Tourism is a very big economic benefit to the Sherpa people, and also, they have very strong ties to their own social attitudes and their own religion, so fortunately, they're not too influenced by many of our Western attitudes. Edmund Hillary attitudebenefitbig share on social
I was extremely lucky that I had two great wives. It sounds a bit funny to say that, but it's absolutely true. Edmund Hillary absolutelybiteextremely Change image and share on social
I hate being called an 'icon.' I just don't like it. That's all there is to it. Edmund Hillary callhateicon 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
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
It's not a real adventure when you have to pay for it. Edmund Hillary adventurepayreal Change image and share on social
When I was climbing, I built up a close relationship with the Sherpa people. Edmund Hillary buildclimbclose Change image and share on social
On the summit of Everest, I had a feeling of great satisfaction to be first there. Edmund Hillary everestfeltgreat Change image and share on social
I have never regarded myself as a hero, but Tenzing undoubtedly was. Edmund Hillary heroregardtenze 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
