Dec 22, 2025 · Sherpas are the porters and guides who risk their lives to help others reach the summit of Everest, often with little recognition. A new generation is hoping to change that.

May 22, 2025 · While some experienced climbers go solo, the majority use mountain guides called sherpas. These tough local climbers will scout and prepare routes, fix ropes ahead of climbers and …

Jun 1, 2025 · According to the Himalayan Database, the ledger-keeper of the human death toll in mountaineering, 132 climbing Sherpas have perished on Everest's slopes, 28 in the past decade alone.

Last year, at age 18, Nima Rinji Sherpa became the youngest climber to summit the world’s 14 tallest peaks. His next challenge is even trickier: Overturning old ideas about the roles Sherpas...

Discover the vital role of Sherpas in mountaineering, their unique skills, culture, and contributions to expeditions on Everest, K2, and the Himalayas.

Jun 1, 2025 · The name Sherpa comes from the geographic roots of the group, being drawn from the Tibetan words "shar pa," meaning "easterner". The total population of Sherpas is estimated to be …

Dec 22, 2025 · Sherpas navigate extreme conditions and treacherous pathways as they act as porters and guides for climbers summiting Everest. They put their lives on the line, often with little recognition.