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Bernadette McDonald Quotes

Inner harmony is the prerequisite for any climber who seeks to push the frontiers; without it he should give up extreme mountaineering.-Reinhold Messner

Bernadette McDonald

Inner harmony is the prerequisite for any climber who seeks to push the frontiers; without it he should give up extreme mountaineering.-Reinhold Messner

One of the most decisive factors enduring a borderline situation is the WILL TO SURVIVE.-Reinhold Messner

Bernadette McDonald

One of the most decisive factors enduring a borderline situation is the WILL TO SURVIVE.-Reinhold Messner

About Author
Bernadette McDonald (born 1951) is a Canadian-born author of several non-fiction books, primarily on mountain culture topics. Her books include Brotherhood of the Rope, Tomaž Humar, Freedom Climbers, Alpine Warriors, Art Of Freedom and Winter 8000.

To be a climber one has to accept that gratification is rarely immediate.

Bernadette McDonald

To be a climber one has to accept that gratification is rarely immediate.

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I only know that when physical and emotional reserves remain unchallenged, this feeds the spiritual cancer of a life unfulfilled.-Reinhold Messner

Bernadette McDonald

I only know that when physical and emotional reserves remain unchallenged, this feeds the spiritual cancer of a life unfulfilled.-Reinhold Messner

It is said that a man is rejuvenated every seven years- that all his cells are replaced. I wonder, does that also apply to his spirit?- Reinhold Messner

Bernadette McDonald

It is said that a man is rejuvenated every seven years- that all his cells are replaced. I wonder, does that also apply to his spirit?- Reinhold Messner

There is no single, correct objective in mountaineering; there are only possibilities. One of them leads beyond the impossible.- Reinhold Messner

Bernadette McDonald

There is no single, correct objective in mountaineering; there are only possibilities. One of them leads beyond the impossible.- Reinhold Messner

What counts are merely the experiences one gains along the way.-Reinhold Messner

Bernadette McDonald

What counts are merely the experiences one gains along the way.-Reinhold Messner