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5 unusual facts about Sherpa people


Dale Connelly

Among his notable creations were "The Sherpa from Intimida", "A Mighty Big Car", and Genway, "the supermarket for genetically engineered foods."

Everest Ascent

The player has limited funds to keep his or her sherpas well fed and supplied in order to reach the summit.

Everest: Beyond the Limit

For the first season, a 17 member production crew followed 11 climbers, three guides, and a team of Sherpas up the mountain in April and May 2006.

The series was shot using high altitude equipment and helmet mounted cameras worn by Sherpas.

Sherpa people

Guinness World Records recognized her for being the first female Sherpa to summit Everest twice in one climbing season.


Mingma Sherpa

Mingma Sherpa (born 23 September 1980) is a Nepalese pop singer, born in Lukla, Nepal into the Sherpa family.

Nangpa La

A foot-trail over Nangpa La is the traditional trade and pilgrimage route connecting Tibetans and Sherpas of Khumbu.

Peter Athans

He is best known for being, with Dave Hahn, William Crouse, and Ed Viesturs, one of only four non-Sherpa (as of May 18th, 2013) to summit Mount Everest seven times, and has been given the moniker "Mr. Everest".


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