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Why do we Climb? “Because it’s there.” Here’s what Mallory really said, & it’s beautiful.

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“We love to quote, that when asked why George Mallory wanted to climb Everest he said “because it’s there.” I prefer his real response to that question. (i.imgur.com)

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