Because It's There. (when Asked Why He

My Mind Is In A State Of Constant Rebellion. I Believe That Will Always Be So.

Because It's There. (when Asked Why He Wanted To Climb Everest)

Half The Charm Of Climbing Mountains Is Born In Visions Preceding This Experience - Visions Of What Is Mysterious, Remote, Inaccessible.

- Why Do You Want To Climb Mt. Everest, Sir? - Because It Is There.

The First Question Which You Will Ask And Which I Must Try To Answer Is This; What Is The Use Of Climbing Mount Everest? And My Answer Must At Once Be, It Is No Use. There Is Not The Slightest Prospect Of Any Gain Whatsoever.