Nobody climbs mountains for
Nobody climbs mountains for scientific reasons. Science is used to raise money for the expeditions, but you really climb for the hell of it. Edmund Hillary
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Nobody climbs mountains for scientific reasons. Science is used to raise money for the expeditions, but you really climb for the hell of it. Edmund Hillary
Good planning is important. I’ve also regarded a sense of humor as one of the most important things on a big expedition. When you’re in a difficult or dangerous situation, or when you’re depressed about the chances of success, someone who can make you laugh eases the tension. Edmund Hillary
[Apollo 7 was] an expedition of the mind, not of the heart. Earl Warren
The search for a scapegoat is the easiest of all hunting expeditions. Dwight D. Eisenhower
one of the advantages of cycling is that it automatically prevents a journey from becoming an Expedition. Dervla Murphy
Adventure books are my personal favorites. ‘The Endurance,’ a story about Ernest Shackleton’s legendary Antarctica expedition, or ‘Into Thin Air,’ Jon Krakauer’s personal account of the 1996 disaster on Mt Everest, are two notables. Dean Karnazes
You make a movie and it’s like convincing people to go on an expedition with you. You think you know where it’s going to end up, and you’re hoping and guessing. But, when people trust you and get involved, based on that trust, it’s a really nice feeling to be able to have everything pay … Read more
The ultimate camping trip was the Lewis and Clark expedition. Dave Barry
I have gone into town to buy a few last things we need for the expedition: Peruvian wasp repellent, toothbrushes, canned peaches, and a fireproof canoe. It will take a while to find the peaches, so don’t expect me back until dinnertime. Stephano, Gustav’s replacement, will arrive today by taxi. Please make him feel welcome. … Read more
The star of Bethlehem was a star of hope that led the wise men to the fulfillment of their expectations, the success of their expedition. Nothing in this world is more fundamental for success in life than hope, and this star pointed to our only source for true hope: Jesus Christ. D. James Kennedy