そこに山やまがあるから

expression

because it's there

Famous quotation attributed to George Mallory, explaining his reason for climbing Mount Everest. Used as a set phrase, often in contexts of challenge or exploration.

• なぜエベレストに登のぼるのか？「そこに山やまがあるから」と彼かれは答こたえた。

  Why climb Everest? "Because it's there," he answered.