Quote of the day
It is better to meet danger than to wait for it. He that is on a lee shore, and foresees a hurricane, stands out to sea and encounters a storm to avoid a shipwreck.
Pat Ament
Born: September 3, 1946 (age 78)
Bio: Pat Ament is an American rock climber, filmmaker, musician, and artist who lives in Fruita, Colorado. Noted for first ascents in the 1960s and 1970s, he is the author of many articles and books.
Known for:
- John Gill: Master of Rock
- Royal Robbins: Spirit of the Age (1998)
- A History of Free Climbing in America (2002)
- High Endeavors (1991)