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Tenzing Norgay trains climbers and guides in Darjeeling
Darjeeling resident Tenzing Norgay, famed Everest conqueror, has spent years training other mountaineers and leading treks in the Himalayas. He recounts early attempts, his life as a sirdar, and his wish to visit the Rockies with sponsorship. He emphasizes his ongoing love for climbing and teaching.
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Darjeeling
West Bengal
India
Tenzing Norgay
Mt. Everest
Sir Edmund Hillary
Himalayas
Everest
Tenzing
Nepal
Colorado
Rockies
Mt. Elbert
Alps
Sierra
California