It's like a living process. You start out, and you see the Eiger north face, and you think, 'That's impossible.' Then you start to dream. Then you climb the Eiger north face. Then maybe you go to the Himalaya. — 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
Right now, I'm just focused on the 8,000-meter peaks. I don't know what's next. I don't think I will get tired of climbing. — Ueli Steck Copy Share Image
I like to be alone. I am focused on what I am doing. I feel the nature and I feel my body. It's so… — Ueli Steck Copy Share Image
Annapurna was a special situation. It was a lifetime dream to finish that route. When I started climbing the South Face, I really expected… — Ueli Steck Copy Share Image
