THE HIMALAYAN CLIMBER



SHERPA TENZING NORGAY
(15 May 1914 - 9 May 1986)

Encompassing the world’s highest peak, the Himalayan ranges bear testimony to the lifetimes of an illustrious Sherpa, Tenzing Norgay. Entering the record books along with Sir Edmund Hillary on 29 May 1953, Tenzing remains an inspiration for climbers the world over...

Regarded as one the greatest, Nepal born Tenzing having left for Darjeeling in India still as a boy, was spotted by Englishman Eric Shipton, one the world's most distinguished mountain explorers of his times, as a porter for the 1935 expedition...

Hardwork, sincerity, ambition and organizing abilities helped Tenzing become the most sought after expedition assistant by several successive teams...

Having worked for many expeditions, from various directions, including the North Western Karakoram ranges during the wars, the first ascent of Everest with Hillary was Tenzing’s seventh...

The challenges of climbing peaks are perhaps more physical than technical - to remain in comfortable health at high altitudes, carry luggage amidst decreasing oxygen levels, and survive with reduced food intake, with grit and determination. All Sherpan attributes...

The conquest of Everest is not just a test of human endurance, but also a triumph of the indomitable spirit of teamwork to prevail over extreme adversities...

Tenzing passed away this day in 1986, in Darjeeling, India. His remains were cremated in the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute in the same city. He was 72...

Tenzing's feats mirror the values he stood for. His spirit to face challenges would always remind the world that any summit is conquerable if one has the will to try and visualize a dream...

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