What Does Mount Everest Mean to Nepal?

You cannot travel through Nepal without thinking about the world’s tallest mountain.  So what does Mount Everest mean to Nepalese people, and how is it shaping Nepal’s culture, economy, and tourism? And what is it like to climb Mount Everest in the first place?We’re chatting with Philip Henderson, a member of the first all Black team of climbers to have summited Mount Everest, and Amrit Ale and Shanta Nepali, two friends of Philip’s who call Nepal home and have special connections to the local climbing community as well as Mount Everest itself. GUESTS:Guests: Philip Henderson - Expedition Leadhttps://www.fullcircleeverest.com/  Amrit Ale - Sherpa Climber https://www.amritale.com/ Shanta Nepali - Documentary https://www.shantanepaliproductions.com/Full Circle summit team:Manoah Ainuu @adreadedclimberEvan Green @thegreenevanKG Kagami @kg_mountain_expThomas Moore @thomasdmooreDom Mullins @domthesoulifugidRosemary Saal @everywhere.roseEddie Taylor @alldayeddieSherpa climbers:Pasang Nima SherpaLakpa Chhiri SherpaPhurtemba SherpaDawa Chhiri SherpaSonam Gaylje SherpaNima Nuru SherpaChopal Sherpachawang Lhendup SherpaTashi Gyalje SherpaAmrit Ale @himalayanquestsCamera crew:Pemba Sherpa @pemba_sharwaNawang Tenji Sherpa @ngawang_tenjingRESOURCES:https://www.economist.com/graphic-detail/2020/09/20/more-people-are-climbing-to-the-top-of-mount-everest-than-ever-before https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/mount-everest https://www.bloomberg.com/graphics/2020-everest-reopening-sherpa-supply-chain/https://himalayanquests.com/https://www.khumbuclimbingcenter.com/THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR, WORLD NOMADS!Inspiration, opportunities and travel insurance to help you fuel your curiosity, find your journey and travel bravely. Check out www.worldnomads.com.Benefits limits, conditions and exclusions apply. Be sure to read your policy wording.If you're a fan of the show, don't forget to subscribe, rate and review Curious Tourism: Responsible Travel Podcast!Read Erin's award-winning blog: https://pinatravels.org/Follow us on social media @curioustourismpodSubscribe to Kattie's podcasting newsletter Pod the North, here.SUPPORT US ON PATREON for as little as $5 a month!CREDITSWritten and Hosted by: Erin HynesProducer: Kattie LaurMusic from Motion ArrayLogo by Nicole Hall