SHERPAS · True Heroes of Mount Everest · Documentary

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  • Considered one of the most Deadly jobs in the world, the work, hardships, and life of the Sherpas at Mount Everest, this documentary follows the expedition of the Swiss mountain guide Kari Kobler and his European climbers as they climb the highest mountain in the world, a feat un-imaginable without the support and guidance of their hired Nepali Sherpas. Among the Sherpas is Dawa, who has peaked Everest thirteen times. Throughout the film, the Sherpas share their stories, feelings, and fears on the climb. They tell us bluntly what it means for them to work for Western climbers and to act as their leaders on the top of the world, sometimes risking their own lives to save a Western client.
    Sherpas as Mountaineers
    Many Sherpas are highly regarded as elite mountaineers and experts in their local area. They were valuable to early explorers of the Himalayan region, serving as guides at the extreme altitudes of the peaks and passes in the region, particularly for expeditions to climb Mount Everest. Today, the term is often used by foreigners to refer to almost any guide or climbing supporter hired for mountaineering expeditions in the Himalayas, regardless of their ethnicity. Because of this usage, the term has become a slang byword for a guide or mentor in other situations. Sherpas are renowned in the international climbing and mountaineering community for their hardiness, expertise, and experience at very high altitudes. It has been speculated that part of the Sherpas' climbing ability is the result of a genetic adaptation to living in high altitudes. Some of these adaptations include unique hemoglobin-binding capacity and doubled nitric oxide production.
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  • @hoummanefattouma5082
    @hoummanefattouma5082 Před 3 lety +439

    What a documentary it’s mind blowing i was very emotional 😭 while watching ❤️❤️❤️

    • @oliverharris9567
      @oliverharris9567 Před 3 lety +7

      Oww what a lovely thing to say 👍🏻

    • @alethastevens6151
      @alethastevens6151 Před 3 lety +11

      I agree excellent photography and need to also know about them as well the photographers!☄️💥🔥🌦🌊

    • @igniteminds7594
      @igniteminds7594 Před 3 lety +5

      Me too

    • @aaronwalker8847
      @aaronwalker8847 Před 3 lety +15

      Those sherpas put off good vibrations , even through a screen.. They are some valient , courageous, goodhearted folks. They even risk their lives for greedy bad folks. Genuinly good folks.
      Our creators dont make em any better. May they be blessed always.

    • @saneysaney8310
      @saneysaney8310 Před 3 lety +7

      This is different, it’s bout the real heroes

  • @rebeccap9343
    @rebeccap9343 Před 2 lety +250

    The Sherpas are definitely the real heros of Everest. I don't think they get paid enough. Massive respect for each one!

  • @daves2552
    @daves2552 Před 3 lety +1990

    Western climbers: “I climbed to the top of Everest, I’m the greatest!”. Sherpa: walks to summit next to him carrying an entire campground plus a cappuccino machine “yep,looks same as the last 10 times”.

    • @hermanman8235
      @hermanman8235 Před 3 lety +81

      Sherpa in a soft low volume voice to himself:this is MY PLACE !!!!!!

    • @danielhoutman4350
      @danielhoutman4350 Před 3 lety +20

      Well they do live in high elevations so they should be able too...

    • @jasonurban3597
      @jasonurban3597 Před 3 lety +183

      They are basically spoon fed the summit. Not saying its not an amazing accomplishment but wtf. These sherpas are just amazing

    • @maryannswanson3832
      @maryannswanson3832 Před 3 lety +61

      @@jasonurban3597 I totally agree! It's really mind blowing. The sherpas set everything up for them each one is assigned wow

    • @Sophya7
      @Sophya7 Před 3 lety +242

      @@danielhoutman4350 Even people born in high altitude suffer from the lack of oxygen and harsh conditions. The human body adapts only so much. There's studies on this. It is far from being an easy task for them. I hate people justifying how the sherpas are being treated bc "they are born to climb". It is not true, they aren't machines. They are human beings

  • @Leila0119
    @Leila0119 Před 2 lety +401

    So basically, every mountaineer is assigned a "baby sitter", eeer a sherpa. And the sherpas have scaled the mountain ahead of time for them so they can ascend safely from base camp to the summit. This documentary change my point of view 360°. Much respect to the sherpas. They help fulfill dreams.

    • @devikav3981
      @devikav3981 Před 2 lety +3

      Only everst.

    • @Cortez_00
      @Cortez_00 Před 2 lety +3

      Only Everest because it has a “death zone” . No mountaineering as a whole dosent contain nor do they need sherpas . Mountaineers are experts on mountains . Not just sherpas . And not every person that climbs Everest uses sherpas Either.

    • @greensorrel6860
      @greensorrel6860 Před 2 lety

      Agreed

    • @blasblasblas2094
      @blasblasblas2094 Před 2 lety +19

      The sherpa did all the home works for all the climbers otherwise they will never pass the class. I would not feel good knowing I didn't pass the test because someone else had solved my math problem. LOL

    • @deltadawn9160
      @deltadawn9160 Před 2 lety +24

      I think you mean 180 ☺️

  • @texasray5237
    @texasray5237 Před 2 lety +286

    Sherpas need to form a union and impose their own conditions on the climb organizers. They are in a strong position to do so. Nobody else can do their job.

  • @ellenbryn
    @ellenbryn Před 3 lety +425

    Yes, these are the real heroes. I'm glad the Sherpas are finally getting recognition for building all the camps, setting all the ropes, and carrying all the supplies for other people as well as themselves.

    • @ED-es2qv
      @ED-es2qv Před 3 lety +9

      And at least one with a TV camera! Reminds me of watching steep skiing films as a kid and being impressed the skier could get down a steep section, and my dad said, “be impressed with the guy who already skiied it with a TV camera so he can watch the hotdog come down.”

    • @heiroot
      @heiroot Před 3 lety

      Really? All the ones I've seen highlighted sherpas

    • @Kevjoseful
      @Kevjoseful Před 2 lety +1

      They are not getting the recognition they deserve. This doc was made by a sherpa who
      .

