The Sherpa Climbing Team - ratio 1:1
The Sherpas, literally "people from the east" is an ancient ethnic group from Tibet, inhabiting the Everest region of Nepal. They are Buddhists and come from the Khumbu region where they work as trekking or climbing guides assisting groups or commercial western expeditons during the high season.
Since 1953 and the first ascent of Everest by Edmund Hillary and Tanzing Norgay, Sherpa people started working on the mountain to develop their valley and their capital city, Namche Bazar at the altitude of 3,440m.
- HEAD CLIMBING SHERPA, Nuru Sherpa
The sherpa team is lead by our Head Climbing Sherpa, Nuru Han Chu Sherpa, under the supervision of the Western Head Climbing Leader and the governance of the Expedition Organiser. The Head climbing sherpas oversees the climbing sherpa team in charge of the carrying of the group equipment between camps, installing and supplying higher camps before the ascent, installing the ropes and the ladders through the icefall.
To increase your chance of success and ensure maximum enjoyment to all, each team member will be climbing with his assigned sherpa. We believe in a 1:1 ratio to make sure that you are not climbing on your own in high altitude and also not carrying heavy load that could burn yourself out for summit day. They are also at your side to monitor your climbing progression, your physical and mental condition during the climb.
We like to operate as a team, climbing members, sherpas and local staff altogether. A good team spirit is essential and a respect to all is paramount. It is also important to bear in mind that, whatever decision is made by the expedition manager, the head leader or your personal sherpa during the ascent, you are required to follow their command. Our climbing sherpa team is well-trained and has worked on many Everest expeditions and some of them have climbed Everest numerous times.
Climb light !
We offer the support of an extra climbing sherpa to provide an additional support to help you save your energy. Your personal sherpa will carry oxygen cylinders, climbing gear, camera bag or simply assist you during your climb and help you achieving your goals. An extra Sherpa are available at the fixed rate of € 6,000 euros. That will include his equipment, oxygen, insurance and wages.
You understand that climbing Everest is not a guided expedition and that each team member has to be self-sufficient, well trained and in good physical and mental condition. The climbing staff along with the expedition organizer will make sure that each member has suitable knowledge to climb, is self-sufficient and able to climb towards the upper camps. They also insure that you climb and come back in full safety. For the well-being of the group and for your safety, the expedition organizer/guide/Sherpa’s decision is final.
Solo climbers or climbing without the help of supplemental oxygen is not allowed.
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