Aug 17, 2017 12:25 AM

Steve Brown - Business of Everest

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The abbot of Thame Monastery in Thame, Nepal. He performs prayer rituals called Pujas for climbers on their way to Everest.
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Tashi is a climbing sherpa who assists climbers on their way to Everest. He's standing halfway up Pokalde Peak.

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This man is a former climbing sherpa. He lost most of his fingers in a snowstorm and now sells paintings to the climbers.
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A porter who carries bags for climbers.

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Pasang Dikki Sherpa is a teacher and also cooks food for climbers at her father's guesthouse. She and her sister are also high altitude marathon runners.
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A group of porters who carry large loads for climbers on the ascent.

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Ang Phurba Sherpa summited Everest eight times as a climbing Sherpa. He used the money he earned to buy a lodge servicing Western trekkers.
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Four members of the Icefall Doctors. This skilled team of sherpas repair the ropes and ladders that guide climbers along the Khumby Icefall.

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Sheeta Phutti feeds and houses climbers at her guesthouse, Namaste Lodge, in Pangboche.
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Jabbu is a climbing sherpa who helps climbers reach Everest's summit.

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