Hillary and Lowe 1952 Himalayan Expedition

Edmund Hillary and George Lowe are interviewed prior to leaving for attempt on Cho Oyu in 1952.

Includes discussion on the Cho Oyu attempt, finance of expedition, permissions for expeditions.
They discuss their equipment: down clothing, food, climbing conditions, powder snow, wind slab,
Both are intrigued by reports of the 'Abominable Snowman'.
They discuss the possibility of climbing Mt Everest. Hillary says "I'm sure it will be climbed one day" - remarsk on climbing technique. Both hope to be in the Everest attempt 'next year'. (1953)