10 Defining Moments in the Life of George Lowe
George Lowe was a New Zealand mountaineer, explorer, film director and educator. He is best known as a member of Edmund Hillary's team that made the first ascent of Mount Everest.
1942-01-01
1942-01-01
Joined the New Zealand Army
George Lowe served in the New Zealand Army during World War II.
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Military Service
1951-01-01
1951-01-01
First met Edmund Hillary
George Lowe first met Edmund Hillary and began their climbing partnership.
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Partnership
1953-01-01
1953-01-01
Participated in the 1953 British Mount Everest Expedition
Joined the expedition led by John Hunt with the goal of summiting Mount Everest.
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Expedition
1953-05-29
1953-05-29
Part of the Support Team for the First Ascent of Everest
Played a crucial role in supporting Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay's successful summit attempt, including cutting steps on the Lhotse Face.
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Mountaineering
1953-05-29
1953-05-29
Filmed the Ascent of Everest
Filmed the historic ascent, providing invaluable visual documentation of the expedition. The film was used in the documentary 'The Conquest of Everest'.
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Filmmaking
1956-01-01
1956-01-01
New Zealand Antarctic Expedition
Joined TAE (Trans-Antarctic Expedition) New Zealand team to survey route from the Ross Sea, across the Transantarctic Mountains via the Pole, to the Weddell Sea.
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Exploration
1960-01-01
1960-01-01
Directed Educational Films
Worked extensively creating educational films for schools, particularly focusing on geography and exploration.
35
Filmmaking
1968-01-01
1968-01-01
Second Master at Repton School
Became the Second Master at Repton School, a prestigious boarding school in England.
43
Education
1972-01-01
1972-01-01
Published his autobiography 'Because It Is There'
Shared his life story and mountaineering experiences in the book 'Because It Is There'.
47
Publication
1994-01-01
1994-01-01
Awarded an honorary LLD from the University of Auckland
Received the honorary degree for services to exploration and education.
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Award
Photos
Photos
George Lowe
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