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The Hindu
3 days ago
- The Hindu
On Mount Everest ascent
Daily Quiz | On Mount Everest ascent Copy link Email Facebook Twitter Telegram LinkedIn WhatsApp Reddit YOUR SCORE 0 /6 RETAKE THE QUIZ 1 / 6 | What is the significance of the phrase 'Snow conditions bad stop advanced base abandoned yesterday stop awaiting improvement'? DID YOU KNOW THE ANSWER? YES NO Answer : This was the coded message sent by The Times' journalist James Morris to announce the successful attempt. SHOW ANSWER 2 / 6 | What was the primary route taken by Hillary and Tenzing to the summit? DID YOU KNOW THE ANSWER? YES NO Answer : The South Col route. SHOW ANSWER 3 / 6 | Apart from the Indian and Nepalese National Flags, which other two flags did Tenzing hold aloft on the summit? DID YOU KNOW THE ANSWER? YES NO Answer : The Union Jack and United Nations flags. SHOW ANSWER 4 / 6 | At what height was the final camp set up before Hillary and Tenzing made the final climb to the top? DID YOU KNOW THE ANSWER? YES NO Answer : 25,900 feet (7,890 m). SHOW ANSWER 5 / 6 | Name the two institutions that made up the Joint Himalayan Committee which organised the 1953 expedition. DID YOU KNOW THE ANSWER? YES NO Answer : The Alpine Club and Royal Geographical Society. SHOW ANSWER
Boston Globe
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Boston Globe
10 weeks, 10 fun things to do with kids this summer
New England has a variety of amusement parks, including Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up A boardwalk guides hikers around Lonesome Lake. Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff Advertisement Take a hut hike The Appalachian Mountain Club's network of eight high mountain huts, spread across some 50 miles in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, is a New England gem. Staying overnight in the rustic huts offers a one-of-a-kind wilderness experience, amidst the stunning mountain landscape. Some huts are challenging to get to, but we'll try the family-friendly hike to the Advertisement Aerials, acrobatics, juggling, clowning, costumes — it's Circus Smirkus! This traveling Big Top show, featuring 30 young circus artists ages 12-18, is the only one like it in the United States. Hillary Packard for Circus Smirkus See the circus Aerials, acrobatics, juggling, clowning, costumes — it's Circus Smirkus! This traveling Big Top show, featuring 30 young circus artists ages 12-18, is the only one like it in the United States. The award-winning circus company, backed by professional coaches, cooks, musicians, and crew — some 80 people in all with 23 support vehicles — performs under its own 750-seat European-style one-ring Big Top tent. The company will perform at sites throughout Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, and Massachusetts, from June 28 to Aug. 17. This year's theme is Game On ! We say, bring it on! Check out the schedule Northern Outdoors, New England's oldest whitewater rafting outfitter, offers rafting trips on three northern Maine rivers. Northern Outdoors Brave the rapids The Kennebec, the Penobscot, the Dead. As any East Coast water rat will tell you, these three dam-controlled rivers in northern Maine offer thrills aplenty. The Dead is big and intense, with the longest stretch of continuous whitewater in the East — 15 miles. It's a snarling white serpent (for ages 14 and up). The West Branch of the Penobscot offers bursts of Class IV to Class V rapids, interspersed with tamer scenic swirls (ages 14 and up). Kennebec is the calmest of the three and the most family-friendly (ages 10 and up). It's a Class IV river with a mix of rapids and floats. We'll book the trip with Advertisement Lost River Gorge & Boulder Caves has waterfalls and cascades, lush forests, boulder fields, and caves. Lost River Gorge & Boulder Caves Crawl through caves Who doesn't like a little dirty fun? We're talking about crawling through the natural boulder caves at Pretty views, hiking trails, and some of the best tidepooling in New England is at Odiorne State Park in New Hampshire. New Hampshire Division of Travel & Tourism Spot sea creatures Clams and crabs, sea urchins and starfish, shrimp and snails … and is that a baby lobster?!! Tide pooling makes going to the beach even more fun. We've got Advertisement Killington in Vermont has upped its summer game, adding a variety of activities and attractions, including the 4,800-foot-long Beast Mountain Coaster. Killington