Ed Viesturs Quotes

The summit is just a halfway point.

The mountain decides whether you climb or not. The art of mountaineering is knowing when to go, when to stay, and when to retreat.

Getting to the top is optional. Getting down is mandatory.

I believe that, with anything in life, if you have the patience, desire and passion, you can do whatever you set your mind to.

Mountains don't kill people, they just sit there.

I like things that are difficult, physically and mentally. Things that are really challenging, things that really maybe take a long time but really push me to my limits.

Yeah, but a mistake is a mistake even if you get away with it.

There are no short cuts to the top.

Mind over matter. If you don't mind, it doesn't matter.