Mail by Runner 104: Historic photos from Enid Hardie

We were recently sent some special images from Enid Hardie who has some special historical records pertaining to Himalayan Trust and the NZ Alpine Club. 

In 1971 Enid (who is now 97 and going strong) was working at Avonside Girls High School in Christchurch when Tenzing and Saku Norgay visited the school with Ed and Louise Hillary.  

The relationship between the Hillary and Tenzing families is very important to the Hillarys and is a motivating factor in their continued involvement in the work of Himalayan Trust.

Photograph of Tenzing Norgay and his wife Daku's visit to Christchurch in August 1971. On the lefthand side stands Enid's husband Norman. On the right next to Ed stands Enid. 

Peter Hillary and Norbu Tenzing in Auckland for Everest 70 celebrations in May 2023.