5) Alpine Principles: Be Realistic

[@kimcgraves]

MORE! Thanks so much, Steve. Though I no longer climb, these videos, and their advice, are transferable to any complicated project. I'm going to watch them multiple times. Thanks again.

[@chadrambo1038]

Wow, I’m 38. Started climbing 5 years ago. I’ve gone from gym climbing, to sport climbing, and multi pitch trad climbing on North Carolina. I recently attempted my first alpine climb and got shut down because of my efficiency and didn’t have enough time to complete the route. I felt like a failure, cried… and dusted off my shoulders hoping to try an easier route and build up to the one I set out to do. This video gave me a reassurance I can and should be patient with myself to build the necessary skills. Love this video!

[@maximilianeissner4759]

Don't feel like a failure. Be proud over the fact that you turned around instead of falling for summit fever. There's a nice quote by mountaineer Ed Viesturs: "Reaching the summit is optional, getting down is mandatory". I've myself tried to summit a mountain and turned around short of the summit as I didn't have the energy nor the skill to continue, and I realised it instead of pushing on. I'm more satisfied with having taken that choice instead of forcing myself up there - and possibly not coming down.

[@michaelbutler1557]

Great advice in relation to gaining knowledge and patience in developing skills.

[@gotamaexpediciones8043]

Awesome Steve! Yes please, continue! Its always a pleasure and great honor to enjoy your sharing. Over here Juan Pablo from Argentina. See you mate!

[@takeiteasy8847]

Tremendous advice! Especially the rule to be vigilant in a new mountain environment cannot be overstated. Love it!

[@eduardoalonsogil3389]

What we and the history of alpinism waited to hear since ever. Wisdom!

[@alpinementors194]

Thank you

[@moutrom1]

Thinks Steve & Cie, it is an unvalueable serie! And yes, we want MORE!

[@tasio21]

Looking forward to see more of those videos, they're really helpful for the climbing community, as you talk about the most important aspect of alpine climbing: being able to make the correct decision in each moment

[@ihsanzemzeM]

These are simply worth limitless applauses. I wish you can post lots of more videos like these consisting of intense experiences and knowledge. I appreciated, thank you so much, and hopefully waiting for more.

[@plumbmark]

Excellent video Steve

[@flotsamphoto]

Really appreciate this series! Lots of great info

[@ASNIV_]

Fantastic series. I’ll be joining the group!

[@VangelisStavroulakis]

Thanks so much dear Steve very nice job

[@daviddepodwin4579]

So many valuable lessons here, thanks!

[@deepindebt5483]

Steve you are awesome. Regards from Greece!

[@ananda_miaoyin]

This is awesome.

[@fernandofemenias9477]

Thanks, awesome video..

[@TheJfizzle11]

Amazing!

[@ulikusnezov9394]

thank you so much vor the videos! very nice of you. everybody should watch them and learn from you!

[@Tymbartek]

I think the same Uli. Respect for Steve, love his videos. Greatings form Poland :)

[@seyid-kananbagirov2140]

thanks for videos

[@tomcanac850]

amazing videos! thanks a lot for those precious insights

[@sethechlin1264]

Thank you for making this video

[@telestix6606]

Awesome video, what route or mountain was this filmed on? Great looking route though if you are climbing it, it's probably a bit above my grade. 🙂

[@ethanreites6884]

Great vid Alpine Steve know I will use this knowledge to climb the great mountains in Florida

[@mr.wallace1074]

😊

[@paulmitchell5349]

Prizes for an ascent ? Surely the only prize worth anything is to get up to the top and then down safely.