January 12, 2008
Sir Edmund wrote of his and Tenzing's final push to the roof of the world: "Another few weary steps and there was nothing above us but the sky. There was no false cornice, no final pinnacle. We were standing together on the summit. There was enough space for about six people. We had conquered Everest."
They stayed about 15 minutes, taking pictures as proof, before descending again. He later greeted a fellow expedition member with the words:
Well, George, we've knocked the bastard off.
He will be given a New Zealand state funeral on January 22. Read more about this remarkable man and his equally remarkable life here (for a start).
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