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Wilfrid Noyce
(1917 - 1962)
English mountaineer and author
English mountaineer and author
British mountaineer and author, a member of the historic 1953 Everest expedition and celebrated for his vivid exploration narratives.
Wilfrid Noyce was a pioneering British mountaineer who played a vital role in the successful 1953 Everest expedition.
He was the first Briton to set foot on the summit alongside Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay.
Noyce authored several acclaimed books recounting his high-altitude adventures, blending technical insight with poetic prose.
A graduate of Cambridge, he also contributed to Himalayan geology studies.
He tragically died in 1962 while descending the Shahdagh face in the Caucasus Mountains.
His writings continue to inspire generations of climbers and adventurers.
1962
Wilfrid Noyce