As the climbing season in the Himalaya begins to wind down, it seems only fitting that we take a moment to salute the men and women who make it all possible. Without the Sherpas serving as guides, support, and leaders, very few of us would ever be able to climb successfully in the Himalaya. This video is a short documentary that takes a look at these amazing people and the instrumental role they play on nearly every major climbing expedition.
Kraig is an outdoor and adventure travel writer based in Nashville, TN. Over the course of his career, he has contributed to numerous online and print outlets, including Popular Mechanics, Gear Junkie, Outside Online, National Geographic, Digital Trends, Business Insider, TripSavvy, about.com, and of course The Adventure Blog.
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