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.
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.
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.
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.
It would be a very high amount of Sherpas who have reached the summit of Mount Everest comparied to european climbers.
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.
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.
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.
Mountaineering is a noun.
Outsiders have honored Sherpas by recognizing their exceptional mountaineering skills, often celebrating them as integral to the success of many expeditions in the Himalayas. However, this admiration has often been coupled with exploitation, as Sherpas are frequently underpaid and subjected to dangerous working conditions in the tourism industry. The commercialization of their culture and traditions has also led to a commodification that diminishes their rich heritage. This complex interaction reflects a mix of respect and abuse, showcasing the challenges faced by the Sherpa community in navigating their identity amid external influences.
The European term for mountaineering is usually mountaineering but it is occasionally called alpinism.
They are called 'Sherpas'. They can guide climbers up the mountain and keep the route safe and open.
The tribal people who often work as guides and helpers for Everest expeditions are primarily the Sherpa community. Originating from the mountainous regions of Nepal, Sherpas are renowned for their exceptional mountaineering skills, knowledge of the terrain, and ability to acclimatize to high altitudes. They play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and success of climbers by providing logistical support, guidance, and local expertise throughout the expedition. Their deep connection to the mountains and cultural heritage makes them invaluable partners in high-altitude climbing.