I think being a good dad is on the list of things to do. But, I will always ski, climb, surf, and be out in the mountains and oceans. It's who I am. My goal is to just keep doing it all and enjoying it. Jimmy Chin climbdadenjoy 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
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
Fear is always there; it's a survival instinct. You just need to know how to manage it. Jimmy Chin fearinstinctmanage Change image and share on social
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
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
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
If you want to train for big mountain endeavors, spend time in big mountains. Jimmy Chin bigendeavormountain 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 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
