Sherpas play a vital role in any Mt. Everest expedition. In fact, without them, the endeavor would be virtually impossible. In addition to their strength, stamina, mountaineering abilities and their tolerance to high altitudes, Sherpas are hired to carry supplies and to act as guides, and rescuers, if necessary. The following six Sherpas, all very experienced climbers, will be making the summit attempt with Ben Webster and Nancy Feagin in May 2001.
Lhakpa Gelu Sherpa:( 7 times Everest summiter ) Born 1967
Everest Summit 1993, Autumn with British
Everest Summit 1995, Spring with British
Everest Summit 1996, Spring with British
Everest Summit 1997, Spring with British
Everest Summit 1998, Spring with South African
Everest Summit 1999, Spring with British
Everest Summit 2000, Spring with Canadian/American
Dorjee Sherpa: ( 5 times Everest summiter) Born 1965
Everest Summit 1996 with Imax team
Everest Summit 1997 with American
Everest Summit 1998 with Singapore
Everest Summit 1999 with Canadian
Everest Summit 2000 with Canadian/ American
Jangbu Sherpa: Sherpa ( 5 times Everest summiter) Born 1964
Everest Summit 1995, Spring with British
Everest Summit 1996, Spring with South African
Everest Summit 1998, Spring with South African
Everest Summit 1999, Spring with South African
Everest Summit 2000, Spring with British
Dawa Tseri Sherpa: ( 3 times Everest summiter )
Everest Summit 1994, Southpiller
Everest Summit 1995, Northcol
Everest Summit 1996, Northeast Ridge
Danurbu Sherpa: ( 2 times Everest summiter ) Born 1976
Everest Summit 1999, Spring with British
Everest Summit 2000, Spring with Canadian/American
