Edmund Hillary's guide/climbing partner was Tenzing Norgay. He was chosen as he had knowledge of what it was like high up on Mount Everest.
Edmund Hillary reached the summit of Mount Everest at 11.30am on the 29th May 1953.
You could become a Mountain Guide if you wanted a job on Mount Everest.
Sherpa
The Sherpa Tenzing Norgay was Hillary's climbing partner when they conquered Everest.
Edmund Hillary & Nepalese sherpa guide Tenzing Norgay were the 1st to climb Mount Everest.
People can earn money working on Mount Everest as one of the following: A Guide A Cook A Porter
I suppose you could, as a hiker or guide.
Sherpa Tenzing Norgay helped Edmund Hillary to reach the summit of Mount Everest in 1953.
Mount Everest
Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay took the following flags to the summit of Mount Everest in 1953: United Nations Nepal India There was no flag from New Zealand.
No Sherpa's do not have to guide you on Mount Everest, you can climb solo (alone). However, you stand more chance reaching the summit with a Sherpa because of their knowledge and strength.