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 HillaryI have the challenges sort of already there and as a consequence my companions feel a considerable desire to do this, too, and they feel very put out if they are left in the cold, so there we have it. We have me who has lots of ideas and then we have a very good team who wish - who are persuaded almost - to take part in these challenges.
Edmund HillaryAdventuring can be for the ordinary person with ordinary qualities, such as I regard myself.
Edmund HillaryI've always hated the danger part of climbing, and it's great to come down again because it's safe.
Edmund Hillary