George Leigh Mallory Quotes

A collection of quotes by George Leigh Mallory.

George Leigh Mallory was an English mountaineer born on June 18, 1886. He dedicated his life to the pursuit of climbing the world's highest peaks. Mallory made three expeditions to Mount Everest in the 1920s, aiming to be the first to conquer the summit. Despite not being successful in reaching the top, he left an enduring legacy due to his courage and determination. Mallory's disappearance during his final attempt in 1924 remained a mystery until his body was discovered on Everest in 1999. His involvement in early mountaineering expeditions and his famous quote, "Because it's there," solidified his place in mountaineering history.