“The impossible has been removed from the equation” Walter Bonatti
Climbing is more than just an exercise in strength and skill for Bonatti; it’s a philosophy, a way of life, one that he believes has now come to an end. “The old traditions of alpinism are dead,” he says. “Modern equipment is so technically advanced you can climb anything if you put your mind to it. The impossible has been removed from the equation.”
http://www.guardian.co.uk/global/2010/jun/30/walter-bonatti-mountain-climber