Peter Hillary

Peter Hillary is a renowned mountaineer and the son of Sir Edmund Hillary, the first man along with his climbing partner Tenzing Norgay to climb Mt. Everest. Peter has been on more than 50 mountaineering expeditions around the world, among them five on Mt. Everest in the Himalayas, the Seven Summits (climbing the highest mountain on each continent), and over 40 trips to Antarctica that include a traverse on skis to the South Pole, an exploration of the Marble Mountains at 80 South, and an ascent of Mt. Vinson, Antarctica ‘s highest mountain. He is also a writer, speaker, and an adventure travel operator.  
 

Peter is committed to caring for the people of the high-altitude Himalayan communities, encouraging young people to adventure in the outdoors and be good stewards for our planet. He works closely with Himalayan foundations to provide health, environment, and education services for the region – all programs that are at their request and with their cooperation. Peter is on the board and fundraises for multiple organizations including the American Himalayan Foundation and the Australian Himalayan Foundation, and he is chairperson of the Himalayan Trust. 

Language spoken: English