The Story of the First Conquest of Mount Everest by Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay. Mount Everest, located on the border of Nepal and Tibet, is one of the highest peaks in the world. The first successful ascent of the mountain took place on May 29, 1953, by Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay. This expedition paved the way for other mountaineers to reach the top of Mount Everest. The Magnitude of Mount Everest Mount Everest is a monumental mountain that has been on the list of summits for years. The