Everest 1952 Swiss Expedition 🏔️ | The Climb That Made Everest Possible (Full Archive Documentary)

Discover the extraordinary story behind the expedition that helped make the first successful ascent of Mount Everest possible. This official archive documents the historic 1952 Swiss expeditions—pioneering efforts that reshaped the future of high-altitude mountaineering. Led by Edouard Wyss-Dunant, the spring 1952 expedition saw Raymond Lambert and Tenzing Norgay reach an astonishing altitude of 8,595 meters (28,199 ft) along the southeast ridge, setting a new world altitude record and opening a viable route to the summit. The film also captures the second Swiss expedition in autumn 1952, marking the first serious post-monsoon attempt on Everest, an effort that pushed the boundaries of what was thought possible at the time. These groundbreaking climbs laid the foundation for future expeditions, ultimately paving the way for the first successful summit in 1953.