There is precious little in civilization to appeal to a yeti.

I started to become more active and when I was at Auckland Grammar I went for the first time to the mountains. I went to Ruapehu and for the first time I saw snow. I had never seen snow before and for 10 days the group of us had a marvellous time.

I had a very strong desire to carry out adventures, but in those early days I didn't actually do any. I just dreamt about it.

It's not the moutain we conquer but ourselves.

If the going is tough and the pressure is on, If the reserves of strength have been drained and the summit is still not in sight, then the quality to seek in the person is neither great strength nor quickness of hand, but rather a resolute mind firmly set on its purpose that refuses to let its body slack or rest.

Challenge is what makes men. It will be the end when men stop looking for new challenges.

Life's a bit like mountaineering - never look down.