I don't spend a lot of time thinking about dying, but I like to think that I've - if it did occur - that I would die peacefully and not make too much of a fuss about it. Edmund Hillary diefusshave Change image and share on social
Life's a bit like mountaineering - never look down. Edmund Hillary bitelifemountaineering Change image and share on social
I really haven't liked the commercialization of mountaineering, particularly of Mt. Everest. By paying $65,000, you can be conducted to the summit by a couple of good guides. Edmund Hillary 000commercializationconduct Change image and share on social
Ever since the morning of May 29, 1953, when Tenzing Norgay and I became the first climbers to step onto the summit of Mount Everest, I've been called a great adventurer. Edmund Hillary adventurercallclimber Change image and share on social
I have enjoyed great satisfaction from my climb of Everest and my trips to the poles. But there's no doubt that my most worthwhile things have been the building of schools and medical clinics. Edmund Hillary buildclimbclinic Change image and share on social
I was scared many times on Everest, but this is all part of the challenge. When I fell down a crevasse, it was pretty scary. Edmund Hillary challengecrevasseeverest Change image and share on social
I believe that of all the things I have done, exciting though many of them have been, there's no doubt in my mind that the most worthwhile have been the establishing of schools and hospitals, and the rebuilding of monasteries in the mountains. Edmund Hillary doubtestablishexcit share on social
Good planning is important. I've also regarded a sense of humor as one of the most important things on a big expedition. When you're in a difficult or dangerous situation, or when you're depressed about the chances of success, someone who can make you laugh eases the tension. Edmund Hillary bigchancedangerous share on social
I think I mainly climb mountains because I get a great deal of enjoyment out of it. I never attempt to analyze these things too thoroughly, but I think that all mountaineers do get a great deal of satisfaction out of overcoming some challenge which they think is very difficult for them, or which perhaps may be a little dangerous. Edmund Hillary analyzeattemptchallenge share on social
I think Himalayan climbers tend to mature fairly late. I think most of the successful Himalayan climbers have ranged from 28 to just over 40, really. Edmund Hillary climberfairlyhimalayan Change image and share on social