BBC World Television Producer, Fast:Track

//posted by Jerry Mika under Culture, General, Inspiration & Motivation, Online Store, Photos, Thoughts & Reflections, Treks & Expeditions | March 7th, 2010

fast:track meets the Mt. Everest record breaking Apa Sherpa
BBC World Wide Fast Track
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/8515447.stm

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Apa Sherpa heads to Nepal — but not for Everest

//posted by Jerry Mika under Culture, Events, General, Inspiration & Motivation, Miscellaneous, Photos, Thoughts & Reflections, Treks & Expeditions, Uncategorized | September 27th, 2009

Apa Sherpa heads to Nepal — but not for Everest

Climbing » Record-holding mountaineer aims for first ascent of unnamed peak.

By Brett Prettyman
Updated: 09/24/2009 03:25:23 PM MDT
 

Apa Sherpa has broken the routine: The Salt Lake resident with the world record for the most summits of Mount Everest left for Nepal this week. But it isn’t April.
For the [...]

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World-famous Sherpas have had a mountain of success

//posted by Jerry Mika under Culture, Events, General, Inspiration & Motivation, Miscellaneous, Online Store, Photos, Thoughts & