'This was a mountain that he had to climb': How Hillary and Tenzing survived the 'death zone' to conquer Everest

'This was a mountain that he had to climb': How Hillary and Tenzing survived the 'death zone' to conquer Everest

Having reached Everest's summit for the first time, Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay shared, with elation and relief, their victory with the BBC.

10 Indians among over 100 climbers honoured in Nepal to mark first Mt Everest ascent

Kathmandu, May 27 (PTI) Ten Indian climbers are among over 100 mountaineers honoured in Nepal on Tuesday to commemorate the first successful ascent of Mount Everest by Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay.Minister for Tourism, Culture and Civil Aviation Badri Pandey honoured Nepalese and international Everest summiters ahead of the International Everest Day on May 29."The Nepal government is not only committed to promoting mountain tourism, but we …

'This Was A Mountain That He Had To Climb': How Hillary And Tenzing Survived The 'Death Zone' To Conquer Everest

To reach Everest’s summit Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay had to climb sheer rock, while battling treacherous ice and a deadly lack of oxygen on the most dangerous part of the mountain.…The post ‘This Was A Mountain That He Had To Climb’: How Hillary And Tenzing Survived The ‘Death Zone’ To Conquer Everest appeared first on The Liberation News Nigeria.