Ep. 40: Best Buds on Top of the World (1953 EVEREST Expedition) -

Ep. 40: Best Buds on Top of the World (1953 EVEREST Expedition)

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For this special week we discuss the historic and amazing story of the first ever summit of Mt. Everest! On May 29, 1953, Sir Edmond Hillary and Tenzing Norgay Sherpa were the world heros who first made it to the top of the world's highest mountain! What a legendary morning to have. Always remember; Have a good teammate, plan ahead, and crush it!! Links mentioned in this episode: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/adventure/article/sir-edmund-hillary-tenzing-norgay-1953 https://www.britannica.com/place/Mount-Everest/The-historic-ascent-of-1953 https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/sixty-years-ago-edmund-hillary-reached-the-top-of-the-world-hear-him-describe-it-76861267/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4egTHmDYho Music courtesy of Alexander Nakarada This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

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