Visit The Beast A view from the Marginal Way in Ogunquit, Maine. Christopher Muther/Globe staff Trap a lobster Getting out on a boat and chug-chugging along the coastline is always a fun experience, but throw in (literally) lobster traps, and it's even more exciting, and educational. We'll head up to Ogunquit, Maine, to hop aboard one of the Advertisement You can visit dozens of historic buildings in the re-created 19th-century New England coastal village at the Mystic Seaport Museum. Mystic Seaport Museum Travel into the Mystic Charles W. Morgan , the last surviving wooden whale ship in the world, visit dozens of historic buildings in the re-created 19th-century New England coastal village, where ship smiths, coopers, printers, and ship carvers demonstrate traditional trades, and watch shipwrights restore wooden boats in the working shipyard. If we have time (we'll make time!), we'll also visit the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary, an underwater plateau located between Cape Ann and Cape Cod, is considered one of the top whale watching destinations in the world. This summer, book a trip with Cape Ann Whale Watch. The Company has been around since 1979 and boasts a 98 percent success rate. for Cape Ann Whale Watch Have a whale of a time Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary, an underwater plateau located between Cape Ann and Cape Cod, is considered one of the top whale watching destinations in the world. And it's right off our coast! We'll book a trip with Hurricane II , with a sundeck and heated main cabin. The company, which has been around since 1979, boasts a 98 percent success rate, and if you don't see a whale, you can go again free until you do. Diane Bair and Pamela Wright can be reached at
India Today
4 days ago
- India Today
Six hours that defied history and death on Mount Everest
In March 1953, nearly 400 climbers, guides and porters assembled in Kathmandu, Nepal, aiming to conquer the world's highest peak--Mount early May, the group, led by British Colonel John Hunt, began ascending the peak at 8848 metres (29,032 feet).From the foothills of the Himalayas, the expedition advanced to the South Col at 25,938 feet, where the mountaineers began their final After the failure of the first group to reach the top, Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay were tasked with the final 33, a lanky New Zealand beekeeper, and Tenzing Norgay, 39, a skilled Sherpa from Nepal's Khumbu Valley, were an unlikely duo. But their grit and adventurous spirit made them the perfect pair to challenge the world's highest peak, defying history's is the story of their final six hours on Mount Everest. MAY 29, 1953, 6:00 AM, CAMP IXMT EVEREST, 27,900 FEETFrom his cramped two-man tent in the middle of the 'Death Zone,' Hillary stared at the South Summit of Mount Everest. The first rays of sun danced on the snow slopes reaching toward the crest, creating a kaleidoscope of white, grey, orange and gold. The freezing wind, blowing at 30 mph, howled like an angry pack of wolves, stabbing Hillary in the ribs with its sharp days earlier, the British expedition of Sherpas and climbers had pegged the tent on a narrow ledge, anchoring it in unstable snow. Hillary and his Sherpa, Norgay, had spent the night twisting and turning. Kept awake by anxiety and temperatures below -25C, the two climbers were exhausted by dawn. But they were determined to succeed where others had May 26, history had slipped from human grasp when fellow mountaineers Charles Evans and Tom Bourdillon came within 300 feet of the summit but were forced to turn back— defeated by exhaustion and malfunctioning at the barren landscape of serrated rocks and steep slopes, Hillary clenched his fist. 'We've come so far, let's give it another push,' he said in a resolute voice to his Sherpa. 