    • @mediii8057
      @mediii8057 Před 2 lety +3

      What’s worse is they treat these sherpas like their personal bit*hes. Like the ones in this video that left all their tents and belongings behind for these sherpas who are already carrying a huge load to take. I would just leave their stuff where it is. If they don’t want to be responsible with their own lives why should anyone else care for them.

    • @TermlessHGW
      @TermlessHGW Před rokem +2

      Anyone notice the guy at 11:12
      You guys use the ladder, I'm good...

  • @rockstar51099
    @rockstar51099 Před 3 lety +490

    In the end norbu talks about how the expeditioners go back home and become famous for conquering mount everest yet they never mention the hard work of the sherpas that made it possible. The makers of the documentary didnt translate that and ended it by talking about yaks. I think it was a very important point and should've not been ignored.

    • @sidmanandhar8311
      @sidmanandhar8311 Před 2 lety +63

      damn right, as a nepali i understood everything norbu said and the translator ignored what he said completely. smh

    • @avishekhjaiswal9832
      @avishekhjaiswal9832 Před 2 lety +2

      What did he said

    • @AlliWritesNow
      @AlliWritesNow Před 2 lety +13

      @@sidmanandhar8311 I’d love it if you’d translate, I agree with you 100%.

    • @ddpol
      @ddpol Před 2 lety +20

      even if they dont mention the hard worker sherpas, we know, it is obvious. we have nothing but respect for all those man and woman

    • @coreylew859
      @coreylew859 Před 2 lety +3

      Great point

  • @foreststroble748
    @foreststroble748 Před 2 lety +65

    $5,500 dollars?!? What?! Now im mad. They deserve way more

    • @Carnivore1976
      @Carnivore1976 Před měsícem +4

      They need to get paid much more!!!

    • @Dangergirl88
      @Dangergirl88 Před 6 dny

      Agreed! This is pathetic for all they do. All the preparation of camps, heavy loads, risking their lives!

  • @ladybugmom10
    @ladybugmom10 Před rokem +63

    The mountaineers barely deserve any glory when it’s the sherpas doing all the hard work. All the mountaineer has to do is survive.

    • @Oakleaf700
      @Oakleaf700 Před 5 měsíci +3

      Sherpas are a mix of Nanny and Guide to the tourists.

  • @evn.9382
    @evn.9382 Před 3 lety +266

    I believe the Sherpa's should get paid much better for all they do. Thank you wonderful documentary.

    • @michellemahar9030
      @michellemahar9030 Před 3 lety +37

      I couldn't agree more! They are working so hard and risking their life for under $3000! That isn't even 10% of $40,000 being charged for the trip and they are the ones doing the most!

    • @evn.9382
      @evn.9382 Před 3 lety +11

      @@michellemahar9030 I concur. May God keep them safe. Let us all hope one day they'll get paid what they really worth it.

    • @davesmith5656
      @davesmith5656 Před 3 lety +5

      Then be prepared to pay more for the trip. There are many costs involved besides salaries. You pay the wage scale relative to the country, and there, apparently, $3,000 is the equivalent of at least $30,000 in the U.S.. Think of paying $5,000 for a short cruise, and how much of that goes to pay the crew, then think of the food and drink and cost and organizational expertise of operating the ship.

    • @chrisbaker8014
      @chrisbaker8014 Před 3 lety +9

      The average salary in Nepal is around 8,000 USD a year or 667 a month. The sherpas are being paid 5,000 USD for 2 months or 2,500 a month by the expedition. I presume the Nepal government also pays for work outside of that time. They may also get tips from the individual climbers.
      As I understand it, much of the time on Everest is spent waiting for the weather to be favourable for climbing.
      I'm not passing comment on whether it's enough, just comparing to the country's average.

    • @davesmith5656
      @davesmith5656 Před 3 lety

      @@chrisbaker8014 ----- Thanks for that data. I don't have the statistics, but I think most deaths on 8,000m peaks are due to [bad] weather.

  • @mariaq8087
    @mariaq8087 Před 2 lety +93

    So much respect for these Sherpas. I had no idea they go ahead setting up everything before the climbers get there. I thought the climbers did it all. And the wife of the one sherpa, when he left for 2 months, her emotion and expressions, made me tear up. She really loves her husband.

    • @mariaq8087
      @mariaq8087 Před 2 lety +6

      @Lost World yes, the love his daughters have towords him when he came to say goodbye

    • @Nisie23
      @Nisie23 Před rokem +5

      You had no idea it was the sherpas? What rock have you been living under??

    • @stargirl6659
      @stargirl6659 Před 10 měsíci

      @@Nisie23 oh yeah because climbing Mount Everest and everything that is involved is very relevant to the common westerner. The average person has more pressing matters to worry about in their day to day. This documentary is brand new info to most of the world asshole. Get off your high and might horse.

  • @byst33
    @byst33 Před 2 lety +117

    I'm not sure how to feel about Everest tourism. On the one hand it is a huge economic benefit to Nepal, on the other many Sherpas have lost their lives. One thing I'm sure of though is the Sherpas are absolutely incredible. What an inspiration for what people can achieve.

  • @tommynason5853
    @tommynason5853 Před 2 lety +10

    Changed my mind completely on all other Mount Everest documentaries I've seen.
    Bunch of rich people claiming Fame off the backs of Sherpas.

    • @tutsecret499
      @tutsecret499 Před měsícem

      Remember the athletes and the Sherpas are on the same boat. All can die anytime before God called.

  • @jb1934
    @jb1934 Před 3 lety +289

    A remarkable documentary. I'm not particularly interested in this modern era of Everest with 1000 people at base camp, but such a documentary with the Sherpa's front and centre would never have been made 30 years ago. Thanks for uploading!

