“It is of course possible to give more elaborate answers to the perennial question: why climb? In his writing and lectures, George described the spirit of adventure, confronting and managing risk, winning admiration; even, he confessed, the desire to be… — Peter Gillman Copy Share Image
“In a letter George had recalled the death of Donald Robertson, writing of 'the great sleeping ones that have but to stir in their… — Peter Gillman Copy Share Image
“I suppose we go to Mount Everest, granted the opportunity, because-in a word-we can't help it.' George had written. 'Or, to state the matter… — Peter Gillman Copy Share Image
“Everest is the highest mountain in the world, and no man has reached its summit. Its existence is a challenge. The answer is instinctive,… — Peter Gillman Copy Share Image
“The most notable event of George's U.S. tour, at least in the public mind, consisted of a four-word quote that has been ascribed to him as his answer to the question: why do you want to climb Everest? George's reply, 'Because it is there,' has been used to represent an existential urge, felt by all mountaineers, to achieve a goal… — Peter Gillman Copy Share
“Their three remaining porters returned to the North Col, leaving Norton and Somervell to contemplate an awesome panorama of peaks silhouetted against the red… — Peter Gillman Copy Share Image
“It is of course possible to give more elaborate answers to the perennial question: why climb? In his writing and lectures, George described the… — Peter Gillman Copy Share Image
“Everest itself was the only mountain which we could see without turning our gaze downwards…” — Peter Gillman Copy Share Image
“On June 1 George told Ruth it would have been 'unbearable' to miss the final attempt. His frostbitten fingers might suffer further damage, but… — Peter Gillman Copy Share Image
