I'm a filmmaker. I like to ask the questions, make others feel vulnerable. I don't want to be vulnerable. Jimmy Chin feelfilmmakermake Change image and share on social
My favorite off-mountain workout is the long run. It's great for building endurance and strength. Jimmy Chin buildendurancefavorite Change image and share on social
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
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 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
I like the idea of infinite human potential, and a lot of my photography and filmmaking has been focused on that. Jimmy Chin filmmakefocushuman Change image and share on social
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
A lot of why I climb is for the friendship, the loyalty and trust, the shared experience of being in that moment. Jimmy Chin climbexperiencefriendship Change image and share on social