I wish he had included that for decades after they achieved the Summit, Tenzig and Edmund both refused to identify who had been first to reach the top. They always just said they did it together.
It is also worth mentioning that on the second successful Everest expedition, Peter Hillary partnered up with the son of Tenzig. Peter would summit Everest 5 times in total.
when i was a kid at school his number was in the phonebook if u were doing a project on him u could call him up and he'd be happy to talk to u. this was in early two thousands
@@thoughtsofimpact2488 what you got against my conservative right wing views hell yeah make aotearoa polynesian again retake the land dolled out to all those 12 fingered farmers
@@wendyraines8011 You kiddin? Guy should count himself lucky he got on any currency at all. His image is now likely scene by millions of people from his home country, solidifying his memory.
@@wendyraines8011 The way I see it is a hell of a lot more people have 5 dollar notes than oh let say 100 dollar notes. So it's probably better to be on a lower note
my mother was a postie in New Zealand. Kept the same round and delivered Hillary's mail. As a by note she did 22 years without a single day off. Every Xmas there was a card for her signed by Hillary thanking her for delivering the mail to them. A true gentleman.
There’s something hilariously adorable about how the man who literally conquered the greatest of mountains was too shy to directly propose to his wife.
Tenzing Norgay definitely deserves his own episode. I love the fact that that neither ever said who was up first, although I like to believe they both put a foot down at the same time
Edmund Hillary was truly a legendary mountaineer. Mt. Everest is no cakewalk, even with modern gear, fixed ropes, and an existing, well-established route. He (and Tenzing Norgay) had none of that; just incredible skill, strength, and resolve. What also made Edmund Hillary great was his character.
@@bakedhawaiiYes he did. Instead of capitalising on his fame and making a fast buck, he looked into ways that he could could help the Nepalese. Which is exactly what he did.
A great Kiwi legend. makes me proud to be a kiwi too. next though i want to see you do Earnest Rutherford, the Kiwi science legend and more than worth a feature on this channel, hint hint Simon.....
Tenzing was also basically just a regular climber like the rest of the British team. He wasn't considered a Sherpa guide. The pair who made the first attempt where both British. People just assume that every pairing had 1 Sherpa in it, because Hillary and Tenzing became so famous as a pair. Also the story of that Swiss expedition is epic; plus they were so happy for British and Tenzing when they summited it.
@@luckyspurs Tenzing had reached the highest point on the mountain with the Swiss -- into the Death Zone at 8,595 meters. He had the most Everest experience of anyone on the mountain on the British expedition where he summited with Hillary, having been on expeditions in 1935, 36, 47, ad 52 before the successful 53 attempt.
There are a number of books written Mrs. Hillary about their many travels in and around Tibet. They took their children everywhere and climbed constantly. The books are geared towards younger people, but gives a fascinating look at the life of a famous climbers family. They were very active in charity work for people in the Himalayas.
For a successful summit, you have to come back alive. So even if Mallory and Irvine made it to the top, they didn't get back alive. After seeing loads of documentaries about Mallory, I honestly think he did make it to the top. But the record still goes to Hillary and Norgay because they were the first to come back.
@@Luubelaar. That’s subjective. Depends on how you want to portray it. IF (and it IS an “if”) Mallory got to the summit first then that’s it. Mount Everest doesn’t obey a rule book written by humans.
I read somewhere that it's a rare man who can become famous when he's young and remain loved and respected throughout a long life. Sounds like Hilary was one of those.
Sir Edmund Hilary was far from a country bumpkin . Sir Edmund was a true man of intelligence , honour, integrity ,fair play and justice . Sir Edmund is the greatest New Zealander to ever live. Sir Ed was the greatest New Zealand hero ever. Loved watching this on my hero
Simon, I like your new channel, and as I've said before in a few other posts, I think you're quite possibly the best narrator on the net. No cheesy one liners, no indecipherable jibberish, just facts and clear speaking... Keep up the good work...:)
Visiting this from the future, it seems the "no cheesy one liners" no longer applies haha, the way certain volcanic eruptions were compared to a wet fart...
Much applause to you, Simon, for giving credit to Tenzig Norgay and the people of Nepal! 👏 They are too often left out of the narrative of this important moment in history.
It doesn’t matter whose expedition it was. First to the top means first to the top. There were others in the same expedition that tried but didn’t make it before Tenzing Norgay and Ed did.
Let's see now....the white guy falls into a crevasse on the way up, the brown native guy rescues him. The brown native guy summits first, etc etc. Shameful that it's not known as the Norgay expedition, even if Sir Ed was the better fundraiser. Or at least call the expedition after both of them, Tenzing Norgay's name first. sodding colonizers, all of us!!
