Peter Hillary - Everest, Aspiring, and Kea

Peter Hillary is a mountaineer, author, and adventurer. The son of Sir Edmund Hillary, Peter has forged his own remarkable path — from summiting Everest and crossing Antarctica to dedicating his life to exploration, storytelling, and conservation. In this episode of The Tramping Life, Peter reflects on a lifetime spent outdoors — from his first climb at age ten with his father and Mingma Tsering, to sleeping sixteen years of his life under canvas. We talk about the lessons of risk and resilience on mountains like K2, the changes he’s witnessed on Everest and in the polar regions, and the joy of sharing adventures with his own children. Peter also discusses his passion for conservation, his memories of New Zealand’s huts and valleys, and why spending time in wild places remains one of life’s greatest teachers. A thoughtful conversation with one of New Zealand’s great adventurers — about family, legacy, and the enduring power of the outdoors.https://www.peterhillary.com/