How far did tenzing norgay climb up Mount Everest?

Answer 1

Tenzing got his first opportunity to join an Everest expedition when he was employed by Eric Shipton, leader of the reconnaissance expedition in 1935. As a 20 year old his chance came when two of the others failed their medical test. As a friend of Angtharkay he was quickly pushed forward, and his attractive smile caught the eye of Shipton, who decided to take him on.

Answer 2

Tenzing had been on Mount Everest four times, reaching the summit once.

In 1947, he took part in an unsuccessful summit attempt of Everest. Canadian-born Earl Denman, Ange Dawa Sherpa, and Tenzing entered Tibet illegally to attempt the mountain; the attempt ended when a strong storm at 22,000 ft (6,700 m) pounded them.

In 1952, he took part in the two Swiss expeditions on Everest, one in the spring where he reached 8,600 metres, the other in the autumn where he reached 8,100 metres.

In 1953 Tenzing reached the summit of Everest with Ed Hillary.

Answer 3

In 1953 Tenzing Norgay was 39 when he reached the summit of Mount Everest.

Answer 4

Tenzing Norgay reached the summit of Mount Everest

Answer 5

Tenzing Norgay was 39 years old when he reached the summit of Mount Everest in 1953

Answer 6

Tenzing Norgay only reached the summit of Mount Everest once, that was on the 29th May 1953.