Life of a Sherpa

Ever wonder what it's like to be a Porter on Everest? Well, this article on Stellar tries to give a little insight. Most of the Sherpas on Everest, and the other Himalayan mountains, are there because it's a way for them to make more money in a few weeks than they can make in a year, but as the article states, it can be very dangerous, especially for younger porters, or those that are not looked after and provided for by the people that hire them. It's a short, but interesting read, but worth a look. Anyone who knows anything about high alpine mountaineering in the Himalayas, and many other places, will tell you that most expeditions wouldn't get ouf of base camp if it weren't for their porters.