Who Said That? Done - See Part 2

RR is close. At least the correct generation.

Lee Smith wrote:Sorry, Hank. No points for runner-up!

Bite me gimp;-)

Pat Ament?

Hank Caylor wrote: Bite me gimp;-)

Best laugh I had in days! Thanks Hankster.

How about Whillans?

Getting close, Pat was the belayer.

Greg, feel free to give us a hint.

Kor?

Silver-haired. On 1st ascent of major big walls in Yosemite.
Graduated engineering from Stanford.
Himalayan expeditions.
Described his profession as "piton engineer".

Bingo!

I like this game!

Next quote:

I understand my lifestyle may eventually kill me. It is no different than the high-risk lifestyle of the police officer or soldier, the firefighter, the drug dealer and gang leader, or the political revolutionary. I can not turn off my hunger. I demand more and more from myself. Each successful climb waters a small seed of dissatisfaction. It might have been too much, but it could never be enough. Some men have high ideals which they’re willing to die for. Others are willing to try living for them. My hunger helps keeps me alive. There is always more.

Needless to say, it isn't a Yosemite pioneer.

Lee Smith wrote: Once again, the one rule is stated above. I guess I can't expect Neaderthal climbers to be able to follow it. Greg's on lead. My guess: RR? Apparently.

Lee, are you referring to me?

Actually I was referring to Mr. Hanson. And myself, of course. Tom and I are very close in age to most cave men.

I didn't mean to come across as a jerk but I am a little cranky lately for many reasons, none good.

For the new page, the quote in play:

I understand my lifestyle may eventually kill me. It is no different than the high-risk lifestyle of the police officer or soldier, the firefighter, the drug dealer and gang leader, or the political revolutionary. I can not turn off my hunger. I demand more and more from myself. Each successful climb waters a small seed of dissatisfaction. It might have been too much, but it could never be enough. Some men have high ideals which they’re willing to die for. Others are willing to try living for them. My hunger helps keeps me alive. There is always more.

The noosed climber was indeed the late Tobin Sorensen.
Kudos to Hank and whoever else got that one.

Does everyone give up on the quote?

"It's like mountain climbers, they chain themselves together so if one falls they all fall"

Hey Lee,
You keep coming up with stuff that is unfamiliar to me, but the following sounds like Twight:
"I understand my lifestyle may eventually kill me. It is no different than the high-risk lifestyle of the police officer or soldier, the firefighter, the drug dealer and gang leader, or the political revolutionary. I can not turn off my hunger. I demand more and more from myself. Each successful climb waters a small seed of dissatisfaction. It might have been too much, but it could never be enough. Some men have high ideals which they’re willing to die for. Others are willing to try living for them. My hunger helps keeps me alive. There is always more."

Ding-ding-ding-ding! Tom, you WIN! Twight, on page 105 of Kiss or Kill.

NOW it is your turn!

Did I miss it, or has no one guessed this one yet:
"It's like mountain climbers, they chain themselves together so if one falls they all fall"

Henry Kissinger?

Tom,

Lee said it's supposed to be a quote from a famous climber. Is it?

Oops. Not really a famous climber, but famous, and female.

Hillary Clinton

Sarah Palin!