'It's now or never.'After a light breakfast washed down with warm lemonade, the two were ready for their final journey—defying history and DEATH ZONE, 6:30 AM-8:00 AMThe altitude above 26,000 feet is called the Death Zone because it is impossible to survive at this height for long. With the air pressure being a third of the sea level, hypoxia sets in quickly. The brain becomes fuzzy. Normal activities like setting the oxygen flow sap energy, leading to exhaustion and severe aches. Only the most resolute and brave Hillary and Norgay stepped out of the tent, their muscles screamed, lungs gasped, and minds reeled. Lugging 30-pound oxygen cylinders, axes, and ropes on their shoulders, they took their first step along the 850-foot climb to the South Summit—the last resting point before the final ascent to the the narrow, slippery ridge, each step through the soft, knee-deep snow could have been fatal. Often, the cornices collapsed under the weight of climbers. With the east side falling to 10,000 feet and the west side dropping to 4,000 feet, death would have been the climbers pushed through. With their limited oxygen supply, they had six hours to climb up, and return to the camp. Around 8 AM, after trudging through snow, Hillary and Norgay reached the South this peak, the highest point on earth, the tip of Mt Everest was less than 300 feet away. But their elation was short-lived. Staring at them was a death trap no human had cleared in history.28,800 FEET, THE HILLARY STEP, 8 AM-10 AMBefore setting out, Hunt's team had pored over hundreds of pictures of the southeastern ridge of Mt Everest. But nothing had prepared them for the final and most daunting hurdle—a 40-foot vertical climb at 28,800 feet that stood between the South Summit and the no crevasses or ledges for support, ascending the steep rock seemed impossible. One misstep would have sent them tumbling down to Tibet, a fatal 10,000-foot plunge. And the delay would have emptied their oxygen cans, leading to a painful death. But destiny provided Hillary and Norgay an a crack between the steep rock and a snow cornice—an overhanging ledge—Hillary wedged himself in it. Carrying a 40-foot rope, Hillary crept up the crack, digging his crampons–gripping hooks– into the snow. On the ground below, Norgay held the rope with nervous one exhausting pull after another, balancing on narrow openings and gasping for breath, Hillary hauled himself up. After two hours, when his hand finally grasped a saddle at the top, Hillary was tempted to let out a wild roar. But he knew time was running out—and so was their oxygen. Planting his feet on the slushy ground, leaning against a boulder, he pulled Norgay up with the FINAL 250 FEET, 10: 00 AM-11: 30 AMStretching out towards the sky, the peak of Mount Everest, a narrow plateau, sparkled under the ascending sun. A narrow ridge, lined with unstable cornices, separated the climbers from their tryst with destiny—a mere 250 feet away. But every step seemed a mile and Norgay had expended their last reserves of energy. Their knees were collapsing under the burden of their efforts. The mind, dazed by hypoxia, struggled to trace the path ahead. But the heart ticked to the beat of an inner voice—keep moving, don't give on to a rope that tied the two climbers, they inched their way ahead. When Norgay fell behind, Hillary egged him on; when the Kiwi felt like giving up, the Sherpa lent his shoulder. Their toes freezing, shoes almost like plasters casts in steely ice, the two men groaned past every inch— like one unit toward their final 11:30 AM, Hillary stepped onto a small, rounded platform—the highest point on earth. The whoosh of the wind celebrated their arrival. The summit, a 10-to-20-foot dome, laid out a wind-woven snow carpet. Hillary's gaze fell over an abyss, dropping 8,848.86 meters (29,032 feet). The sky, as if in anticipation of their historic achievement, was few seconds later, Norgay joined him to feast on the panoramic view. Flipping open his camera, Hillary clicked several rounds of pictures–of the peak and his partner. But Norgay couldn't capture the moment for Hillary—the Sherpa didn't know how to operate a offered biscuits to the peak, Hillary left a cross given to him by expedition leader, Colonel Hunt. Together they drove into the snow four flags representing the United Nations, United Kingdom, Nepal and just an hour's supply of oxygen left, they started descending the peak at 11:45 AM. In a few hours, they were back at their base camp—leaving behind footmarks that were to guide thousands to the top of the at South Col, their final staging point, Hillary triumphantly announced to fellow climber George Lowe: 'We knocked the b*****d off.' Assigned the task of conveying the news to the world, a Sherpa runner covered approximately 200 miles to Kathmandu. The account of the conquest was first narrated to James Morris, a correspondent for The Times, who had accompanied the expedition. Morris relayed it to London via a coded telegram. On June 2, 1953, the story broke—coinciding with the coronation of Queen Elizabeth world was finally under humanity's feet.
