Sherpa: Proving Grounds

From the perilous origins of Himalayan mountaineering, and the first expeditions to utilize the unique strengths of the Sherpa ... tribe, this fascinating film takes the viewer through the arduous training program of the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute and the extraordinary young women who to become a part of the backbone of modern -day high-altitude expeditions. Featuring Mount Everest legend Nawang Gombu, this revealing documentary examines the prestigious Himalayan Mountaineering Institute and its accomplished, although unknown, climbing instructors. The film features exclusive access to the Institutea€™s training grounds of the Rathong Valley in Sikkim, India.

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