Well said, Amina Watson. I couldn’t agree more. I hate countries that doesn’t give credit to the right person just because that person doesn’t come from a Western country.
I wish he had included that for decades after they achieved the Summit, Tenzig and Edmund both refused to identify who had been first to reach the top. They always just said they did it together.
@jtsct tenzig could have done it alone.
@@100cents5 of course...and probably did.
It is also worth mentioning that on the second successful Everest expedition, Peter Hillary partnered up with the son of Tenzig. Peter would summit Everest 5 times in total.
@@100cents5can I have half of what you’re on
when i was a kid at school his number was in the phonebook if u were doing a project on him u could call him up and he'd be happy to talk to u. this was in early two thousands
That's amazing 😮
I wish I had the privilege to have an actual historical figure in my town/area to help me with my homework !!!
I dislike your racist youtube name. Clean your act up bro.
That might be one of the coolest things I've ever heard of.
@@thoughtsofimpact2488 what you got against my conservative right wing views hell yeah make aotearoa polynesian again retake the land dolled out to all those 12 fingered farmers
Bloody great New Zealander! He's on our $5 note.
Just the $5? That's cold.
@@wendyraines8011 You kiddin? Guy should count himself lucky he got on any currency at all. His image is now likely scene by millions of people from his home country, solidifying his memory.
@@wendyraines8011 The way I see it is a hell of a lot more people have 5 dollar notes than oh let say 100 dollar notes. So it's probably better to be on a lower note
I met him at one of his young relatives birthday party in Auckland in 1995 a really amazing humble man
He was a real hero indeed!
my mother was a postie in New Zealand. Kept the same round and delivered Hillary's mail. As a by note she did 22 years without a single day off. Every Xmas there was a card for her signed by Hillary thanking her for delivering the mail to them. A true gentleman.
When Gurkha soldiers pay you respect, you know you did something right...
Ayo Gurkhali!
There’s something hilariously adorable about how the man who literally conquered the greatest of mountains was too shy to directly propose to his wife.
Be N S O N not the greatest mountain
@philuip Cummins wrong. the shirpa he hiked with only reached Everest because of Hillary.
@philuip Cummins uhhhhh weird. But you're still wrong.
Tenzing Norgay definitely deserves his own episode. I love the fact that that neither ever said who was up first, although I like to believe they both put a foot down at the same time
Edmund Hillary was truly a legendary mountaineer. Mt. Everest is no cakewalk, even with modern gear, fixed ropes, and an existing, well-established route. He (and Tenzing Norgay) had none of that; just incredible skill, strength, and resolve. What also made Edmund Hillary great was his character.
A true kiwi hero. I think I was about 7 when he died, and still remember the funeral service on TV. Amazing man
Great video! Can you do one about Tenzing Norgay?
0:40 - Chapter 1 - Formative years
3:35 - Chapter 2 - A taste of the mountains
6:00 - Chapter 3 - A close escape
7:45 - Chapter 4 - Everest on the horizon
9:35 - Chapter 5 - Going for it
12:30 - Chapter 6 - Victory
15:10 - Chapter 7 - Philanthropy & final rest
He is a hero in Nepal.
I heard he set up a Himalayan Trust for schools and hospitals in Nepal
@@bakedhawaiiYes he did. Instead of capitalising on his fame and making a fast buck, he looked into ways that he could could help the Nepalese. Which is exactly what he did.
As is Tenzing Norgay
And in New Zealand
@@bakedhawaii he also visited schools to educate children on Everest. I met him as a child when he was in South Africa
You could literally spend an hour detailing the charity work he did. This video was an awesome introduction to his life.
At nearly 90 years old succumbing to something is very likely. Never knew much about him. His was a life to remember.
Ain't no mountain high enough.🏔🏔🏔
Ntwadumela MATA Ain’t no river wide enough
@@ricardodossantos2737 ain't no valley low enough
ain't no cliché overused enough.
A great Kiwi legend. makes me proud to be a kiwi too. next though i want to see you do Earnest Rutherford, the Kiwi science legend and more than worth a feature on this channel, hint hint Simon.....
Noel Andrew what was it you did again to be proud of Hillary’s work?
@@70mjc Hes from the same country.... is that an issue for you?
One reason Tenzing was on the 1953 expedition was that he was also on the Swiss 1952 attempt, and had gotten higher than anyone else up to that time.
Tenzing was also basically just a regular climber like the rest of the British team.
