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Everest: first ascent

Everest: first ascent
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Date: 29/05/1953
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On 29 May 1953, Edmund Hillary and the Sherpa Tenzing Norgay reached the summit of Everest (8,848 m) for the first time. The ascent took place via the Nepalese side, following the now famous standard route.

  • Everest

  • Edmund Hillary

  • Tenzing Norgay