Printable Biography of Peter Hillary

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Peter Hillary is a powerful and dynamic speaker who takes his audience “with him” on one of his many extraordinary experiences: to the summit of Mt Everest; traversing Antarctica to the South Pole; feeding a pod of sharks; or making a terrifying descent of a vast vertical rock face in a vicious storm on K2.  He ably connects such dramatic achievements to the challenges faced by individuals and teams striving for excellence, coping with change, and overcoming obstacles in their own fields.
 
Like his father, Sir Edmund Hillary, Peter has climbed Mt Everest and has reached the South Pole overland; widely recognized as two of the most significant accomplishments in the world of adventuring and exploration. Peter also assists with raising funds for the Himalayan Trust, established by his father, which runs 42 schools and hospitals for the villages at the foot of Mt Everest.   He has a wealth of stories to tell from a lifetime of high adventure, including over 30 alpine expeditions on mountains throughout the world; stories of challenge and achievement that are inspirational and entertaining.  Peter has spoken to over 300 high-profile organizations in a variety of settings from select executive groups of 12, to a vast audience of 12,000 at the Melbourne Tennis Centre.  
 
It is his considerable achievements, and his eloquent, natural speaking style, that have led to a recent appearance on The Late Show with David Letterman, and an interview with Diane Sawyer on Good Morning America via satellite live from Antarctica.  His articles have been published in the New York Times, The Sydney Morning Herald Melbourne’s The Age, and other high profile dailies. He is the author of five books.
 
Despite the high-risk nature of his expeditions, Peter’s survival is testament to one of his greatest strengths: his sound judgment. In his presentations he talks about developing skills of use in any field: of seeing excitement in uncertainty; of balancing risk with caution; and of achieving extraordinary goals through preparation and perseverance.
 
Peter Hillary’s presentations combine heart-stopping excitement and humor with practical applications, relevant to the client’s requirements.  They are supported by superb video and / or slide footage.