What happened to Sir Ed's famous step? DAVID LIANO/FACEBOOK On the left is the Hillary Step in 2016, compared to a 2013 photo on the right. The Hillary Step is a 12-metre vertical rock face near the summit of Mt Everest. It no longer requires climbing equipment and is now a leisurely stroll through thick snow. Photos from climbers show that boulders from the step appear to have slipped.

Source: Stuff August 17, 2016 05:37 UTC