Steve Brown - Business of Everest

Steve Brown - Business of Everest

Steve Brown - Business of Everest

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    The abbot of Thame Monastery in Thame, Nepal. He performs prayer rituals called Pujas for climbers on their way to Everest.
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    Tashi is a climbing sherpa who assists climbers on their way to Everest. He's standing halfway up Pokalde Peak.
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    This man is a former climbing sherpa. He lost most of his fingers in a snowstorm and now sells paintings to the climbers.
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    A porter who carries bags for climbers.
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    Pasang Dikki Sherpa is a teacher and also cooks food for climbers at her father's guesthouse. She and her sister are also high altitude marathon runners.
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    A group of porters who carry large loads for climbers on the ascent.
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    Ang Phurba Sherpa summited Everest eight times as a climbing Sherpa. He used the money he earned to buy a lodge servicing Western trekkers.
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    Four members of the Icefall Doctors. This skilled team of sherpas repair the ropes and ladders that guide climbers along the Khumby Icefall.
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    Sheeta Phutti feeds and houses climbers at her guesthouse, Namaste Lodge, in Pangboche.
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    Jabbu is a climbing sherpa who helps climbers reach Everest's summit.
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