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Tenzing Norgay: The Sherpa Mountaineer Who First Conquered Everest
The article "Tenzing Norgay: The Sherpa Mountaineer Who First Conquered Everest" from BBC's HistoryExtra tells the inspiring story of how a humble yak herder’s son from Nepal became one of the first men to conquer Mount Everest. It follows his early life, climbing career, legendary expedition with Edmund Hillary, and the recognition — and lack of it — that followed.
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The Go Jetters Take a Trip to Mount Everest

In The Go Jetters Take a Trip to Mount Everest, the Go Jetters crew takes us on an exciting journey to Mount Everest, the tallest mountain in the world! It’s so tall and cold that climbers need about six weeks to reach the top. Along the way, they get help from Sherpas, expert guides who know the mountain better than anyone else. The mountain is always growing a tiny bit every year, making it even more amazing! This video is excerpted from BBC’s Go Jetters, a series that follows the adventures of four plucky international heroes as they travel the globe visiting the world’s most famous landmarks with their friend and mentor, Ubercorn, a disco-dancing unicorn.