There's intense personal gratification in finding a mountain and becoming inspired by the aesthetics of an unclimbed line on that mountain, especially if that line has been tried by a lot of people who couldn't do it, and you get to set yourself up against the history of it. Jimmy Chin aestheticfindgratification share on social
As a professional climber and photographer, I am asked to shoot in a lot of situations with a lot of different people. Sometimes I'm with the hardest, most seasoned alpinists in the world. Sometimes I'm hanging out with celebrities doing a benefit climb. Jimmy Chin alpinistaskbenefit 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
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 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
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
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
I try to live intentionally, and the things that move me, I'm going to throw myself at them. I want to see what my potential is. I'm always curious to see what the edge is. Jimmy Chin curiousedgeintentionally Change image and share on social
I've hidden behind the camera my whole life because I much, much, much prefer shooting. Being behind the camera is my safe space, and it's my creative space, too. Jimmy Chin cameracreativehave Change image and share on social
I loved going to the Chiang Kai Shek Memorial in Taipei to watch all the old Chinese people doing tai chi and practicing kung fu. The monument was made of white marble, and it was beautiful. Sometimes my dad and I would practice with them. Jimmy Chin beautifulchichiang share on social
