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History's 8 Overlooked Men You Should Know About

Tenzing Norgay Tenzing Norgay, born Namgyal Wangdi, was a Nepali-Indian Sherpa mountaineer who rose to prominence in 1953 after completing the seemingly impossible feat of climbing Mount Everest, the world's highest peak.

Do You Eat Out Often? These 7 Apps Will Save You Money!

Coupon Sherpa iPhone Android From a free appetizer or dessert at Red Lobster to a few dollars off at Papa Murphy’s, you can find digital coupons and special offers at a whole range of chain restaurants and popular eateries to help keep your budget on track.

Nature At Its Best - 10 Beautiful Treks

The Sherpa people of Solu Khumbu in Tibet live along the trail and are known for their native experience in mountaineering and their humbling Buddhist monasteries. This trek through the highest peaks and into a rich nomadic culture will leave you feeling accomplished and enlightened. 7.

Remember the Things that Defined the 1950s?

On May 29th of that year, New Zealander Edmund Hillary and Nepali Sherpa Tenzing Norgay became the first men to stand at the top of the world. The feat was symbolic of man’s mastery over the natural environment and news of it reverberated across the globe.

Do You Remember the Things that Defined the 1950s?

On May 29th of that year, New Zealander Edmund Hillary and Nepali Sherpa Tenzing Norgay became the first men to stand at the top of the world. The feat was symbolic of man’s mastery over the natural environment and news of it reverberated across the globe.

Marvel at 14 of the Tallest Mountains in the World

Dhaulagiri I Height: 8167 meters (26,795 feet) First Ascent: 1960 Image: Flickr User Neil Young The successful ascent of Annapurna in 1950 triggered a series of successful climbs of the other 8000m peaks, including Everest by Edmund Hillary and Sherpa Tenzing Norgay in 1953.

For Each US State, There is a Sight You Shouldn't Miss!

Arizona: Hike to Havasu Falls, the Grand Canyon's Hidden Jewel Source: Flickr.com, Trail Sherpa The 10-mile hike into Havasu Canyon starts at Hualapai Hilltop, and isn't an especially hard walk.