Hello Robert, We have assigned Karma Rita from Phortse to climb with you as your personal sherpa. Attached is the invoice. Please arrange to bring the amount either in cash or travelers checks in US$ to be paid to us upon your arrival. We have arranged Karma to meet you in Namche on 28 March at the Sherpa team meeting. Karma will then travel separately to base camp and join you up there. From the US$ 6000 we collect: · $1000 of this will be for tip. Additional summit bonus/tip is optional. · The sherpa will be paid 50% down payment of their salary and equipment money prior to the expedition and they will execute a contract with Beyul Adventure and International Mountain Guides agreeing to work dutifully and responsibly, with the balance of their money and tip paid upon completion of job.
The sherpa will climb exclusively with you on the schedule you chose, under the auspices of Expedition Leaders Mark Tucker and Ang Jangbu Sherpa. · The sherpa will be available to assist you with carrying some of your personal equipment up and down. · The sherpa will be available to assist with cooking while at Camp 1, Camp 3, Camp 4. You will both eat at the dining tent at Camp 2. · The sherpa will be responsible for making one carry to the Col prior to the summit bids to carry his own oxygen bottles and/or supplies. · The sherpa will get a couple “days off” during the middle of the expedition to run home for a couple days (this is normally done after the second acclimatization lap, but is up to Ang Jangbu to decide what is appropriate). · Of the $1000 IMG collects for tip, $ 500 will be considered earned once the climber makes it to Camp 2. · Of the $1000 IMG collects for tip, the full amount will be considered earned once the climber makes it to Camp 4 (regardless of whether summit is reached). I will look forward to meeting you in March.
Regards,Jangbu
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To learn more about the sherpa culture, read Beyond the Summit by Linda LeBlanc.
Sherpas are the true hereos of Everest. To learn more about this amazing tribe, read Beyond the Summit by Linda LeBlanc. Details of Sherpa culture and religion are interwoven in a tale of romance and high adventure. The story has something for everyone: a love affair between an American journalist and Sherpa guide, conflict between generations as the modern world challenges centuries of tradition, an expedition from the porter’s point of view.
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Beyond the Summit, is the rare gem that shows us the triumphs and challenges of a major climb from the porter’s point of view. The love of two people from diverse cultures is the fiery centerpiece of a novel that leads its readers through harshly beautiful and highly dangerous territory to the roof of the world. Malcolm Campbell, book reviewer
Conflict and dialog keep this gripping story of destiny, romance and adventure moving from the first page to the last paragraph. LeBlanc has a genius for bonding her readers and her characters. I found I was empathizing in turn with each character as they faced their own personal crisis or trauma.
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A gripping, gut-twisting expedition through the eyes of a porter reveals the heart and soul of Sherpas living in the shadows of Everest. EverestNews.com
A hard-hitting blend of adventure and romance which deserves a spot in any serious fiction collection. Midwest Book Review
LeBlanc is equally adept at describing complex, elusive emotions and the beautiful, terrifying aspect of the Himalayan Mountains. Boulder Daily Camera
LeBlanc’s vivid description of the Himalayas and the climbing culture makes this a powerful read. Rocky Mt News Pick of the Week
A rich adventure into the heart of the Himalayan Kingdom. Fantastic story-telling from one who has been there. USABookNews.com
This is the book to read before you embark on your pilgrimage to Nepal. The author knows and loves the people and the country, and makes you feel the cold thin air, the hard rocks of the mountains, the tough life of the Sherpa guides, and you learn to love them too. This is a higly literate, but also very readable book. Highly recommended.”
– John (college professor)
Memorable characters and harrowing encounters with the mountains keep the action moving with a vibrant balance of vivid description and dialogue. Literary Cafe Host, Healdsburg, CA
This superbly-crafted novel will land you in a world of unimaginable beauty, adventure, and romance. The love story will keep you awake at night with its vibrant tension and deep rich longing. Wick Downing, author of nine novels
Such vividly depicted images of the Everest region and the Sherpa people are the perfect scenario for the romance and adventure feats narrated. It’s a page-turner, so engrossing you end up wanting to visit Nepal! Not just novel, but perfect for those seeking to get acquainted with the culture of this country.
By Claudia Fournier (América, Bs. As., Argentina)
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A sherpa named karma ... wow !!!
you go bob ... us landlubbers marvel
You never cease to amaze me. The kids and I have been reading about Everest on the internet. Keep the information coming...we love it :)
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