What is a Sherpa?
The word “Sherpa” means “People from the East” in Tibetan. It is an ethnic group originally from Tibet, who settled high in the Himalayan mountains a few centuries ago. They have a beautiful culture and are accustomed to living at very high altitudes. Sherpas are world renown for their stamina, strength, work ethic, and generosity. The first time that Mt. Everest was summited, was by Sir Edmond Hillary in 1953, with the assistance of Tenzing Sherpa. Since then, Sherpas have been hired by tourists to assist them in successful summits of many peaks as well as leading treks throughout the Himalayan Mountains. Sherpas have their own language, Sherpa, and they speak Nepal’s national language, Nepalese. Sherpas are known for their expertise in adventure guiding and hard work. All of your Sherpa guides and staff work to ensure you have a safe wonderful Himalayan adventure.
