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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
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Peak speed: Sherpas say their traditions are at risk after record Everest ascents

Climbing Everest directly from sea level in under a week has become possible due to new pre-acclimatisation techniques.
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago
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Drones Will Do Some Schlepping for Sherpas on Mount Everest

Drones may significantly improve safety and efficiency for Sherpas carrying loads on Mount Everest.
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fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Drones Will Do Some Schlepping for Sherpas on Mount Everest

Drones may significantly improve safety and efficiency for Sherpas carrying loads on Mount Everest.
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fromwww.scientificamerican.com
4 months ago

An Unlikely Organ Helps to Explain Sherpas' Aptitude for Altitude

Researchers found that Sherpa kidneys play a vital role in managing blood acidity during hypoxia, enabling them to adapt to high altitudes more effectively than lowlanders.
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fromwww.nytimes.com
9 months ago

18-Year-Old Sherpa Becomes Youngest Climber to Summit 14 Highest Mountains

Nima Rinji Sherpa became the youngest climber to summit all 14 mountains over 8,000 meters, honoring his late mentor's memory in the process.
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