A mountain lover striving for a balance between people, nature, and exertion. Also an award winning alpinist and creative.
Joined February 2015
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This thread is a call for HOPE and a statement that I believe, that when it comes to climate, WE ARE CAPABLE of taking on this massive problem. #ClimateAction #environmentaljustice #vote @ProtectWinters (1/10)
Quote from my memoir “A Fine Line: Seeking Balance Amongst Mountains” launching 10.1.23:
“I have been fortunate to be a part of a generation of mountain climbers who have had the opportunity to accomplish some amazing things. Many of these folks are still with us, but there …
…are a number who are not. Some of these are people I might consider better suited to have written this story, if not for their loss while attempting to discover the cutting edge of what it means to be a climber and a human.
During the past decade, I have lost many partners …
… and kindred souls—people who defined our generation by pouring their hearts into this practice. In many ways, I feel that I am writing this book because I am one of my generation of alpinists in the United States left to tell this tale. It’s a role I take on with a strong …
Friends, it’s happening. The book that I’ve been working on for the past couple years is available for pre-sale (link in bio) and officially launching on October 1.
I am delighted to share the story with you.
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This is what Mountaineers Books has to say:
“In this engaging and provocative coming of age memoir, Zimmerman maintains a delicate balancing act: appreciating the joy that climbing brings him while recognizing that the sport has a darker side.
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#ClimateAction is being undermined.
There is a lack of ambition.
A lack of trust.
A lack of support.
A lack of cooperation.
And an abundance of problems around clarity and credibility.
It’s time to wake up and step up.
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Happy International #SportDay🇺🇳! Celebrate the power of sport for the #GlobalGoals with the @UN and athletes like @javierzanetti, @didierdrogba, @BatoulyCamara, @ZimmermanGraham, leaders from @USTA, @TheNBPA, @NHL, @FIFPRO and so many more!
Join the @UN for International #SportDay and hear from elite athletes & leading figures on how they are using sport to take #ClimateAction, promote #GenderEquality and #FightRacism
🗓 6 April, 10:30am ET bit.ly/UNSportDay2023
Spoke at the @UN last week as part of their #sportday event. I was deeply humbled to be able to represent my work with @ProtectWinters and my community in that way.
What a cool moment to see @ProtectWinters alliance member on stage with @VP!
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🚨Join with POW🚨: Say no to the Willow Project, before it's too late. Send a message to the current administration to take action.
The Willow Project is a far-reaching oil and gas drilling proposal that would create fossil fuel and extraction infrastructure over the next 3 decades in the remote & already climate-stressed Arctic.
protectourwinters.org/campai…
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There are a lot of things going on the planet right now, but we cannot push climate change aside, because that’s still going on in the background. We need to craft systemic change through policy changes, and that comes from governments." - @ZimmermanGraham, professional climber
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"We athletes are imperfect advocates, because to spread our message, we need to travel, we need to use social media, we need technology, but that needs to be used for the best in convincing governments and the society to change their habits." - @ZimmermanGraham, prof. climber
REMINDER: Engaging with Christmas consumer culture and supporting efforts to protect underserved communities / endangered landscapes are not mutually exclusive. Get involved with both. 🎅🤘
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It is reckless and illegal to give your true love any amount of wild birds for Christmas.
Reminder - today (just like every other day) is a great day to learn about, engage with and elevate indigenous cultures.
