Thanks to the Banff Centre for this interview. One of the most famous and influential climbers in the world, Reinhold Messner has been climbing since he was . Thanks to the Banff Centre for this interview. One of the most famous and influential climbers in the world, Reinhold Messner has been climbing since he was . From the 2000 BMFF Program: The Grand Gentleman of the mountains. Sir Edmund Hillary became a household name around the world after his 1953 first .
