March 1953–June 1953
1953 British Mount Everest Expedition
A large British-led team established a chain of camps through the Khumbu Icefall and South Col. Tenzing Norgay and Edmund Hillary reached the summit and returned safely.
Person
Tenzing Norgay
Nepali-Indian Sherpa mountaineer whose extensive Himalayan experience culminated in the first confirmed Everest summit.
Lifespan1914–1986
Rolesclimber, guide
Related expeditions
Sources and further reading
- Everest 1953 Limited Edition Platinum Prints, Royal Geographical Society. Expedition structure, camps, summit parties, chronology, and Himalayan contributions.