Fearless Cat and Owner Are Inseparable Mountain Climbing Team. You’ll Never Believe Some Of The Perilous Rock Climbs This Duo Has Made!

Although Craig Armstrong and his feline partner Millie are an unusual rock-climbing team, the inseperable duo have become legendary for both their mountain climbing achievements and their unique partnership. Adopted by Craig when she was just a young kitty, Millie immediately endeared herself to Craig after climbing up on his shoulder at the animal shelter and since then the two have proven themselves to be a good team together and regularly enjoy weekend climbing trips and hiking outings.

Craig has an out-spoken high esteem for his trusty climbing partner and readily acknowledges her natural talents. “She literally loves to climb things… if there’s high-ground she’ll seek it out… Generally she does best on slabby routes where she can scramble from ledge to ledge. She’s an incredible athlete but steep juggy routes just aren’t her thing. When bouldering, though, she’s done some pretty amazing gaps and dynos.” They both show that successful partnerships definitely come in all shapes and sizes. Take a look through the unbelievable pictures below to see why this pair of adventurous rock climbers succeed in being such a good team together.

“She gets psyched when the bags come out on Thursday night and we get ready for the weekend.”

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Getting an early start at a base camp for a rigorous day of mountain climbing.

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Craig Armstrong and his legendary rock-climbing feline Millie on their way to enjoy an outdoor climbing adventure together.

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Millie assesses the terrain as she cuts through a scenic mountain canyon.

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Making her way tenaciously straight up the side of the mountain.

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Millie shows her natural expertise in this impressive rock jump.

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Rock-climbing gear, custom made for sportive felines who enjoy weekend mountain climbing.

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Millie is shown with her safety harness and leash as she scouts the steep mountainous terrain above.

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“She isn’t annoyingly mono-focused on climbing, either. She’s happy to explore slot canyons, caves, deserts, fields…”

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This amazing cat doesn’t just sit on Craig’s shoulder all day. Here she is seen setting a fast uphill pace for her climbing partner to follow.

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A five-pitch climb via the route “1000′ of Fun Rock Climb in San Rafael Swell” that the mountain climbing pair enjoyed summiting recently along with Millie’s feline friend Kenneth.

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Here Kenneth is seen leading the way as they make their ascent on a climb in the Eastern Reef of Utah.

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Craig’s rock-climbing companion has a unobstructed view from above that would make every cat around the world jealous with envy…

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“Millie has all the qualities a good climbing partner should have. She never complains, no matter how bad it gets. She always wants to go higher, and she pushes herself hard. But she also knows when to stop.”

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Millie stopping for a moment to view the scenic rock outcroppings in the distance before continuing her ascent.

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Craig and Millie sharing a moment of triumph together after successfully completing a challenging climb.

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Millie’s not even afraid to let a little snow stop her on the way to the top.

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She sure gets to enjoy breath-taking natural sites many of us would only dream of seeing…

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Making a difficult downhill descent look easy. Notice the look of determination on her face.

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“It’s important to know when you can’t lead this pitch and need your partner to, or can’t go forward and must retreat.”

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“It’s important to have the wisdom to make [these] choices even though you might want to reach a summit … true wisdom knows when to go home and try another day.”