    • @JOHNTOPG
      @JOHNTOPG Před 2 lety +3

      There are a few old documentaries that focus on sherpas. And they get the respect deserved, when have you ever heard something bad said about a sherpa ? They have one of the best reputations of humans out of all the races the Nepalese are super human, Hitler would be jealous af

    • @dellingson4833
      @dellingson4833 Před 2 lety

      @@JOHNTOPG Hitler? Don't you mean Mao.

    • @JOHNTOPG
      @JOHNTOPG Před 2 lety

      @@dellingson4833 no Mao wasn't obsessed with the superior race, learn history !!!

    • @jakewhittaker4213
      @jakewhittaker4213 Před 2 lety

      Would’ve darn near been impossible. Very respectable people!

  • @NicksMySon
    @NicksMySon Před 2 lety +153

    “No oxygen, because that’s the true spirit.” Insane!!!
    The Sherpas are the greatest and they’re so kind hearted and respectful. Speaking about Gianni, “he was a member & friend” but they don’t talk about his selfishness.
    These A’hole westerners risk the sherpa’s lives. Mingma, Dendi & the others are lucky to be alive. GOD BLESS THEM & THEIR FAMILIES!!!

    • @Taekem
      @Taekem Před 2 lety +13

      … and this A’hole ended up dying on Mount Everest.
      I had the same thought when I heard him “yeah bro that’s the true spirit”. He didn’t respect the mountain, god took him out

    • @lakshyamongia3270
      @lakshyamongia3270 Před 2 lety +11

      That's like riding a motorcycle without a helmet, "true spirit bro".
      Ofcourse all riding without a helmet don't t die, but the line between courage and stupidity is blurry in these situations.

    • @woodstock480
      @woodstock480 Před 2 lety +24

      Wouldn't the true spirit be to carry your own sh*t...you know, like the Sherpas?

    • @xminusone1
      @xminusone1 Před rokem +1

      Sherpa are humble. They are there so sahib can gain vain glory

    • @justlanded7227
      @justlanded7227 Před rokem +1

      the message to all climbers is that mountains are not a place for arrogant people

  • @herbmarsh8519
    @herbmarsh8519 Před 2 lety +59

    I never imagined in my wildest dreams that the sherpas do just about everything for the climbers.Carry ladders, guide ropes, tents, oxygen bottles, food, kerocene set up tents, and that is just the start of it. All the climbers have to do is turn up and climb.

  • @kasturiepillay8072
    @kasturiepillay8072 Před 2 lety +89

    The Sherpas are the only reason these climbers can make it. Imagine hauling your own equipment. Sherpas are the heroes.

  • @oldladyfalling7844
    @oldladyfalling7844 Před 3 lety +246

    These people are amazing. None of theSe foreigners would ever make it up the mountain without the Sherpas strength helping them along.

    • @ostapbendervan7874
      @ostapbendervan7874 Před 3 lety

      U kiddin🤣🤣🤣 it's only f labour..who the hell climb
      Who pick your fruits
      Coffee picker be payed more too

    • @africacarey
      @africacarey Před 3 lety +5

      That's exactly what I said I said all these people take Taking credit and all their stories about going to Mount Everest is it what about the Sherpas

    • @iMdwag
      @iMdwag Před 3 lety +3

      Some might make it up, but even fewer would make it back down. Even with sherpas, plenty of people summit but never come back.

    • @vanessaruiz4705
      @vanessaruiz4705 Před 2 lety +2

      well, some would, because some have climbed more difficult mountains without sherpas.

    • @shafaatmosvi
      @shafaatmosvi Před 2 lety

      @Regualos Bong Proper mountaineer. True mountaineer.

  • @kirankumarsukumar
    @kirankumarsukumar Před rokem +28

    Most of the climbers are almost oblivious to the fact that sherpas do most of their job in the background.

  • @AmyBurchall
    @AmyBurchall Před 2 lety +23

    Mad respect for the Sherpas and for the mountain itself. Watching a documentary like this made me think of how the world is changing its view of other tourist attractions such as the confinement of animals in zoos for our own entertainment/satisfaction/enjoyment, yet we expect the Sherpas to lay their lives on the line for the exact same reasons.
    Humanity at its worst.

  • @shoegum7362
    @shoegum7362 Před 2 lety +6

    Finally a climbing documentary about REAL climbers. Not about the ones who are escorted up a mountain.

  • @twilightpurpleglow
    @twilightpurpleglow Před 3 lety +63

    Amazing video beautifully narrated and spectacular views. My respects to everyone but especially to the Sherpas; they ARE the true Heroes of Mt Everest. It is immensely sad but they take the job as guides to feed and educate their families. I gasp at the 5 ladders put together (I won't climb one) and the Sherpa carrying 12 Oxygen bottles deserved a medal and more money. Camp 4 at 7900 is deadly. I love to see Mt Everest but on videos and pictures is just fine with me. Long Dorje at 42 years old, I hope he has retired well he has had a rough life. Loved Mrs. Pasang Tiki (Dorje's wife) as I like gardening. Wonderful documentary. RIP Gianni Goltz 57.43 and all those whose life has been claimed by the majestic Mt. Everest.

  • @MapleVertigo
    @MapleVertigo Před 8 měsíci +5

    I just learned that several of these amazing Sherpas died in the 2014 ice avalanche. Rest In Peace to those incredible souls 😢

  • @thedocochoco
    @thedocochoco Před 5 měsíci +2

    I think I’ve watched this video over ten times and I never get tired of it. The Sherpa are such humble people, ever watching over the westerners keeping them safe. I think I tear up every time I watch Long Dorje Sherpa explain why he didn’t receive a proper education. It would be a true honor to meet him. Although I’ve never climbed higher than 14,000 feet, I know the work and true grit to conquer a mountain. I think I’ve mentioned before but I would LOVE to travel to base camp to just take in the whole experience of helping a westerner reach the top of the world. I still feel the adrenaline rush of climbing and reaching the apex of a beautiful mountain! I am fortunate to live in Colorado, born and raised on my family’s cattle ranch. I’m a retired federal law enforcement officer that took a beating, physically and mentally, and I really think my artificial knees and crushed disks in the lumbar area would restrict me drastically as I’m still awaiting surgery. Who knows, y’all might see me at base camp someday!
    I truly thank the people who made this video. I don’t think there’s an end to learning about these humble yet strong people!

