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
The mainstream audience has a certain picture of what climbing is all about: man conquering mountain. But you can't conquer a mountain, though it may conquer you. Jimmy Chin audienceclimbconquer 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
As a professional climber, that's the question you always get: Why, why, why? It's an ineffable thing; you can't describe it. Jimmy Chin climberdescribeineffable Change image and share on social
Meru was the most challenging climb of my life. Not once but twice. Jimmy Chin challengeclimblife Change image and share on social
I feel like I'm doing what I love. If I can get out, shoot, film and climb, and be with my friends and family, I'm happy. It doesn't take a lot. I don't need to climb huge mountains. I have a deep connection with wilderness and the environment, and I'm thankful for that. Jimmy Chin climbconnectiondeep 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
The thing that I've always believed is that you have to follow your passion, and if climbing is your calling in life and your craft, to not do it is a tragedy. I am always going to encourage my children to follow their passions and dreams, whatever they are. Jimmy Chin believecallchild 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
I truly believe the intention of creating positive change is so important to the collective consciousness. When you have a group of people that have the intention and the capacity, talent, and intelligence to actualize those intentions, then you have something really powerful. Jimmy Chin actualizecapacitychange share on social
