Author: Pemba Sherpa
Publisher: Bridging Worlds LLC
ISBN: 9780985511142
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 236
Book Description
Born into poverty in Nepal, Pemba Sherpa went on to become an accomplished alpinist and successful businessman living in the United States. Today, he works to improve the lives of Sherpas in the Khumbu region of northeast Nepal, overseeing a number of philanthropic projects. Maintaining a foot in two worlds, Pemba shares his unique perspective on the Everest expedition industry, life in America, and the changing Sherpa culture.