Edmund Hillary

http://www.biography.com/people/edmund-hillary-9339111#mountain-climber Hillary‘s first major climb, at age 20, was Mount Ollivier, also in the Southern Alps. He studied math and science at the University of Auckland, but he also joined outdoor clubs, which fostered his interest in climbing as well as holistic health. Despite conscientious objections, he eventually joined the Royal New Zealand Air Force…