Tenzing Norgay

Tenzing Norgay was born in Nepal from Tibetan parents as the 11th of 13 children. He grew up near Everest, which Buddhists call 'Goddess of the Summit'. He was sent away to become a Buddhist monk, but ran away to India where his sherpa career began and he took part in all Everest attempts since 1936.

Tenzing Norgay was born in Nepal from Tibetan parents as the 11th of 13 children. He grew up near Everest, which Buddhists call 'Goddess of the Summit'. He was sent away to become a Buddhist monk, but ran away to India where his sherpa career began and he took part in all Everest attempts since 1936. See less