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He climbed Mount Everest 21 times, more than any o…
He climbed Mount Everest 21 times, more than any other human. But he wouldn’t wish this for anyone. As a child, growing up in Nepal’s remote Khumbu Valley, Apa Sherpa had to walk three hours to school…one way. He dreamt of being a doctor. But after his father passed away, at the age of 12, he took a job as a porter to support his family. Apa, which means “Loved by All,” would become one of the world’s most famous high altitude porters.
Follow us as we document the present day struggles of Pemba Sherpa, a young boy who’s life path mirrors Apa when he was a child, and the work of the Apa Sherpa Foundation, as it aims to give the children of rural Nepal new opportunities. The lure of Mount Everest is great in the Khumbu, but the power of education can be even greater.
Full feature on Sherpas Vimeo Channel, May 28, 2018 #LovedByAll Apa Sherpa Foundation Sherpas Cinema Thule