These two factors led , indirectly , to his compatriot Edmund Hillary becoming a member of the successful 1953 British Mount Everest expedition .
He was a very accomplished ice climber , and was well - liked on expeditions .
These two factors led , indirectly , to ice climber 's compatriot Edmund Hillary becoming a member of the successful 1953 British Mount Everest expedition .
He was a very accomplished ice climber , and was well - liked on expeditions .