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Several charitable organisations with a direct link to 1953 have come together to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the first ascent of Mount Everest with a series of events retracing the journey made by the 1953 Expedition team and showcasing the enduring legacy and human achievement that inspires people to this day.

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  70th Anniversary Everest Base Camp Trek
16 MAY 2023

HIMALAYAS
Join Jamling Tenzing Norgay on a 70th Anniversary Everest Base camp Trek.
For more information please email: khangla@hotmail.com

  Himalayan Trek in Sir Ed’s footsteps
17 MAY 2023

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HIMALAYAS
Join the Hillary family, friends and experienced guides on a 16-day once-in-a-lifetime adventure.

  Nepal in the footsteps of Hillary
18 MAY 2023

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HIMALAYAS
Join Michael Dillon, Sir Ed’s life long friend and film maker, on a trek giving a rare insight into the life of the Sherpa community.

  Revealing of Tenzing statue
26 MAY 2023

LUKLA Event
More information to follow.

  Opening of Sir Ed Hillary Visitor Centre
29 MAY 2023

KHUMJUNG
The Sir Edmund Hillary Visitor Centre is a new manifestation of Ed Hillary’s original school building at Khumjung School. It is a sophisticated display of the advent of modern education in Khumbu and the work of Ed Hillary for the villagers of the Mt Everest region. The centre will be opened on the morning of the 29th of May 2023.

More information to follow.

  Opening of Tenzing Norgay Sherpa Heritage Centre
29 MAY 2023

NAMCHE BAZAAR EVENT
Sagarmatha Buffer Zone, Tenzing Norgay – Sherpa Heritage Center is based at the Sagarmatha National Park Headquarters in Namche Bazaar gateway to Everest. Opening of the newly renovated museum/auditorium at 1:00pm, followed by lunch and is open to the public.

  Himalaya Day 2023
31 MAY 2023

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MULTIPLE VENUES, AUSTRALIA
Our Australian Himalayan Foundation family will celebrate 70 years of the first ascent of Mt Everest together in Himalaya Day events across the country. We would love you to celebrate this this milestone with us.

  An Evening on Everest
1 JUN 2023

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ALOFT HOTEL, KATHMANDU
An evening of film and conversation with special guest Rt Hon Helen Clark, the Sir Ed Hillary, Tenzing Norgay and Lord Hunt families and Nepali mountaineers.

 Himalayan Trust charity family collaboration celebration
2 JUN 2023

KATHMANDU EVENT
More information to follow.

  British Embassy Event
3 JUN 2023

KATHMANDU
Invitation only

  New Zealand High Commission
6 JUN 2023

DELHI
Invitation only

  Collaboration in Exploration
13 JUN 2023

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ROYAL GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY, LONDON
Peter Hillary and Jamling Tenzing are joined by renowned speakers for an afternoon of exploration and inspiration and an evening of discovery into the lasting legacy of 1953.

  Everest 70 Gala dinner
15 JUN 2023

LANDING FORTY TWO, LONDON
Himalayan Trust UK’s fundraising gala dinner expertly compered by Bear Grylls and hear personal tributes from the sons of Sir Ed Hillary and Tenzing Norgay.

  Celebrate Everest70 with us
5 JUL 2023

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AUCKLAND MUSEUM, NEW ZEALAND
Join us at the Auckland Museum rooftop dome for a cocktail event with special guest speakers Norbu Tenzing and Peter Hillary.

  Celebrate Everest70 with us
7 JUL 2023

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INTERNATIONAL ANTARTIC CENTRE, NEW ZEALAND
Join us at the International Antarctic Centre for a cocktail event with special guest speakers Norbu Tenzing and Peter Hillary.

  70th Anniversary Everest Base Camp Trek
16 MAY 2023

HIMALAYAS
Join Jamling Tenzing Norgay on a 70th Anniversary Everest Base camp Trek.
For more information please email: khangla@hotmail.com

  Himalayan Trek in Sir Ed’s footsteps
17 MAY 2023

MORE INFO

HIMALAYAS
Join the Hillary family, friends and experienced guides on a 16-day once-in-a-lifetime adventure.

  Nepal in the footsteps of Hillary
18 MAY 2023

MORE INFO

HIMALAYAS
Join Michael Dillon, Sir Ed’s life long friend and film maker, on a trek giving a rare insight into the life of the Sherpa community.

  Revealing of Tenzing statue
26 MAY 2023

LUKLA 
More information to follow.

  Opening of Sir Ed Hillary Visitor Centre
29 MAY 2023

MORE INFO

KHUMJUNG
The Sir Edmund Hillary Visitor Centre is a new manifestation of Ed Hillary’s original school building at Khumjung School. It is a sophisticated display of the advent of modern education in Khumbu and the work of Ed Hillary for the villagers of the Mt Everest region. The centre will be opened on the morning of the 29th of May 2023.

More information to follow.

  Opening of Tenzing Norgay Sherpa Heritage Centre
29 MAY 2023

NAMCHE BAZAAR EVENT
Sagarmatha Buffer Zone, Tenzing Norgay – Sherpa Heritage Center is based at the Sagarmatha National Park Headquarters in Namche Bazaar gateway to Everest. Opening of the newly renovated museum/auditorium at 1:00pm, followed by lunch and is open to the public.

  Himalaya Day 2023
31 MAY 2023

MORE INFO

MULTIPLE VENUES, AUSTRALIA
Our Australian Himalayan Foundation family will celebrate 70 years of the first ascent of Mt Everest together in Himalaya Day events across the country. We would love you to celebrate this this milestone with us.

  An Evening on Everest
1 JUN 2023

ALOFT HOTEL, KATHMANDU
An evening of film and conversation with special guest Rt Hon Helen Clark, the Sir Ed Hillary, Tenzing Norgay and Lord Hunt families and Nepali mountaineers.

More information to follow – SAVE THE DATE

 Himalayan Trust charity family collaboration celebration
2 JUN 2023

KATHMANDU
More information to follow.

  British Embassy Event
3 JUN 2023

KATHMANDU
Invitation only

  New Zealand High Commission
6 JUN 2023

DELHI
Invitation only

  Collaboration in Exploration
13 JUN 2023

MORE INFO

ROYAL GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY, LONDON
Peter Hillary and Jamling Tenzing are joined by renowned speakers for an afternoon of exploration and inspiration and an evening of discovery into the lasting legacy of 1953.

  Everest 70 Gala dinner
15 JUN 2023

LANDING FORTY TWO, LONDON
Himalayan Trust UK’s fundraising gala dinner expertly compered by Bear Grylls and hear personal tributes from the sons of Sir Ed Hillary and Tenzing Norgay.

  Celebrate Everest70 with us
5 JUL 2023

MORE INFO

AUCKLAND MUSEUM, AUCKLAND
Join us at the Auckland Museum rooftop dome for a cocktail event with special guest speakers Norbu Tenzing and Peter Hillary.

  Celebrate Everest70 with us
7 JUL 2023

MORE INFO

INTERNATIONAL ANTARTIC CENTRE, CHRISTCHURCH
Join us at the International Antarctic Centre for a cocktail event with special guest speakers Norbu Tenzing and Peter Hillary.