Hermann Buhl Professions : Mountaineer Born : September 21, 1924 Died : June 27, 1957 Browse All Authors Top 4 quotes by Hermann Buhl There is probably nothing finer than to climb free and unencumbered by equipment, reveling in the gymnastic upward movement, like Preuss or a Dulfer before you, relying only upon yourself, keeping a sharp eye on things, feeling the rock beneath your feet and fingertips. Hermann Buhl rocks eye feet Mountaineering is a relentless pursuit. One climbs further and further yet never reaches the destination. Perhaps that is what gives it its own particular charm. One is constantly searching for something never to be found. Hermann Buhl relentless charm giving Why climb? For the natural experience; for the danger that draws us ever on; for the feeling of total freedom; for the monstrous drop beneath you. It is like a drug. Hermann Buhl climbing drug feelings After the climb, you should feel no trace of tiredness; on the contrary, it is then that you should be really fresh. Then you will have found the correct measure of your abilities. Hermann Buhl climbing should found Similar Authors Bradford Washburn mountaineer Armand Charlet mountaineer Arlene Blum mountaineer Annie Smith Peck mountaineer Anatoli Boukreev mountaineer Doug Scott mountaineer All Authors
