No one remembers who climbed Mount Everest the second time. Edmund Hillary climbeverestmount Change image and share on social
I think it all comes down to motivation. If you really want to do something, you will work hard for it. Edmund Hillary hardmotivationwork Change image and share on social
I enjoyed climbing with other people, good friends, but I did quite a lot of solo climbing, too. Edmund Hillary climbenjoyfriend Change image and 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
My relationship with the mountains actually started when I was 16. Every year, a group used to be taken from Auckland Grammar down to the Tangariro National Park for a skiing holiday. Edmund Hillary aucklandgrammargroup Change image and share on social
My mother was a schoolteacher and very keen that I go to a city school, so although it was fairly impoverished times, I traveled every day to the Auckland Grammar School. Edmund Hillary aucklandcityday Change image and share on social
Becoming a 'Sir' is slightly uncomfortable at first, although it is a considerable honor. It is amazing how quickly you become accustomed to it. Edmund Hillary accustomamazeconsiderable Change image and share on social
There is precious little in civilization to appeal to a Yeti. Edmund Hillary appealcivilizationprecious 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 think that a good mountaineer is usually a sensible mountaineer. Edmund Hillary goodmountaineer Change image and share on social