They are called 'Sherpas'. They can guide climbers up the mountain and keep the route safe and open.
I do not think any Sherpas died, but five climbers/guides did.
He payed back the Sherpas by building them a school. (He payed them back because the Sherpas helped him while climbing mount Everest)
Sherpas are people who guide other up mountains. So, typically in the mountains of Nepal, the Himalayas, etc.
He was knighted not only for being the first person the climb mt Everest, but for his work in helping the local people in Nepal called sherpas. He helped start up the himalayn trust, to help the sherpas. The trust helped to provide homes, medical care, education, and much much more.
Tibet
From the tap
Sherpas eat mainly wheat porridge and potatoes, supplemented by occasional meat, butter and Tibetan tea.
Nepal
It would be a very high amount of Sherpas who have reached the summit of Mount Everest comparied to european climbers.
It would be a very high amount of Sherpas who have reached the summit of Mount Everest comparied to european climbers.
It would be a very high amount of Sherpas who have reached the summit of Mount Everest comparied to european climbers.