He wasn't considered a Sherpa guide. The pair who made the first attempt where both British. People just assume that every pairing had 1 Sherpa in it, because Hillary and Tenzing became so famous as a pair.
Also the story of that Swiss expedition is epic; plus they were so happy for British and Tenzing when they summited it.
@@luckyspurs Tenzing had reached the highest point on the mountain with the Swiss -- into the Death Zone at 8,595 meters. He had the most Everest experience of anyone on the mountain on the British expedition where he summited with Hillary, having been on expeditions in 1935, 36, 47, ad 52 before the successful 53 attempt.
There are a number of books written Mrs. Hillary about their many travels in and around Tibet. They took their children everywhere and climbed constantly. The books are geared towards younger people, but gives a fascinating look at the life of a famous climbers family. They were very active in charity work for people in the Himalayas.
On 29 May 1953, Hillary and Nepalese Sherpa mountaineer Tenzing Norgay became the first climbers confirmed to have reached the summit of Mount Everest
For a successful summit, you have to come back alive. So even if Mallory and Irvine made it to the top, they didn't get back alive. After seeing loads of documentaries about Mallory, I honestly think he did make it to the top. But the record still goes to Hillary and Norgay because they were the first to come back.
@@Luubelaar. That’s subjective. Depends on how you want to portray it. IF (and it IS an “if”) Mallory got to the summit first then that’s it. Mount Everest doesn’t obey a rule book written by humans.
I read somewhere that it's a rare man who can become famous when he's young and remain loved and respected throughout a long life. Sounds like Hilary was one of those.
I'm a New Zealander and this man is the only thing we really learn about in school I swear.
@Hurricane Polk you're filthy. You spew vileness into the world. Go away.
QuinnFN So where did you learn to write, spell or swear ?
Australia
Thanks for the plug for NZ Alpine Club.
You Sir, have forgotten Tenzing Norgay!!! Please acknowledge his part in this great achievement. Hillary would not have forgotten HIM.
My journey to Base Camp was one of the most amazing experiences of my life. Thanks for sharing.
Sir Edmund Hilary was far from a country bumpkin . Sir Edmund was a true man of intelligence , honour, integrity ,fair play and justice . Sir Edmund is the greatest New Zealander to ever live. Sir Ed was the greatest New Zealand hero ever. Loved watching this on my hero
Biographics is the top of the world and Simon is at the pinnacle.
I have a great photo of Hilary and my grandad climbing together in NZ
❤️❤️❤️❤️
What a captivating story.
Awesome, you are a great story teller.
Thank you
Our Greatest New Zealander... thank you for this!
Now I would love to see an episode of George Mallory & Andrew Irvine!!!
YES!!
The fact that the Gurkhas stood guard at the thanksgiving in his honor made me shed a tear
As a kiwi, this one choked me up a little.
AholeAtheist remember even though Hillary Clinton was born after his ascent apparently she was named after this guy😂😂
Me too and I’m not even Kiwi
@john fog I'm a fruity kiwi! 🇳🇿🇳🇿🇳🇿🇳🇿🇳🇿
@@Blazin_Tundra Yeah, well, that makes sense. So what"s your problem ??
@@martybarry2395 she was born before* his ascent sorry was high af on dabs
Simon, I like your new channel, and as I've said before in a few other posts, I think you're quite possibly the best narrator on the net. No cheesy one liners, no indecipherable jibberish, just facts and clear speaking... Keep up the good work...:)
Visiting this from the future, it seems the "no cheesy one liners" no longer applies haha, the way certain volcanic eruptions were compared to a wet fart...
This was an amazing video! Can not wait to see the next video!
Brilliant Simon, Steve, Samuel, and Shell!
Thanks for posting this,he’s still a folk hero here in NZ
I love all your videos from all your channels! Greetings from Oklahoma!
Brian Chapman
Where the wind comes sweeping down the plain! Yow! Aye yippee yi kai e!
Officially addicted to your channels, Simon... the content is always fresh and i absolutely am intoxicated with your delivery of the content...
This shy beekeeper from New Zealand represented the best things about our often troubling species. Edmund Hillary was a true hero of the human race.
yet again amazing I love these videos never stop
Always look forward to your videos and facts, keep up the smashing content! :)
Make one on Frederick the Great..I love prussian history..Love this channel
Thanks for the great video. Edmund Hillary is an inspiration to us all. He gave much back to the Sherpas who helped him.
Thanks heaps simon and crew for doing justice to the man that adorns our five dollar note ❤️ you guys did an awesome job.
you made me cry. what a fantastic channel.
He did more for the people of Nepal than anyone else on the planet. A truly amazing man.