    • @strattus99
      @strattus99 Před 5 měsíci +1

      Sad…you think anyone is reading that?

    • @joanpascal7745
      @joanpascal7745 Před 3 měsíci +1

      Yes I am 😺😀😁😄😂😊🎉.

  • @CookingwithTinymama
    @CookingwithTinymama Před 3 lety +101

    I’m so emotional right now. Thank you for the documentary, it was very educational. Sherpas and ice doctors are so brave 😢 They need to get paid so much more. They’re risking their lives for these foreigners to “climb” yet they aren’t carrying the heavy loads.

    • @gmy33
      @gmy33 Před 2 lety +1

      You understand class society now ? ...

    • @kasskath3578
      @kasskath3578 Před 2 lety +3

      I would think they would be paid more frankly speaking. This father of two daughters will earn twice as much as a teacher in Kathmandu in a month but he will leave home for two months and noone can ever be sure he'll make it back.

  • @Eyesofthebeholder214
    @Eyesofthebeholder214 Před 2 lety +54

    Wow. Mad respect to the the Sherpa's. The real heroes.

    • @20EdHo10
      @20EdHo10 Před 2 lety +1

      And the pampered western mountaineers, the fake heroes masquerading as real, if I may add.
      The Sherpa must be given their well deserved but ignored reputation ever since May 29, 1953 when Hillary supposedly "conquered Everest".

  • @marleylab51
    @marleylab51 Před 2 lety +12

    Please! Please,pay these brave men well . They work so hard to make your vision come true. They are risking their lives for you. Pay therm well! Be generous and be kind.

    • @eeeeee9000
      @eeeeee9000 Před 2 lety

      One guy said a single expedition pays enough to feed his family for a year

    • @Iveta709
      @Iveta709 Před 2 lety +2

      If the expedition management doesn't want to pay, it could be a resposibility of each climber to pay a service fee to his/her/their Sherpa. If they can afford to go to Everest, they can pay 20-25% of Sherpa's salary as a tip.

  • @littlebitlost
    @littlebitlost Před 2 lety +48

    I have watched this numerous times. It amazes me at the strength, determination, and work ethic of the Sherpas.
    I'm terrified of heights, so there's no chance I'd ever even try a trek to base camp, but I'd love to travel to Nepal to immerse myself among these fine people.

    • @TheNataliasmith
      @TheNataliasmith Před 2 lety +1

      Agreed! I just want to learn more and immerse in their culture. Such beautiful souls, I’m sure j could learn alot from them and their life beliefs. ❤️

    • @romanskokan7238
      @romanskokan7238 Před rokem

      You can make the base camp trek easily, there is no place to fall over. Even 80 yo grannies riding donkeys can be seen along the way.

  • @marksmen2010
    @marksmen2010 Před rokem +17

    "If the Sherpas, tell me it's a No go. Then I'm taking their word for it."

  • @toadamine
    @toadamine Před 2 lety +23

    If Sherpa's carried your food and gear, and set up your camp and lay fixed ropes for you... You didn't climb the mountIn, the Sherpa did, you were just carried along for the ride...

  • @dudepersonvids
    @dudepersonvids Před 2 lety +233

    Also I've always wondered how and when the ladders and ropes end up where they're needed - I mean I assumed it was the sherpas, but it's hard to believe after 7-10 documentary films and tv shows I've seen about Everest, this is the first time I've seen the sherpas actually placing the ladders and carrying them up. Westerners climbing Everest still have a difficult task ahead of them, but where the heck would they be if the sherpas hadn't forged ahead and set up this infrastructure first??

    • @theeverest2476
      @theeverest2476 Před 2 lety +9

      yea when the climbing season starts, they go ahead, they pave the way along. Otherwise imagine you trying to hook the rope somewhere and trying to climb in the middle of mountain

    • @ecleveland1
      @ecleveland1 Před 2 lety +2

      I can't help but wonder why they have to keep bringing in so many new ladders every year for a climbing season. Surely if the expeditions have to pack out the other things they took up the mountain they would also have to collect the ladders from the icefall. It seems like these same expedition companies that are there year after year would be able to stash reusable hard items such as ladders close by. Yet every video I've seen they are using new ladders every year. It seems like somebody should open a business very close to the basecamp and rent good equipment so it doesn't have to be packed in so far, year after year.

    • @wuhanclan
      @wuhanclan Před 2 lety +15

      @@ecleveland1 My guess is that because the glaciers are moving, there is so much change that they may not be retrievable and it's simply safer to bring new ladders as you find your new routes.

    • @susanfontaine5214
      @susanfontaine5214 Před 2 lety +6

      Without Sherpa they cannot climb. Period.

    • @andyb.1026
      @andyb.1026 Před rokem

      @@susanfontaine5214 and are Dead

  • @JigmeSwag
    @JigmeSwag Před 2 lety +20

    In the last part, the voiceover/interpretation missed this part by one of the Sherpa. He said all the hardships/difficulties done by Sherpas are not recognized by these Western clients when they go back to their home country and share their experiences summiting the Everest. Its mainly ignored.
    A lot was said in Nepali/Sherpa language that were not fully translated. Nonetheless, a great documentary!!

  • @dionenine
    @dionenine Před 3 lety +50

    Great respect to sherpas. Men of steel.

    • @pphedup
      @pphedup Před 3 lety +4

      There are Sherpa woman climbers now.

  • @rexonplayz6091
    @rexonplayz6091 Před 3 lety +40

    Another level of HUMAN strength. Called the SHERPAS. We should manage their job, in proper way, for the long leave for them and they FAMILY. Thank you

  • @shoegum7362
    @shoegum7362 Před 2 lety +10

    49:20 Finally a climbing documentary about REAL climbers and not about the ones who are escorted up a mountain. They don't carry their supplies or setup their own routes, ropes, tents and their water, food, oxygen everything is handed to them on a golden platter.

