These days, Mr. Breashears is still climbing the Himalayas, but he is lugging more than pitons and ice axes.

这些天，布里·谢斯先生还在攀登喜马拉雅山脉，但他带上的不仅仅是岩钉和冰斧。

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He had no ropes, bolts or pitons, and preferably no knowledge of the ascent except what he had gleaned from the ground, telling himself "Dude, there's some holds here, man."

他不带绳索、钢锥或岩钉。除了在地面上的观察判断所得，他并不喜欢实地了解岩壁各处的状况。

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The tests are like pitons, assuring you that no matter what happens, once you have made progress, you can only fall so far.

测试就是岩钉一样，保证不管发生了，一旦取得了进展，就会固定已有的进展。

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It's best known feature are the breathtaking twin mountain peaks of the Pitons, and there is no better view on the island than from where Jade Mountain sits - the resort was built with every single "Infinity Pool Sanctuary, " as the suites are called, facing it.

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Dissatisfied with the soft steel pitons used by other climbers, he taught himself blacksmithing and created a spike of chrome nickel steel so strong and light that it fundamentally changed the sport.

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But the products that would eventually make him rich were not pitons and carabiners, but rather fleece jackets, board shorts and plaid shirts.

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