw breath and every limb aches - why do I do this? Jimmy Chin 000achaeroplane Change image and 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'm constantly out of my mind trying to stay in shape. Jimmy Chin constantlymindshape Change image and share on social
Great images take you on a journey via a single photograph. The depth and layers pull your eye all over the frame, causing you to pick up interesting pieces along the way, ultimately coming to a climax. Jimmy Chin causeclimaxcome share on social
I like to think that images of people doing amazing things may open people's eyes to the human potential, to the idea that people can do the extraordinary when they set their minds to it. Jimmy Chin amazeextraordinaryeye Change image and share on social