  • @wickydanrealbadmanthegangs7718

    After watching this I am truly humbled by the Sherpas. They have made a living on one of the most dangerous and difficult places on the planet. God bless them

  • @adventurelover8521
    @adventurelover8521 Před 3 lety +48

    I'm watching in year 2021. Can't stop my tears from falling. Hoping i could climb everest too. This documentary is awesome. RIP to all climbers who died trying. Hats off to the unsung heroes, the Sherpa.

  • @AR-go1rs
    @AR-go1rs Před 3 lety +107

    I will never be able to understand how one can be obsessed in accomplishing an ascent to a great mountain pampered in that way. A shame, which contrasts enormously with the heroism of the Sherpas

    • @eeeeee9000
      @eeeeee9000 Před 2 lety +1

      Oh please

    • @vanessaruiz4705
      @vanessaruiz4705 Před 2 lety +4

      well, it's still VERY difficult. No, not as difficult as other mountains, i know., but still very difficult. But yes they should be highly grateful to the sherpas.

    • @antoniobuccio5664
      @antoniobuccio5664 Před 2 lety +4

      I respect Sherpas. I respect montaniers.

    • @abes3925
      @abes3925 Před 2 lety +5

      They have no choice. All tourist climbers have to go through expedition companies who have to hire sherpas in order to get a climbing permit. It’s basically a way to create jobs.

    • @gmy33
      @gmy33 Před 2 lety +4

      Like olympic limits .. climbers should pass a standarised test . And yes you should be able to run 21k under 1.10 and carry 40kg for 5km etc ...

  • @sweetstormz
    @sweetstormz Před 2 lety +23

    If it weren’t for these documentaries, I wouldn’t know about the Sherpas and the hard work that they do for the mountaineers.
    They truly are the real heroes here, yet it is hardly mentioned.

  • @rclawfit32
    @rclawfit32 Před 3 lety +31

    Long live ”Sherpas" around the world, God bless the hard work and effort they do.

  • @zoobluez
    @zoobluez Před 2 lety +10

    Beatyful film. I cried when the buried Gianni

  • @jianmei2083
    @jianmei2083 Před 3 lety +42

    Excellent documentary. Sherpa is the true hero !
    Summit Mount Everest without oxygen is extremely dangerous. Because the body's reaction in the death zone is unpredictable. It also risking lives of companions and Sheba guides.

  • @angsherpa308
    @angsherpa308 Před rokem +5

    I watched my Brother’s documentary about 10 times and last month I watched with him in VT and it was amazing to see his and sister in law’s reaction👍

  • @flalingbashers2957
    @flalingbashers2957 Před 3 lety +15

    Sherpa’s loved by everyone hated by no one.❤️🙏.Respect.

  • @gailobrien9380
    @gailobrien9380 Před 3 lety +33

    The bravery of the Sherpa’s is awe inspiring!❤️
    Rest in power, Gianni!

    • @LudwigVaanArthans
      @LudwigVaanArthans Před rokem

      he could have gotten Mingma dead as well, so no, selfishness is not praiseworthy

  • @pekkiamsou1879
    @pekkiamsou1879 Před 3 lety +13

    Without these Sherpas there will be no such expeditions,, shame on You Swiss Climbers and you Dare to bargain,, you particularly pays peanuts for Human Life,,,
    Salute to Nepalese Dare Brave Sherpas,

    • @pokerisfun2196
      @pokerisfun2196 Před 2 lety

      This Swiss children and his family who makes big $ on these sherpas for good education and lavish lifestyle should be ashamed too…

  • @cortezyvonne
    @cortezyvonne Před 2 lety +6

    imo these sherpas should be just as well known and renowned as those famous climbers. Without these men none of this would be possible.
    I was so happy to see the sherpa men negotiating their prices and even then i felt it was waaaaaay too little for all that they do. Its truly remarkable.

  • @SantoshBam-mh5md
    @SantoshBam-mh5md Před 4 měsíci +2

    What a documentary video yrr proud for Ur job Sherpas big respect to u all🙏🙏

  • @Scotland2306
    @Scotland2306 Před 3 lety +13

    If these Nepalese families weren't so poor nobody would summit any of these peaks.
    Glad to see a documentary showing people what it really takes to summit. (Sherpas)

  • @adstravelogue8848
    @adstravelogue8848 Před 3 lety +15

    1:32:26 translate not done correct... the guy is saying foreigners say sherpa are very good but when they return to their respective country they get fame but they forget sherpas . Whole video is documented great.

  • @esjey6953
    @esjey6953 Před 3 lety +120

    One of the few physically demanding jobs in the world. Sherpas are definitely the TRUE heroes and deserve all the credit, prayers and more pay. Wonder, without Tenzing Sherpa whether Edmund Hillary would have reached the Everest summit in 1953!

    • @ladytamaya4737
      @ladytamaya4737 Před 3 lety

      Do They wear oxygen masks ?

    • @esjey6953
      @esjey6953 Před 3 lety +4

      @@ladytamaya4737 yes, all the time in the " Dead Zone" , which is about 7,000m ASL.

    • @phetsamoutfisso6726
      @phetsamoutfisso6726 Před 3 lety +2

      Hillary step haha funny

    • @esjey6953
      @esjey6953 Před 3 lety +4

      @@phetsamoutfisso6726 SHERPAS · True Heroes of Mount Everest · Documentary

    • @ostapbendervan7874
      @ostapbendervan7874 Před 3 lety

      Blah blah blah blah

  • @thangboihangshing9559
    @thangboihangshing9559 Před 3 lety +44

    Really it's the Sherpas who really submitted,others are simply taken up.👍

  • @renjithreghunath3871
    @renjithreghunath3871 Před 3 lety +41

    All the millionaires acting like they have achieved something after summiting with help of sherpas when this guys are doing it 20, 30 times so that they can earn some bucks to feed their family ! What a pathetic system we have! They are too damn under appreciated or under paid🙏

  • @maryannswanson3832
    @maryannswanson3832 Před 3 lety +124

    Climbers say, " well are WE supposed to carry our sleeping bags, oh let's just leave them for the sherpas." Unbelievable lazy jerks! Holy cow I can't believe how hard the sherpas work. 😵 Johnny tries to be a big shot and puts his Sherpa in such danger.

