Graham Zimmerman

A mountain lover striving for a balance between people, nature, and exertion. Also an award winning alpinist and creative.

[Graham Zimmerman @ZimmermanGraham]

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)

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… sense of honor, responsibility, and sadness; this story is a tribute to those whom we have lost to this practice.”

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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 …

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…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 …

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… 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 …

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With thoughtful introspection, A Fine Line blends tales of mountain adventures with stories of memorials for friends killed in climbing accidents and firsthand experience of the effects of climate change.”

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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.

[António Guterres @antonioguterres]

#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.

[Nations Unies en Algérie @UNALGERIA]

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!

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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.

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What a cool moment to see @ProtectWinters alliance member on stage with @VP!

[Protect Our Winters @ProtectWinters]

🚨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.
https://t.co/4gY7q1cK9q

[FISU @FISU]

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

[FISU @FISU]

"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

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REMINDER: Engaging with Christmas consumer culture and supporting efforts to protect underserved communities / endangered landscapes are not mutually exclusive. Get involved with both. 🎅🤘

[Washington State Dept. of Natural Resources @waDNR]

It is reckless and illegal to give your true love any amount of wild birds for Christmas.

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Reminder - today (just like every other day) is a great day to learn about, engage with and elevate indigenous cultures.

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As of this morning - I'm moving over to Mastodon. See you over there?

[Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @AOC]

Shout out to all the workers at Twitter. You all built a vital place for connection and deserved so much better.

Millions of people appreciate the space you built and the hard work that went into it. Thank you 💙