HISTORY

THE SHERPAS’ QUEST

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The history of Mount Everest has always been associated with the Sherpas' great mountaineering achievements.

Without their input as mountain guides and carriers in high altitudes, Everest expeditions are unthinkable. As inhabitants of the Nepalese mountains, especially the Solokhumbu and Makalu Valleys, they have the physical prerequisites for spending extended periods in the zone above 7,000 metres. For a few months each year, they accompany alpinists from various nationalities to the highest and most challenging peaks of the world.

‘The Sherpas’ Quest’ follows four individuals – Phurba, Ngima, Ngima Tenji and Gelu – not only on Mount Everest, but also into their homes. This film offers rare insights into the everyday life of the Sherpas. Breathtaking images accompany fascinating stories from the land at the foot of the world’s highest mountain.