A biography for Ueli Steckhasn’t been written yet.
“Once you start, if you're still afraid, don't do it. Either it's too hard, or you're not prepared. I've never done something when I was scared.”
“I don't cheat.”
“Everest is how it is right now. We have to fix ropes up there; we have the commercial expeditions. If you don't like that, go on another mountain or choose another part of the mountain. There's still space for everybody.”
“I don't like being restricted. When I climb, I feel free and unrestricted; away from any social commitments.”
“It's really impressive what those like Messner and Walter Bonatti have done - they are a big part of the history of alpinism.”
“I don't need to come back to Everest.”
“The people in Nepal don't care about alpinism; they just care about money.”
“I don't like talking about climbing that much. You don't have to discuss; just do it.”
“That's what it's all about. It doesn't matter if you climbed the Eiger's north face in two hours and forty-seven minutes or in two days. If it's your challenge, and you're happy with it, that's the most important thing.”