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He reached the South Pole on January 3rd 1958 as part of the Trans-Antarctic Expedition. He was a bit cheeky in doing that as he was only supposed to lay supply dumps for the team that was doing the actual crossing of Antarctica.
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Who climbed Everest and reached south pole?
Edmund Hillary, Reinhold Messner, Park Young Seok, Eric Larsen
When did Edmund Hillary reach the South Pole?
He reached the South Pole as part of the Commonwealth Trans-Antarctic Expedition, for which he led the New Zealand section, on 4 January 1958. His party was the first to reach the Pole overland since Amundsen in 1911 and Scott in 1912, and the first ever to do so using motor vehicles.
What mode of transport did Sir Edmund Hillary and his team use to travel to the South Pole?
On the Commonwealth Trans-Antarctic Expedition of 1955 to 1958. Hillary and his team used converted Massey Ferguson TE20 tractors, fitted with an extra wheel on each side and full caterpillar tracks, developed by the expedition in the Antarctic. The track kits were easily removable and in light conditions the tractors were used on standard wheels and tyres. A canvas cabin was added for windproofing. Apart from this, the tractors were totally bog-standard. Two were even fitted with a standard farmyard hydraulic front-loader for loading and unloading supplies. One of the tractors used by Hillary's party is on display along with other British Trans Antarctic Expedition vehicles in the Canterbury Museum in Christchurch, New Zealand.
When you stand facing south you are looking towards the?
south pole
What is the name of the two far end poles of magnet?
North pole, and south pole.North pole, and south pole.North pole, and south pole.North pole, and south pole.
How old was petre Hillary when Sir Edmund Hillary went to the south pole?
Sir Edmund Hillary went to the South Pole in January 1958. His son Peter would have been three years old.
How old was Peter Hillary when Sir Edmund Hillary went to the South Pole?
Sir Edmund Hillary went to the South Pole in January 1958. His son Peter would have been three years old.
Why did Sir Edmund Hillary choose to go to the South Pole?
to have fun
Did sir Edmund Hillary go to the south pole?
trolll i donty no
What did Sir Edmund Hillary do after climbing Everest?
traveled anywhere like south pole and north pole
What is sir Edmund Hillary's achievements?
well Edmund hillary has acieved many things like climbing M.T Everest and crossin the south pole
What method of transport did Sir Edmund Hillary use when he went to the north and south poles?
Sir Edmund Hillary used different methods of transport for his expeditions to the North and South Poles. For his journey to the South Pole in 1958, he traveled primarily by tractor and dog sled. In contrast, during his 1967 expedition to the North Pole, he used snowmobiles as the main mode of transport. Both expeditions showcased his adaptability to extreme conditions.
The journey dates of Sir Edmund Hillary in Antarctica?
Sir Edmund Hillary reached the South Pole, as part of the British Commonwealth Trans-Antarctic Expedition, on 4 January 1958.
What vehicle is on the New Zealand Five Dollar note?
The vehicle on the front of the current New Zealand Five Dollar note is a modified Massey Ferguson tractor, as was used by Sir Edmund Hillary, on his journey to the South Pole.
Who climbed Everest and reached south pole?
Edmund Hillary, Reinhold Messner, Park Young Seok, Eric Larsen
Did sir Edmund cross Antarctica on a tractor?
Edmund Hillary reached the South Pole as part of the Commonwealth Trans-Antarctic Expedition, for which he led the New Zealand section, on 4 January 1958. His party was the first to reach the Pole overland since Amundsen in 1911 and Scott in 1912, and the first ever to do so using motor vehicles (tractors).
How long did it take Edmund Hillary to dirve his tractor around the north pole?
He didn't drive around the pole, his job was to set up supply dumps for a group of explorers. He also drove to the pole and reached there on 4th January 1954 by his own choice
