You learn over years of expeditions that having faith, and putting one foot in front of the other, you do end up pulling off climbs that seem completely impossible. There's a certain beauty to that. It has an allure. Jimmy Chin allurebeautyclimb share on social
The two great risks are risking too much but also risking too little. That's for each person to decide. For me, not risking anything is worse than death. By far. Jimmy Chin badlydeathdecide Change image and share on social
Mountains are like the great equalizer. It doesn't matter who anyone is or what they do. Jimmy Chin equalizergreatmatter Change image and 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
Mentorship is an incredibly huge responsibility. And you need to choose your mentors carefully, just like mentors choose their apprentices carefully. There has to be trust there, on a very deep level. Jimmy Chin apprenticecarefullychoose Change image and share on social
When I'm home, I still live like I'm traveling. I have nothing in my refrigerator. Jimmy Chin homeliverefrigerator Change image and share on social
I've always been interested in working with top athletes, athletes who are pushing the edge and are really progressive in the outdoor space and adventure world. Jimmy Chin adventureathleteedge 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
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 listen to everything while I train. From old school reggae, to classical stuff like Bach, to hip-hop, to rock and roll. Jimmy Chin bachclassicalhip Change image and share on social