Alex Lowe Quotes

Alex Lowe — American Athlete born on December 30, 1962, died on December 30, 1999

Stuart Alexander "Alex" Lowe (December 24, 1958, Frederick, Maryland – October 5, 1999, Shishapangma, Tibet), was an American mountaineer. He climbed several peaks in North America and Asia and was well regarded by his peers. He died in an avalanche in Tibet... (wikipedia)

When you remove the risk, you remove the challenge. When you remove the challenge, you wither on the vine.

There are two kinds of climbers, those who climb because their heart sings when they're in the mountains, and all the rest.

I think climbing is less a sport and more a hobby, and as such, I think everybody's a beginning climber.

Identifying and overcoming natural fear is one of the pleasing struggles intrinsic to climbing.

Inspiring passion in family and friends has more enduring value than just staying alive for them.