To anyone writing about #dawnwall, this is not an effort to 'conquer.' It's about realizing a dream. Kevin Jorgeson More Quotes by Kevin Jorgeson More Quotes From Kevin Jorgeson I think everyone has their own secret Dawn Wall to complete one day, and maybe they can put this project in their own context. Kevin Jorgeson wallsecretthinking I'm learning new levels of patience, perseverance and desire. Kevin Jorgeson perseverancelevelsdesire The common thread in all of my climbing is it was something new, something never done before. That commonality is more important than the discipline. Kevin Jorgeson disciplineimportantdone When you would grab that last hole you could literally feel all of the hope, desire and stress drop off of you. Kevin Jorgeson stresslastsdesire When you're climbing with someone who always sees the bright spot, even if there is no bright spot, that attitude is really helpful. Kevin Jorgeson helpfulattitude I'm practical, very data-driven and process-oriented. I'm very objective and analytical about everything. Ninety-five percent of situations on the wall are not that dangerous. Most people look at the climb and think, 'that's crazy.' But when you know the intricacies of your gear, the belay situation and the forces involved, it's pretty safe. Kevin Jorgeson wallcrazythinking I like to control the risk I take. And when risk is taken out of my hands, it frustrates me. Kevin Jorgeson risktaken Every athlete at his peak is going to perform with a different mental cocktail. I thrive in the underdog, reserved, it's-not-over-till-it's-over mindset. Kevin Jorgeson cocktailunderdogmindsetdifferent I climbed brick facades as a kid. You'd kind of stick your fingers in there. Kevin Jorgeson brickyourkidyou It would be really easy to write off the Dawn Wall as impossible. In terms of climbing technique, I'm learning a new language on this granite. Kevin Jorgeson learninglanguageeasyimpossible Climbing has a lot of themes that are applicable to people, no matter who you are. Kevin Jorgeson whoyoumatterpeople I don't want to be guy that almost climbed Dawn Wall. Kevin Jorgeson wallguydawnwant I'm practical, very data-driven, and process-oriented. If I look at a radar and see a giant green blob coming toward me, I'm thinking it's probably going to snow. Kevin Jorgeson lookmegreenthinking
