Sherpas: Warm, Friendly Living

Josh and Chuck dive into the fascinating world of Sherpas, the remarkable mountain people who live at the base of Mount Everest in Nepal's Solukhumbu region. They explore how these peaceful Tibetan Buddhist people migrated from Tibet 500 years ago, carved out an existence in one of the world's most inhospitable environments, and eventually became legendary mountaineering guides after helping Sir Edmund Hillary reach Everest's summit in 1953. The hosts discuss Sherpa culture, their incredible physical abilities, famous Sherpa climbers who hold multiple Everest records, and how Western tourism has both benefited and challenged their traditional way of life.