The Explorers Podcast

Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay and the Conquest of Everest - Part 1/5

Jan 15, 2021
In this podcast, New Zealand climber Edmund Hillary discusses his family life, upbringing, and love for adventure. The podcast also explores the expeditions to Mount Everest in the 1930s and the challenges faced. Additionally, it covers Hillary's personality, his involvement with the Alpine Club, and the invitation to the New Zealand-Gullwall Expedition. The podcast ends with the discussion of the New Zealanders' successful expedition and their meeting with the British team.
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