A Fresh Perspective on Travel Every Day
The strength and resilience of the Sherpa community following the devastating earthquake illustrate a profound human spirit. Their efforts to rebuild and recover serve as a reminder of the power of community and perseverance in the face of adversity.
Mount Everest stands as the pinnacle of adventure tourism. For the Sherpa people of Khumbu, it also represents both a livelihood and a source of immense hardship.
Nirmal Purja is a man of firsts. Having climbed all 14 of the world’s peaks above 8000m in one season, earlier this year his all-Nepali team reached the summit of K2 in a line, placing no climber ahead of the rest. The 37-year-old is leading the way for South Asian climbers, leaving the notion of Sherpas ‘assisting’ western climbers firmly in the past.
Think you know everything there is to know about the world’s tallest peak? Think again! We have seven little-known facts about Mt. Everest that are sure to give you a new perspective on this iconic mountain, which remains an alluring destination for adventure travelers, trekkers, and climbers even in the 21st century.