November 15 COLORADO – I always thought Sherpas were amazing mountaineering athletes. After experiencing their culture and presence it is evident they are devoted to their immediate and extended families. They have beautiful children and homeland. They share it all with us as they devote their climbing lives to helping others summit their goals and dreams.
Topic: Dispatches, The Support CrewThe Support Crew
A Lost Friend
The euphoria of our successful Soldiers To The Summit expedition has been dampened by the tragic news of the loss of our friend, Chhewang Nima Sherpa. Only seven days after he stood with us on the summit of Lobuche, Chhewang was fixing ropes near the s…
Topic: Contributors, The Support Crew
More than just climbing a mountain
October 20 KATHMANDU – Outward Bound’s Luis Benitez talks to Didrik Johnck in this video clip shot back up in the Khumbu Valley about the Soldiers to the Summit team and the end of their hero’s journey.
Topic: Dispatches, The Support Crew, Video
Kami Tenzing Sherpa
Kami Tenzing Sherpa was born and raised in the Solu Khumbu area of Nepal and is a veteran of over 27 Himalayan expeditions, including Everest, Shishapangma, Cho Oyu, Lhotse, Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, Makalu Pumori, and Putha Hiuuchuli. Kami has climbed with members of the team on Everest in 2001, 1998 and 1995 and Cho Oyu in 1997.
Topic: The Support Crew
Support The Vets
Learn how you can support No Barriers USA, the expedition's organizers.
