The 1953 British expedition to tame the world’s highest mountain, once and for all, relied on the unparalleled expertise of local Sherpas. But, as Nige Tassell reveals, only the most accomplished would join the summit attempt – a man who knew Everest more than anyone
Experienced climbers will attempt the summit from the South-West ridge, a route that has never been attempted by an Indian team before, said Umesh Zirpe, a veteran mountaineer and a Shri Shiv Chhatrapati awardee.
Carson Halabi of Darien a student at Hamilton College, traveled to Nepal to trek the country s Annapurna region over spring break. Halabi, a senior majoring in environmental studies, is a graduate of Darien High School.
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