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Well, after an eventful journey across the planet, the Olympic torch was carried onto the summit of Everest on Thursday morning (8 May). A summit team of 5 managed to take the flame to the highest point on Earth despite relentless weather and several delays.

Once the team had summitted, the Southern side of Everest was opened for teams to begin their summit bids. This delay in timings will surely affect the weeks that follow, being later in the season to attempt Chomolungma - Mother Goddess of the Earth.

Sir Edmund Hillary, the first man to summit Mount Everest, passed away on 10 January 2008 after several days in hospital. The New Zealander was 88 years old and had been ill for several weeks.

Hillary and Tenzing Norgay (died 1986) were heroes in the eyes of mountaineers worldwide, myself included. The iconic photograph of Tenzing standing atop Everest (10 May, 1953) is known across the globe, having inspired people from all over world and from all walks of life. Hillary’s work in the Himilaya did not end with his summit. Sir Edmund built several schools and hospitals throughout Nepal and Tibet through the foundation he created.

The man may have passed, but his legacy continues.