    • @violagentsch
      @violagentsch Před 3 lety +4

      Yes.

    • @maryannswanson3832
      @maryannswanson3832 Před 3 lety +3

      @@wmnoffaith1 yes that's true. I have noticed that too. 🤔

    • @eeeeee9000
      @eeeeee9000 Před 2 lety +2

      Well it’s because they’re being paid and the clients are paying. Your brain is broken

    • @andreasiven21
      @andreasiven21 Před 2 lety

      @@eeeeee9000 yes and thats not there fault at all.

    • @sck7503
      @sck7503 Před 10 měsíci +2

      @@eeeeee9000 and carrying additional weight wasn’t part of the deal.

  • @hearmenow909
    @hearmenow909 Před 3 lety +231

    Huge respect to all Sherpas. Zero respect to people who think it's ok to try to summit without oxygen. It's selfish and careless.

    • @vanessaruiz4705
      @vanessaruiz4705 Před 2 lety +17

      i still cant believe his sherpa dragged him through the hillary step!!!

    • @texasray5237
      @texasray5237 Před 2 lety +8

      Not to mention suicidal.

    • @ryanotte6737
      @ryanotte6737 Před 2 lety +11

      Yes, among other crazy choices that are made in pursuit of cramming as many summits into a climbing season as possible. The Sagarmatha National Park or the wider Nepal gov't at some point has to put its foot down to account for some of these practices. Possibly a substantial permit fee addition when opting to summit without O2, this could be set to statistically cover the cost of the risk imposed, for body disposal or injuries sustained. This may provide a compensation for those injured when attempting to help a hurting non-O2 climber. Climbers could just agree to ban the practice altogether as it seems to be a small minority of those who think it some accomplishment to purposefully destroy one's body within a zone that is uninhabitable by humans. Whatever the solution... something to organize this madness that is hurting innocent people, often the Sherpa people.

    • @abes3925
      @abes3925 Před 2 lety +2

      @@ryanotte6737 they won’t because the amount of revenue they get from all the tourism.

    • @ryanotte6737
      @ryanotte6737 Před 2 lety +1

      @@abes3925 Yes, likely the limiting factor, the revenue. Here's to hoping something gets people motivated to limit or organize before overcrowding or disorganization reaches such a critical point that it affects the revenue. Crazy situation.

  • @Bhandaridraj
    @Bhandaridraj Před 2 lety +31

    Huge respect to our Nepali brothers Sherpa for their hard work and dedication🙏 जय नेपाल

  • @bellatrix6375
    @bellatrix6375 Před 3 lety +38

    If those are my parents, damn I would be so proud that my father has reach the peak of Mt. Everest 13 times. OMG! Also the Sherpa that was carrying 42 kilos of oxygen up to camp 4. OMG OMG OMG OMG!!!

    • @wl9399
      @wl9399 Před 3 lety

      imagine the worry when your Sherpa father said "I am going up to the mountain tomorrow for few days"

    • @crystalheart9
      @crystalheart9 Před 2 lety

      How heavy is 42 kilos in pounds?

    • @gmy33
      @gmy33 Před 2 lety +1

      @@crystalheart9 80 pounds more or less

    • @crystalheart9
      @crystalheart9 Před 2 lety +1

      @@gmy33 I guessed maybe 50 pounds but 80 omg! Thanks for the info.

    • @johnm6854
      @johnm6854 Před 2 lety +4

      @@crystalheart9 its 92.4 pounds. Multiply 42 X 2.2

  • @burants89
    @burants89 Před 3 lety +51

    The unsung heroes of every Everest expedition

  • @lifeof_abhi
    @lifeof_abhi Před 3 lety +16

    True heros are sherpas.. huge respect 👏🙏 #LovefromIndia 🧡

  • @daveandemmaoutdoors3171
    @daveandemmaoutdoors3171 Před 3 lety +42

    Thanks for posting this , I would be happy getting to base camp . Respect to these guys for what they do to give their families a better life .

    • @hazelem1266
      @hazelem1266 Před 3 lety

      I have also said that many times, even as recent as two years ago

    • @sg-hg1fp
      @sg-hg1fp Před 3 lety

      You can get to base camp with your oen backpack 🤣

  • @jimmyleejackson4020
    @jimmyleejackson4020 Před 3 lety +76

    I plan to attempt a everest summit in 5 years time and one thing I refuse to do is allow my guide to undercut the value of the Sherpas guiding us. If they ask for 50 they deserve 100. No questions asked. The whole concept of haggling with the people who LITERALLY risk their lives to help u do something they've all done up to a dozen times is absolutely ridiculous and disrespectful and I'd be embarrassed to be apart of an expedition willing to do that.

    • @nityanandi
      @nityanandi Před 2 lety +1

      Friends of mine have done it, and i told the wealthiest of them to pay double, which wouldn't have even been noticeable to him. And he never even heard that, from the looks of things. Next we see him photographed sitting in a whole pride of tigers. Such are the conquests ...

    • @demarcusstanley2045
      @demarcusstanley2045 Před 2 lety +2

      Good luck on your mountaineering adventure

    • @jct4418
      @jct4418 Před 2 lety +3

      You can pay them 100, and that wouldn't stop some braindead moron from thinking you got it half price.

