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Raymond Lambert (18 October 1914 – 24 February 1997) was a Swiss mountaineer who together with Sherpa Tenzing Norgay reached an altitude of 8611 metres (just 237 metres from the summit) of Mount Everest, as part of a Swiss Expedition in May 1952.
Led by Edouard Wyss-Dunant, the 1952 Swiss Mount Everest expedition saw Raymond Lambert and Sherpa Tenzing Norgay reach a height of about 8,595 metres (28,199 ft) on the southeast ridge,...
Feb 25, 2023 · Raymond Lambert, a Swiss mountaineer, was a true pioneer in the world of high-altitude climbing. His determination and grit led him to push boundaries and break records, making him a legend in the mountaineering community. Together with his friend and climbing partner, Tenzing Norgay, Lambert achieved what was then considered an incredible feat.
Led by Edouard Wyss-Dunant, the 1952 spring Swiss Mount Everest expedition saw Raymond Lambert and Sherpa Tenzing Norgay reach a height of about 8,595 metres (28,199 ft) on the southeast ridge, setting a new climbing altitude record, opening up a new route to Mount Everest and paving the way for further successes by other expeditions.
He is a founder of All Jokes Aside Comedy Clubs, which gave early exposure and early paychecks to many of today’s top comedians including Oscar winners Jamie Foxx and Mo’Nique, Emmy winners Steve Harvey, Chris Rock, Dave Chappelle, and the late Bernie Mac, to name just a few.
Raymond Lambert and Tenzing Norgay were able to reach a height of about 8,595 metres (28,199 ft) on the south-eastern ridge, setting a new climbing altitude record (assuming that George Mallory and Andrew Irvine did not ascend any higher during their expedition in 1924).
Mar 3, 1997 · Raymond LambertRaymond Lambert, a Swiss mountaineer who came within 800 vertical feet of immortality in 1952 but had to console himself ever after with the knowledge that he had paved the...
Sep 27, 2016 · Author Q&A. An Interview with Raymond Lambert. By Joye Shepperd. September 27, 2016. The entrepreneur-turned-club-owner explains why he considers himself a comedy purist.
The founder of All Jokes Aside Comedy Clubs, which provided early exposure and early paychecks to some of the biggest names in stand-up, including Oscar winners Jamie Foxx and Mo'Nique, and Emmy winners Steve Harvey, Chris Rock, Dave Chappelle, Deon Cole and the late Bernie Mac to name a few. He...
Mar 3, 1997 · Raymond Lambert was one of Switzerland's best-known mountaineers and glacier pilots. Despite his many successes, he will probably be remembered best as the man who narrowly missed making the...
