“I really haven't liked the commercialization of mountaineering, particularly of Mt. Everest. By paying $65,000, you can be conducted to the summit by a couple of good guides.”
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Edmund Hillary
Sir Edmund Hillary was a New Zealand mountaineer, best known for his ascent of Mount Everest. He was born on July 20, 1919, and passed away on January 11, 2008. more
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