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they are very valuable. They lead climbers up the mountains. Without them it would be very difficult to climb. On Mount Everest they set up ladders to get through the khumbu Icefall.
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Why are porters so valuable to mountaineering teams?
Gurkhas are from the north(Himalayas). Specially the Rais , Limbus , Sherpas and those who are chinky faces, are strong enough to carry those little weighted bags and they have a gud stamina.
Who live in Himalaya?
Sherpas are an ethnic group from the mountainous region of Nepal, high in the himalayas, they generally serve as guides for mountaineering expeditions particularly Mt Everest.
Who guides mountain climbers in the Everest region?
People who take climbers up Mount Everest are known as guides. These can be climbers with years of mountaineering experience who for a fee guide others to the summit and back. Sherpas can also guide you up the mountain too.
Who were the members of Kamet Expedition in 1955 and what were their contributions?
The main members of the Expedition that climbed Kamet in 1955 were: 1. Major Nandu Jayal(leader) Principal Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Darjeeling, India, reached the peak with 4 other Sherpas. 2. Mr Gurdial Singh-Teacher Doon School , Dehradun, India, climbed Abi Gamin with John Dias and three other sherpas 3. Cpat R.K. Malhotra-Bengal Sappers, Roorkee, India; he became sick; fell into a 30 feet crevasse, and was rescued successfully, only with a broken nose, without hurting his matrimonial prospects. 4. Capt John Dias, Garhwal Regiment, India, climbed Abi Gamin with Gurdial Singh, and 3 other sherpas. 5. Lt R.K. Aggarwala, B.E.G Group & Center, Roorkee, India. He was the youngest member of the expedition, who joined the expedition as an advanced course student of the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Darjeeling, India. He had done no mountaineering training before. He reached Meades Col.(23420ft), in his maiden effort, and supported the two teams who climbed the peaks of Kamet and Abi Gamin successfully on the same day. His performance was commended by all concerned. The team was supported by 5 World famous Sherpas, instructors at the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, a cook, and two other sherpas.
Who were the members of the expedition identify their contribution for the expedition?
The main members of the Expedition that climbed Kamet in 1955 were: 1. Major Nandu Jayal(leader) Principal Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Darjeeling, India, reached the peak with 4 other Sherpas. 2. Mr Gurdial Singh-Teacher Doon School , Dehradun, India, climbed Abi Gamin with John Dias and three other sherpas 3. Cpat R.K. Malhotra-Bengal Sappers, Roorkee, India; he became sick; fell into a 30 feet crevasse, and was rescued successfully, only with a broken nose, without hurting his matrimonial prospects. 4. Capt John Dias, Garhwal Regiment, India, climbed Abi Gamin with Gurdial Singh, and 3 other sherpas. 5. Lt R.K. Aggarwala, B.E.G Group & Center, Roorkee, India. He was the youngest member of the expedition, who joined the expedition as an advanced course student of the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Darjeeling, India. He had done no mountaineering training before. He reached Meades Col.(23420ft), in his maiden effort, and supported the two teams who climbed the peaks of Kamet and Abi Gamin successfully on the same day. His performance was commended by all concerned. The team was supported by 5 World famous Sherpas, instructors at the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, a cook, and two other sherpas.
Who were the members of Expedition to climb Kamet in 1955?
Major Jayal(leader), Gurdial Singh, Capt R.K. Malhotra, Capt John Dias and Lt. R.K. Aggarwala. Both Kamet and Abi-Gamin were climbed on the same day by two teams assisted by sherpas from the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute Darjeeling, India. This was the first such successful all Indian Expedition.
What part of speech is mountaineering?
Mountaineering is a noun.
What is the European term for mountaineering?
The European term for mountaineering is usually mountaineering but it is occasionally called alpinism.
What is name of the people who help people that climb Everest?
They are called 'Sherpas'. They can guide climbers up the mountain and keep the route safe and open.
Is a compass used in mountaineering or climbing?
It's used in Mountaineering.
Which Sherpas died in Into Thin Air?
I do not think any Sherpas died, but five climbers/guides did.
What is the base word of mountaineering?
The base word of mountaineering is "mountain."
