Quotes by Lance Trumbull

“It took a year to find Ali, because Palestinian climbers dont really exist except for him.”

“Climbing Everest is not cheap. Its been an uphill battle. But, for an Everest climb that is appropriate.”

“Some people believe that the mountain of fear, distrust and intolerance that is often based on race and religion cant be overcome. Our Everest Climb for Peace will provide the world with inspirational stories, pictures and video which portray courage, friendship and teamwork under some of the most extreme conditions. Well show the mountain can be conquered, and well climb it together.”

“At advanced base camp, well be breathing only half the oxygen were used to at sea level. By the time we reach the summit, well be climbing, sleeping and eating at heights that only jet liners cruise.”

“There is so much intolerance and so many people are dying because of race, religion and culture. People see difference before they see the humanity in others. Im not so naive as to think my climb will change the world, but I think it can inspire people.”

“I laughed at it, but the sentence kind of stuck in my head. Its a pretty crazy thought. People just dont pick up and move to Nepal.”

“It was like my two passions came together on a mountaintop.”

“The only walls and barriers that were present were the ones that they both climbed together.”

“Thats when it all became real.”

“Its through actions of peace that peace is spread.”