Otago Daily Times
4 days ago
- Sport
- Otago Daily Times
‘Their story is part of my story'
Ajax Banstola, 11, shows a photo taken soon after Tenzing Norgay and Sir Edmund Hillary achieved their stunning summit. PHOTO: SAM HENDERSON The extraordinary achievement of two pioneering mountaineers highlights the value of friendship and connection. Sherpa Tenzing Norgay, of Nepal, and Sir Edmund Hillary, of New Zealand, scaled Sagarmatha (Mt Everest) on this day 72 years ago, becoming the first to stand on its 8848m summit. Ajax Banstola, 11, said the story was ''one of the coolest adventures in history''. Hillary and Norgay began their final push for the summit at 6.30am on May 29, 1953. Backed by an expedition of more than 400 people led by Colonel John Hunt, they set off from base camp on the long journey to the top. ''Their resilience, teamwork, the effort is honestly legendary, but a thing we should all remember is they did it together, not alone. It would be really hard alone,'' Ajax said. ''They did it together as friends.'' Ajax has a personal connection to both Nepal and New Zealand. ''I was born in Pokhara, a lovely city [in Nepal] and I came here when I was 3 years old, really small. ''But my dad and my mum, they always share stories about how or what I did when I was small.'' The city sits near the Annapurna mountain range, which contains some of the world's highest peaks. The tale of Norgay and Hillary resonates with Ajax because of his connection to both countries. ''To me, Sagarmatha Everest Day is more than just remembering a climb. ''It is about two amazing people, one from Nepal, where I was born, and one from New Zealand, where I now live. ''It is like their story is part of my story too.'' Ajax said Norgay was a true mountain expert. Hillary, a beekeeper from Auckland, also showed guts and skill, he said. For Ajax the best part was they respected each other. ''They came from totally different worlds, but they worked together like champions. ''That is what makes this story so special.''
IOL News
22-05-2025
- Sport
- IOL News
Port Natal Bowls bowlers fly the flag in Gqeberha
Marc Rogers Hillary's Marc Rogers in his quest for an Open Singles medal. Photo: SUPPLIED Image: SUPPLIED Cheryl Waterman The Bowls South Africa Men's Nationals are well underway in Gqeberha, and after intense sectional play and opening knockout rounds in the pairs, open singles and veteran singles, the Port Natal Bowls contingent are delivering impressive results and proving their mettle against the best bowlers in the country. Of the 17 PNB pairs entries, two teams are still in contention for national honours. Wayne Roberts and John Peacock from Hillcrest Bowling Club have stormed through to the last 16. Their PNB counterparts, Ruuan Victor and Keegan Bauristhene (entered as Amanzimtoti BC), face a must-win clash against Mike Underwood and Logan Subramony of Comrades BC (Border Bowls). Should Victor and Bauristhene prevail, they'll be set up for a PNB showdown against Roberts and Peacock on Friday in a battle to progress to the quarter-final. In the open singles, 14 PNB bowlers endured a gruelling day of sectional matches and early playoff rounds this past Monday. Westville Bowling Club will be particularly proud of their bowlers, with Paul White – the 2023 national singles champion and 2024 runner-up – alongside Matthew Mayo and Dion Audie, all advancing. Marc Rogers from Hillary BC also remains in contention, rounding off a strong showing from the district. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ Roger Boulle and Arnold Muscat Westville's Roger Boulle and Arnold Muscat (with PNB President Steve Kelf) are still in the hunt for Veteran Singles silverware. Photo: SUPPLIED Image: SUPPLIED In the veteran singles, PNB entered 13 hopefuls, with Westville BC bowlers once again shining. Roger Boulle, Lionel van Niekerk, Arnold Muscat and Lance Mansfield will join Hennie Heyns from Mount Edgecombe CC as they push forward in pursuit of national titles. Their continued success is a testament to the depth of experience and quality within the district's veteran ranks. The Bowls South Africa Nationals are not only a showcase of talent, but also a test of endurance, focus and resilience. PNB can be justifiably proud of its bowlers' performances and the strong representation still in the hunt for silverware. Paul White Westville BC's Paul White looking for a third consecutive National Singles medal. Photo: SUPPLIED Image: SUPPLIED Back on local greens, there's no shortage of action this weekend. Westville Country Club will host the PNB Open and Veteran Ladies Singles playoffs on Saturday, with the semis and finals set for Sunday. Twenty-five women will vie for the Open Singles title, with play starting at 8.30am on Saturday, followed by the last 16 at 11am, and the final rounds on Sunday. The remaining 15 Veteran ladies will play for a place in the quarter-final on Saturday morning, and the four semi-finalists will return on Sunday morning.
