The majority of guides who lead tourists up Mount Everest are Sherpas, an ethnic group. Some Sherpa guides predict that soon, no one from their community will work on the mountain anymore. They said ...
Sherpas navigate extreme conditions and treacherous pathways as they act as porters and guides for climbers summiting Everest ...
This fall, one of The North Face’s classic products is getting a new moniker. The company has announced that it will rename it "Sherpa" jackets and vests in an effort to respect the culture and ...
For generations climbing has been firmly the realm of men among the legendary Sherpas of Nepal, tradition dictating women care for the home while their husbands conquer the Himalayan peaks. But that ...
Death is an inescapable risk for Sherpa guides who take mountain climbers up Mount Everest, NBC News reported. At least 13 Sherpa guides were killed after an avalanche swept down Everest on Friday, ...
Behind the counter at a Whole Foods Market in Connecticut, a woman from Nepal goes unnoticed. A single mother, Lhakpa Sherpa takes public transportation to work. No one around her suspects she has ...
The job of guiding climbers up the Himalayas has brought money and development to their communities, but little glory for the Sherpas. One-Third Of Everest Deaths Are Sherpa Climbers Our series Take A ...
For many people, summiting Mount Everest, the highest mountain in the world, is a once-in-a-lifetime accomplishment, requiring tens of thousands of dollars, diligent training and some very good luck.
Emma Veidt is Backpacker’s assistant skills editor. She earned her master’s degree from the Missouri School of Journalism. These days, you can find her hiking, climbing, and running around Southern ...
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