    • @gmy33
      @gmy33 Před 2 lety +1

      Its beautifull .. and you can really test yourself on other mountains .. and become a very good hiker and runner .. and be fit .. lots of climbers are not .. thats why they need slaves

    • @Mod0308
      @Mod0308 Před rokem +2

      You can tip them directly whatever you want. Tipping is expected I believe but some of these cheap a$$holes have had the audacity to tip them like $2-3 dollars a bag

  • @StormsandSaugeye
    @StormsandSaugeye Před rokem +6

    I've never once attempted everest. I have no desire to. But I have been to Nepal and did take part in a paid expedition around the region. Got to meet sherpas. They are the nicest people I've ever come across, and I genuinely feel respect for them. It's a shame how they get exploited. And it's one of the many reasons I'll never pay to climb everest. Or even climb everest in general. I understand it is a sacred mountain. It's not meant for my feet to tread upon it

  • @hazelem1266
    @hazelem1266 Před 3 lety +65

    I would like to see a total, honest breakdown of the client’s fee and how it trickles down.

    • @davesmith5656
      @davesmith5656 Před 3 lety +5

      Rough guess is that there are over three hundred separate items involved in organizing an expedition, even after grouping gauze, band-aids, bandages, and tape as one item. Does the team have a doctor on it? Two months supply of food, medical supplies, and unpredictability would just be a start. Heck, have you never gone to the beach for the day and realized you forgot something? A bit "unspoken" but I'm still wondering if they have portable bathrooms, and how one goes about that in that weather, and how many rolls of toilet paper are supplied, or if you're expected to bring your own?

    • @hazelem1266
      @hazelem1266 Před 3 lety +2

      @@davesmith5656 I was wondering about the toilet facilities and whether it was composting.

    • @davesmith5656
      @davesmith5656 Před 3 lety

      @@hazelem1266 ---- Punny!!

    • @ostapbendervan7874
      @ostapbendervan7874 Před 3 lety

      How does it.trickle down your frilly panties of BANGLADESH .do you care

    • @ostapbendervan7874
      @ostapbendervan7874 Před 3 lety

      SHERPAS carry it down make incense for PSEUDO intellectual

  • @slee55025
    @slee55025 Před rokem +4

    These are the true heros of Everest

  • @ladybugmom10
    @ladybugmom10 Před rokem +8

    $37 an hour? I make $25 an hour and don’t ever have to worry about risking my life unless it’s driving back and forth to work. These guys should be making way more than that.

  • @jamesfurey3641
    @jamesfurey3641 Před 2 lety +6

    A sherpas life is worth so much more than 5000 dollars. Not only that but only paying someone 5 grand to make sure you don't die is also a way low number. I love climbing but knowing this I now have a different view of climbing these mountains. The sherpas were always my heros even before I knew the level of difficulty they face on the mountain.

    • @Neddy540
      @Neddy540 Před 2 lety

      Tbf Its alot more than I thought it would be given that part of the world, In pakistan or similar it would probably be a few hundred £'s

  • @TheNadinucca
    @TheNadinucca Před 3 lety +63

    I feel so sorry for the man who couldn't go to school. I know this is old, but I'm wishing him all the best. ♥️

    • @madreep
      @madreep Před 3 lety +6

      I believe that he emigrated to the USA some years ago

    • @sanggeljesherpa435
      @sanggeljesherpa435 Před 3 lety +1

      🤩🤩😎

    • @JojoplusBo
      @JojoplusBo Před 3 lety +2

      I too felt for him…. I hope he realises what an important sacrifice he made to look after is mother and siblings. In taking over the father role from an early age, it allowed his siblings to venture out into the world and live a different life than his, selfless act.

    • @tabithalee7250
      @tabithalee7250 Před 3 lety +1

      @@madreep If that's true I hope he is happy there and living his dream.

    • @wodidos
      @wodidos Před 3 lety +2

      @@tabithalee7250 yeah there was a follow up. he went to his brother in new york. Don‘t know if he‘s still there

  • @ordinaryguy3141
    @ordinaryguy3141 Před 3 měsíci +2

    True heroes of the Everest ...

  • @bebBloom
    @bebBloom Před 2 lety +9

    Was very emotional the whole time. Imagine they want to quit their job but still needs to continue being a sherpas to feed their family . Very inspiring and sad at the same time 🥺

  • @priyankatamang2231
    @priyankatamang2231 Před 2 lety +5

    Without these sherpa noone will summit..
    Hatsoff to these sherpas

  • @eddiec4536
    @eddiec4536 Před 3 lety +11

    Nice to see a video of the real hero's. The Sherpas are amazing how strong and dedicated & humble these men are. A great story.

  • @rickquist3992
    @rickquist3992 Před 3 měsíci +2

    These are some of the hardiest people on the planet.

  • @archana4801
    @archana4801 Před 2 lety +8

    Sherpas are the real heros, powerful human beings.. I am proud of their hard-work 🙏 god bless them .. thanks for the creator of this video who shot the entire video along with sherpas, he is a true gentleman for narrating and showing us the truth behind sherpas lives👍.. good documentary 👍

  • @shaymorcormick8743
    @shaymorcormick8743 Před 2 lety +8

    Always been amazed by Sherpas. Even as a young kid I was astounded with how the Sherpas seemed to be beyond human with their ability to survive

  • @armyofski
    @armyofski Před 2 lety +8

    The strength of these Sherpas is absolutely incredible. They should be getting paid way more. My mind has changed completely about people who have climbed Everest.

  • @shappajamang3974
    @shappajamang3974 Před 3 lety +9

    They are a very hard working group of people. In fact, many Nepalis are hard working and has always been ....
    Their hard work always comes not just physically but mentally too as well. The strength they possess is incomparable.

    • @jscho8674
      @jscho8674 Před rokem +1

      They truly are beautiful people. Visiting there is high on my bucket list.

  • @rockbro2220
    @rockbro2220 Před 3 lety +10

    Thanks for the wonderful video and great respect to true heroes of mountaineers “The sherpas”.They deserve higher pay and higher tips!

  • @erintelesford9073
    @erintelesford9073 Před 2 lety +7

    I just realized that there are people called "Sherpas" and no one can climb Everest without their help.
    I'm happy that they are being recognized for all the hard work they do.

    • @deadastronaut2440
      @deadastronaut2440 Před 2 lety

      True mountaineers can climb without their help, or die trying.

