Why are Sherpas always happy?

International mountain guide Lhakpa Rangdu Sherpa of Happy Feet Mountaineers agency. Photo: HAPPY FEET MOUNTAINEERS or decades, foreigners have noted and celebrated the good-natured cheerfulness of Nepal’s Sherpas. One western climber, in a preface to Tenzing Norgay’s autobiography, noted that Norgay epitomised ‘the tolerance and good humour … for which they [the Sherpa] are renowned […]

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23 climbers successfully ascend to K2 Mountains

A team of international climbers and Sherpas reached the top of the world's 2nd highest mountain, located in Karakoram.

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23 climbers successfully ascend to K2 Mountains

A team of international climbers and Sherpas reached the top of the world's 2nd highest mountain, located in Karakoram.

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Annapurna Expedition Summit Update

A team of Sherpas and climbing members successfully made the ascent of Mt. Annapurna.

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Annapurna Expedition Summit Update

A team of Sherpas and climbing members successfully made the ascent of Mt. Annapurna.

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Sherpas still missing in Khumbu icefall region

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3 Sherpas fall into crevasse

Three Sherpas, part of the rope-fixing team for Mount Everest, were confirmed dead as they fell into an crevasse

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3 Sherpas fall into crevasse

Three Sherpas, part of the rope-fixing team for Mount Everest, were confirmed dead as they fell into an crevasse

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Alex Txikon, six Sherpas ascend Manaslu

Alex Txikon, and a team of Sherpas successfully reached the main summit of Mt. Manaslu this morning.

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Because there are Sherpas

‘Sherpa’ provides unique insights about several generations of Sherpas and how they view mountaineering as a profession.

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Gyalpo Lhosar being celebrated

Gyalpo Lhosar is celebrated by the Sherpas for new year in Nepal, Sikkim, and Darjeeling, India.

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