Following the Footsteps of the First Summit Success
In 1953, the Mount Everest summit was finally reached. The success of Hillary and Tenzing transformed the Himalayas and birthed the modern Mount Everest expedition and Everest trekking industry.
The 1953 team walked from Kathmandu! Today’s Everest trekking route from Lukla covers only the final section of their journey. Walking this path is a tribute to their incredible physical endurance.
Tenzing Norgay became a global icon for the Sherpa people. He proved that the local guides are equal partners in any Mount Everest expedition, a legacy that continues today in the Khumbu.
Every trekker at Everest Base Camp feels the echo of 1953. The bravery of the first Mount Everest summit teams inspires every modern expedition member to push their own boundaries.
You aren't just trekking; you are walking through history. The Mount Everest summit is a monument to what humanity can achieve through partnership.
