George Lowe: A life and times

New Zealander George Lowe, the last surviving climber from the team that made the first successful ascent of Mount Everest, has died. He was 89

George Lowe, photographed on the 1951 climbing expedition to Nepal. Photo / NZ Herald archives

Image 1 of 8: George Lowe, photographed on the 1951 climbing expedition to Nepal. Photo / NZ Herald archives