Person: Sir Edmund Hillary

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NI woman to start Everest ascent

A woman seeking to become the first from Northern Ireland to reach the summit of Mount Everest begins her ascent this weekend, it was announced today.

Fri, 15 Apr, 2005

Nepal celebrates 50th anniversary of Everest conquest

Mountaineers from around the world and Nepal’s royal family were gathering in the capital Kathmandu today to join Sir Edmund Hillary in celebrating the 50th anniversary of the conquest of Mount Everest.

Thu, 29 May, 2003

Ailing Everest hero arrives in Nepal

A visibly exhausted Sir Edmund Hillary, confined to a wheelchair, arrived in Nepal today to take part in celebrations to commemorate his conquest of Mount Everest a half century ago.

Fri, 23 May, 2003

Hurling hits historic high in Himalayas

THEY don’t encounter too may puc fadas in the vicinity of the Himalayas, let alone the top of the world.

Fri, 23 May, 2003

Everest forces climbers to retreat

Storms forced more than 100 climbers to retreat from the south face of Mount Everest today, amid celebrations marking the 50th anniversary of the first conquest of the world’s highest peak.

Wed, 21 May, 2003