Interview with Sir Edmund Hillary: Mountain Climbing

Sir Edmund Hillary FW06102 / FX 6102

What if you were the first man on the top of the world? On May 29, 1953, Edmund Hillary scaled the peak of Mount Everest, becoming an instant celebrity. In honor of his achievement, he was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II. In this interview with Howard Langer, Hillary discusses the Everest expedition as well as other topics, such as the merits of women climbers, the personality of an ideal climber, and the possibility of an abominable snowman. Liner notes include a transcription of the interview and general information about mountaineering.
Country(s) United Kingdom
Keyword(s) Documentary; Spoken word; World history
Language(s) English

Year of Recording 1974
Record Label Folkways Records
Source Archive Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage
Credits Artist Edmund Sir Hillary ; Produced by Howard Langer ; Design by Ronald Clyne

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101	Introduction	Sir Edmund Hillary	1:45
102	Dangers of Mountain Climbing / Equipment / Techniques	Sir Edmund Hillary	10:45
103	The Everest Expedition	Sir Edmund Hillary	2:29
201	The Everest Expedition (continued): Manpower, Terrain, and the Final Assault	Sir Edmund Hillary	8:17
202	The Abominable Snowman / Women Mountain Climbers / Mountain Climbing Personalities	Sir Edmund Hillary	8:40

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