Nepal marks 60 years since Everest summit victory

Four days "Everest Diamond Jubilee" ceremonies ended on Wednesday.

KATHMANDU: Nepal on Wednesday marked 60 years since the first ascent of Everest, celebrating the pioneering climbers whose bravery spawned an industry that many mountaineers fear is now ruining the world's highest peak.

Four days of ceremonies dubbed the "Everest Diamond Jubilee" ended Wednesday with family members of Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay, the first summiteers, laying garlands on statues of the legendary pair.