Much applause to you, Simon, for giving credit to Tenzig Norgay and the people of Nepal! 👏 They are too often left out of the narrative of this important moment in history.
Maybe Norgay was the one who guided Hillary, and could have easily been the first to summit.
@@1362pc maybe they flew to the summit and hadn't climbed it at all
The funeral was screened at the Auckland domain by the Museum and there were thousands, and thousands of people. Was so moving.
This is my new favorite channel :)
Could you make a video about Carl Gustaf Emil Mannerheim. He is renowed as the 'greatest Finn in history'
Not sending your son who wants to go to war, but sending your pacifist son instead to rot in prison... wow... father of the year...
Sir. Ed is truly one of NZ's greatest son's. Makes me proud to be a kiwi
Excellent.
Please do Charles Upham, he is a kiwi as well, and was the only combat soldier in WWII to receive two Victoria crosses
Only combat soldier, full stop. The other two honourable gentlemen that received the bar to the VC were medical personal. Brave souls all.
...and only man to be nominated for a third.
@@spacecadet35 Chavasse was actually a relation of Upham's
So much respect for this guy. Crazy achievement.
I respect the way you say the words "gangly bee-keeper"
Ed and Tenzig "knocked the bastard off" great all time Sir Ed quote.
Woooo my school. We used to see him walking around the neighbourhood in Remuera until he died.
Great video. Keep the good stuff coming. *:)*
Litteraly obsessed with the sound of your voice
hahaha me too I use it to put my infant son to sleep
I’m not !
Aye. A legend from humble beginnings.
One of the greats, climber and philanthropist.
He didn't do it alone, by the way.
Awesome video. 😁😁😁
Great video, maybe one about George Mallory would be interesting
Another great video Simon & team 👌
I met him once as a child.He'd come to my school to talk about Everest.
Just discovered this channel. Im in love.
Absolutely love you're channels si 🤗🤗😁💖💖💖💖
Great video capturing a great man.
I 'd like to see a video of Alexander Gramham Bell.
The pinnacle of man
Tenzing was first. Edmund Hillary followed as Tenzing held the line even according to his own record. Please check and maintain that.
mammothmammon technically you are correct, but it was Edmund's expedition still
It doesn’t matter whose expedition it was. First to the top means first to the top.
There were others in the same expedition that tried but didn’t make it before Tenzing Norgay and Ed did.
bit harsh that tenzing is not remembered at all
njclondon2009 Says who? Every documentary I've seen talks in detail about tenzing.
Let's see now....the white guy falls into a crevasse on the way up, the brown native guy rescues him. The brown native guy summits first, etc etc. Shameful that it's not known as the Norgay expedition, even if Sir Ed was the better fundraiser. Or at least call the expedition after both of them, Tenzing Norgay's name first. sodding colonizers, all of us!!
Well said, Amina Watson. I couldn’t agree more. I hate countries that doesn’t give credit to the right person just because that person doesn’t come from a Western country.
I don’t know how you figure. This is honestly the first piece of media I’ve seen that doesn’t have both of their names together.
Please do one on Tenzing Norgay.
i would honestly want a biographic on everest itself
I just finally realized why the play symbol in the logo is backwards. Because it's talking about past biographies. DUH.
*MAD RESPECT*
My new favourite
Until the next one, right?
Simon, thank you for taking the time for this bio on Sir Ed Hilary. Would there be a possibility for you to do a bio on Sir Keith Park?
Do Ernest Shackleton!
Cedric Li yes please!
And Douglas Mawson. I swear these explorers were either insane or had more courage than I ever will. Or both.
I'm surprised you don't have a video about Mount Everest on your Geographic channel.
Best video you've made
Beautiful. Thank you
I appreciate your videos ✊✊✊
it feels so weird when you say Remuera
You are basically the only person I watch on youtube currently
Watched a clip about Sir Hillary earlier from QI and thought " this would make a great biographical video", Spooky 👻😱
I wish u could edit this great video to include a single phrase, "he elevated humanity".
What a hero edmin hilaray is awesome what a fella 😊 rip edmin
Great video bro
Only knew about him as a kid from the 5 dollar note lol. Truely a pioneer and pathfinder
What about Tenzig? What happened to him?
Excellent!
Great job !
Would love to see a bio on Tom Crean.
A friend of mine is related to the Sherpa that climbed Everest with Hillary
One of our greatest
NZ mate... All there is to know
Suggestion. Kit Carson.
Also Boudica
Great video can do a video on john brown the abolitionist
His work as a sheriff is highly underrated.