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Why was the hillary step named after sir Edmund hillary?

The Hillary Step, a rocky outcrop on Mount Everest, was named in honor of Sir Edmund Hillary to recognize his historic ascent of the mountain in 1953 along with Tenzing Norgay. Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay were the first confirmed climbers to reach the summit of Mount Everest.


What is sir Edmund Hillary's middle name?

Edmund Hillary's middle name is Percival, the name of his father.


Why did Sir Edmund Hillary decide to go to Antarcica?

Sir Edmund Hillary went to Antarctica as part of the Commonwealth Trans-Antarctic Expedition in 1957-1958 to support the scientific exploration of the continent. He served as the leader of the New Zealand section of the expedition and played a key role in establishing research stations and exploring the region.


What did Sir Edmond Hillary do in Antarctica?

Sir Edmund Hillary led the New Zealand party of the Commonwealth Trans-Antarctic Expedition in 1957-1958. This expedition was the first to reach the South Pole overland since Amundsen in 1911. Hillary was responsible for the team's logistical and equipment preparations, as well as leading the group to the South Pole.


What did Sir Edmund Hillary do in Antarctica?

Sir Edmund Hillary led the expeditionary team in 1957 to establish the New Zealand Scott Base facility. This team laid the supply lines to support the Scott Base facility's installations of original buildings. Interestingly, it is perhaps by way of this connection, that Mt Everest is called 'the third pole'.