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Page 178
... Sherpas told me the actual reason for the defection : the Nepalese New Year was in two days and the porters did not want to miss the festivities . I sent Kancha , the head Sherpa , back to Lam- bagar to find porters , told our cook ...
... Sherpas told me the actual reason for the defection : the Nepalese New Year was in two days and the porters did not want to miss the festivities . I sent Kancha , the head Sherpa , back to Lam- bagar to find porters , told our cook ...
Page 189
... Sherpas , he found trekking much easier and less dangerous . Because high - altitude climbing has involved such frequent mishaps , some Sherpa wives have forbidden their husbands to accompany ex- peditions , many of which misuse Sherpas ...
... Sherpas , he found trekking much easier and less dangerous . Because high - altitude climbing has involved such frequent mishaps , some Sherpa wives have forbidden their husbands to accompany ex- peditions , many of which misuse Sherpas ...
Page 235
... Sherpas want to con- tinue to Shey and we agree to meet tomorrow . I return up the snow basin for another load , but the snow is soft now , making the work here at 17,000 feet grueling ; I stop often and pant from exertion . Returning ...
... Sherpas want to con- tinue to Shey and we agree to meet tomorrow . I return up the snow basin for another load , but the snow is soft now , making the work here at 17,000 feet grueling ; I stop often and pant from exertion . Returning ...
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