Tenzing Norgay was a prominent Sherpa mountaineer known for being the first person to reach the summit of Mount Everest with Sir Edmund Hillary in 1953. Synonyms for Tenzing Norgay include mountaineer, climber, Sherpa guide, Himalayan guide, and Everest summiteer. He was born in Nepal in 1914 and spent most of his life climbing mountains in the Himalayas. Norgay was also a famous explorer, writer, and humanitarian. His legacy lives on as he became an inspiration to many climbers and adventurers all around the world. His feats are still celebrated in the mountaineering community as a symbol of determination and perseverance.