  • @louisd95714
    @louisd95714 Před 2 lety +4

    How come there is not a reality series about these heroes? This is one realty show I would watch.

  • @Geronimo2Fly
    @Geronimo2Fly Před 3 lety +222

    I would have loved to see the reaction of Long Dorje's wife when he got home. Plus it was really irritating seeing that expedition leader haggling with the Sherpas about their pay. Just pay what they're asking for!

    • @janetcarag9466
      @janetcarag9466 Před 3 lety +21

      They deserve higher pay..imagine carrying 42kg of oxygen climbing up on top of the mountain 🥺🥺🥺

    • @harlzaotearoa7769
      @harlzaotearoa7769 Před 3 lety +13

      Thats a rip of if you ask me they should be paying the sherpas 5 to 8 thousand US dollars

    • @aldodoe8061
      @aldodoe8061 Před 3 lety +1

      They should be paying to do it,that's how you properly exploit them,you make them pay to do the dirt work

    • @aldodoe8061
      @aldodoe8061 Před 3 lety +2

      It's dangerous and if they die than oh well

    • @petemchardy3605
      @petemchardy3605 Před 3 lety

      yeah man I agree

  • @davesnothereman5150
    @davesnothereman5150 Před 3 lety +26

    0:55 Since he is a legend and well regarded and trusted, he needs to raise the price tag enough where he will no longer need to work.

  • @wl9399
    @wl9399 Před 3 lety +9

    The payload of the Sherpas is mind blowing. I wish one day they have the ability to bargain.

  • @griksimsang
    @griksimsang Před 3 lety +20

    True Heroes indeed are the Sherpas , thank you for making this wonderful documentary ❤️❤️
    Prayers to the Sherpas and the other expeditions 🙏🏻🙏🏻

  • @rubencastillo6756
    @rubencastillo6756 Před 2 lety +9

    All I have to say good job to the sherpas and great documentary . Those guys are a heros and also sacrify their lifes, and a big condolences to Johnny´s family for their lost.

  • @brucewayne3602
    @brucewayne3602 Před rokem +2

    words are not adequate to describe the Sherpas ... True Heroes, well Beyond Brilliant Humans !!!

  • @emmaallen2982
    @emmaallen2982 Před 3 lety +52

    The Sherpas are the dream makers. Without good Sherpas there would be very few successful summits.

  • @corabragado2855
    @corabragado2855 Před 3 lety +32

    A great documentary, thrilling and exciting. Sherpas work so hard and endanger their lives; they deserve to be paid well.

  • @theresachung703
    @theresachung703 Před 3 lety +15

    Poverty hurts. So painful for the waiting family.

  • @supremequart8233
    @supremequart8233 Před rokem +3

    I love seeing the Sherpa negotiating. I hope they are even better at this, years later, and demand more given the work they put in the danger they take. Yes, they are wealthier than all Nepalese, but they are serving mostly Westerners. THAT should be the standard, not the poverty of their people.

  • @Lynn-zx3th
    @Lynn-zx3th Před 2 lety +19

    I sure didn’t expect to get so emotional while watching this. What the Sherpa’s did for him was very kind. They have such good hearts!!❣️

  • @gracegrundy6352
    @gracegrundy6352 Před rokem +4

    Wow,
    what a life they have.
    They are saviors. HEROS
    I feel inspired.

  • @PaulSmith-pr7pv
    @PaulSmith-pr7pv Před 3 lety +8

    The Sherpas make so many trips between camps! So much pressure on them to appear strong and provide the momentum to get their clients up to the summit. They work through pain. The poor Sherpas have to return to the scene of previous disasters where they lost friends. Sherpas are incredible.

    • @wl9399
      @wl9399 Před 3 lety

      Sherpas' effort hardly ever get mentioned on climber's blog.
      Also imagine the feeling of Sherpas family when a Sherpa said "I am going up to the mountain for few days......"

  • @RedSmirk54
    @RedSmirk54 Před 3 lety +18

    Thank you for uploading these wonderful films, Mr. Snow

  • @tedilearnstoluxe8679
    @tedilearnstoluxe8679 Před 2 lety +3

    Wow. I met a lot of Nepalis in Malaysia and they are very soft spoken people. I would want to travel in Kathmandu and admire the mountain from the ground. Sherpas deserve much more compensation. Respect. Thanks for this video. 🙏🏼

  • @wendcooper2160
    @wendcooper2160 Před 2 lety +4

    Amen for the sherpas...they are the real mountaineers...they sacrifice their lives to help save and assist others...our hearts go out to the brave sherpas of the mountains....

  • @janakraj7402
    @janakraj7402 Před 3 lety +19

    Yes they are true heroes. Without their help it is not easy to ascend the Everest.

    • @josephinejacobs4390
      @josephinejacobs4390 Před 3 lety +1

      Great strong people are the sherpas I salute them. Without them i.dont think a lot of westerners would not be able to have braggIng rights to the great everest. Once moreo salute you grea strong brave men

  • @josephenbermudalez2991
    @josephenbermudalez2991 Před 3 lety +13

    Enjoyed this documentary, mor power to the Sherpas, they handled all the heavy duty, they deserve higher pay.

  • @nybahs1221
    @nybahs1221 Před rokem +3

    Real Heros...of Mountains...

  • @jimmyleejackson4020
    @jimmyleejackson4020 Před 3 lety +18

    It really upsets me when I see these Sherpas, who risk their lives to grant these experiences for other people be treated like Cannon fodder. And have to struggle to be compensated the way they deserve to be. Everest should have never became commercialized. All I see is natives fighting for the dignity of the mountain just for foreigners to come and treat it like a goddamn bucket list achievement.

    • @carlholland3819
      @carlholland3819 Před 2 lety

      its an extension of english imperialism. once there was no more land left to claim they moved on to antarctica and everest

  • @girlwithmask_asmr3753
    @girlwithmask_asmr3753 Před 2 lety +3

    Sherpas are the one who deserves a huge I mean huge tips