45 Quotes by Tommy Caldwell

I have different shoes for different types of climbing, six or seven different shoes that I alternate.

I've climbed in a lot of places, but only once in the U.K., at Stanage Edge in the Peak District.

I think retirement is a little bit like death. I want to always be incredibly engaged and challenged, but in climbing, you do have to be realistic that your body won't be able to keep up forever.

My motivation is internal.

As I get more experienced, I love the idea of going into big mountains and doing big climbs. But the problem is, it's getting more dangerous, especially alpine climbing.

For me, I love to dream big, and I love to find ways to be a bit of an explorer.

Every climb is different. The Dawn Wall was so dry and aggressive that my fingers would dry out to the point where they would crack. So I actually had to add as much moisture as possible.

I love that idea of mastery.

From an early age, Yosemite became the centre of my universe. I've been going every summer since I was a child. I love everything about that place: waterfalls, high-quality rock, history.