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sherpa

[shur-puh] / ˈʃɜr pə /


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Dawa Geljen Sherpa visited Barley Fields Primary in Ingleby Barwick which was partnered with Shree Garma School in Nepal as part of an international effort to help those affected by the 2015 earthquake.

From BBC • Jun. 17, 2026

Also with them was fellow guide Pasang Kaji Sherpa.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

It was Hillary Dawa Sherpa, a climbing guide who got separated from his clients when descending the mountain six days earlier.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Dawa Sherpa was found alive on Thursday, after six days in what's known as the "death zone".

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Then, eager to catch Fischer, who was by now more than thirty minutes ahead of him, the Sherpa continued down the ridge, leaving Hansen and Hall at the top of the Hillary Step.

From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer




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