Everybody has to choose his or her own way to climb a mountain. I don't give an opinion. But there needs to be enough room for others. — Ueli Steck Copy Share Image
Everest is how it is right now. We have to fix ropes up there; we have the commercial expeditions. If you don't like that,… — Ueli Steck Copy Share Image
When you go to the mountains, you really have to accept that there is always a risk. It's more dangerous than sitting at home… — Ueli Steck Copy Share Image
My most-used word was no! I said no to pockets, no to zippers, no to extra loops. In the end, all the products were… — Ueli Steck Copy Share Image
I don't have a death wish. On the contrary, I'm hanging onto my life like never before. — Ueli Steck Copy Share Image
It's really impressive what those like Messner and Walter Bonatti have done - they are a big part of the history of alpinism. — Ueli Steck Copy Share Image
I don't worry about other people, and I don't let them influence me too much. I try to find out what I want to… — Ueli Steck Copy Share Image
When you get to the summit and you push the watch, first you try to breath a little bit and get some oxygen in… — Ueli Steck Copy Share Image
The goal is not to solo. Of course, it is possible to move fast in alpine style also with a partner. I just need… — Ueli Steck Copy Share Image
Of course I climbed Everest without oxygen, but it's not the end of the story for me. The summit itself is not what counts.… — Ueli Steck Copy Share Image
Climbing Everest is so big now, with so much money involved, and the Sherpas are not stupid. They see this, and they want to… — Ueli Steck Copy Share Image
I never expected to make a living from climbing, but it got to the point where I either had to get a job or… — Ueli Steck Copy Share Image
