Climbing and Photography Journey

The video explores the speaker's journey from a structured upbringing in Minnesota to discovering a passion for climbing and photography in Yosemite. It highlights the challenges and rewards of climbing, the culture and community in Yosemite, and the evolution of climbing techniques. The speaker reflects on the significance of Yosemite in their life and career, and the allure of base jumping despite its legal challenges.

What is a key mental aspect of climbing mentioned in the introduction?

• Speed

• Fear control

• Strength

• Flexibility

Where did the narrator grow up?

• California

• Texas

• Minnesota

• New York

What was the narrator's initial career plan after college?

• Become a professional climber

• Work in international relations

• Open a ski resort

• Start a photography business

How did the narrator start his photography career?

• By selling a photo he accidentally took

• By working for a magazine

• By photographing weddings

• By taking a photography course

What did the narrator find most rewarding about his time in Yosemite?

• The solitude

• The community of climbers

• The financial success

• The easy climbs

What was the focus of the narrator's National Geographic assignment?

• The climbing culture in Yosemite

• The geology of Yosemite

• The history of Yosemite

• Wildlife in Yosemite

Which climbing style involves climbing without a rope?

• Free soloing

• Speed climbing

• Traditional climbing

• Free climbing

Who is mentioned as the greatest free soloist?

• Alex Honnold

• Kevin Jorgensen

• Mikey Schaefer

• Tommy Caldwell

Why is base jumping controversial in Yosemite?

• It's illegal

• It's too expensive

• It's not popular

• It's too easy

What is a common goal for climbers who base jump?

• To link formations quickly

• To impress tourists

• To win competitions

• To avoid hiking