In this Episode, Conrad Anker, Mingma G, and Pasang Tendi Sherpa talk about the development of high altitude mountaineering in the Himalayas, the importance of proper training and experience, and upcoming mountaineering goals.
About the Guests: Mingma G Sherpa is a HIMALI athlete and the owner of guiding company “Imagine Nepal”. He was apart of the historically winter K2 first ascent and he also opened the "Rolwaling diversion" to the main summit of Manaslu in 2021. Mingma is planning to become one of the very few people in the world to climb all 14 x 8,000m peaks without supplemental O2.
Conrad Anker is a North Face athlete that has a long and rich history within the Himalayan Mountaineering scene. Conrad is probably most well-known for his breakout film ‘Meru’ and is a veteran of the sport in all disciplines. Philanthropically, he works on a variety of initiatives, including work with the Khumbu Climbing Center & the Nepali climbing community.
Pasang Tendi Sherpa is a HIMALI athlete, an Instructor at the Khumbu Climbing Center, and is developing his own guiding company “Camp 2 Summit”. He has multiple 8000'er summits including Annapurna I, Everest, and Lhotse.
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