Best climbing quotes

"If you have fear, you will fall" 

-Tete

When in doubt run it out!

"Bruh, thats the crux, bruh." 

SMarsh wrote:

Big B, does everyone else know that's from The Eiger Sanction?

Everyone? I doubt it.. not everyone's a climber ;)

rgold wrote:

"Climb if you will, but remember that courage and strength are nought without prudence, and that a momentary negligence may destroy the happiness of a lifetime. Do nothing in haste; look well to each step; and from the beginning think what may be the end."   ---Edward Whymper

"Climb if you will, but remember grades and sends are nothing without spray and that a momentary negligence in online presence may destroy the Facebook opportunity of a lifetime. Do nothing without a camera switched on; pay attention to each filter preset available; and from the beginning think what social media platform you're aiming for."

While starting a 5.8 on top rope in the gym:

"Keep it tight, but not too tight that it interferes with my climbing"

verticon wrote:

"Climb if you will, but remember grades and sends are nothing without spray and that a momentary negligence in online presence may destroy the Facebook opportunity of a lifetime. Do nothing without a camera switched on; pay attention to each filter preset available; and from the beginning think what social media platform you're aiming for."

Indeed, this does seem like the appropriate update to the classic Whymper quote. Excellent one. 

reboot wrote:

Says the non-boulderer...

Regardless, I like instant gratification. On the other hand there's nothing like disappointment after a long & arduous buildup.

say what? i used to boulder in the gym man!  actually, i used to boulder a decent amount a long time ago (back when landing didn't hurt so bad... :(  )

another one i like is "we aren't going down and i'm not leading another pitch."

another one i like is "we aren't going down and i'm not leading another pitch."

Love this

BigB wrote:

Everyone? I doubt it.. not everyone's a climber ;)

And not everyone listens to Enormocast. 

slim wrote:

"we aren't going down and i'm not leading another pitch."

lol...winner!

Robby King wrote:

And not everyone listens to Enormocast. 

blasphemy 

"Fun climbing is neither"

Peter Beal

^^^"Up to safety"^^^

"Just don't let go, and you won't fall!"

"I just shit my pants"- Boogie Till You Poop

"Go up." - every belayer ever

Wilburn wrote:

"Go up." - every belayer ever

Yep, that same tired joke, over and over, ad nauseum. (Though, if I'm being perfectly honest, I have to admit that that very same beta has passed my lips, as well.)

"Two makes it true" one of the many Matt's I know talking about his desire to resend a prior 5.12 trad project.

Didn't Royal Robbins show up at Yosemite and ask the locals, "Don't you haven't anything hard around here?"

"We've got amateurs at 12 o'clock! Check your safety!"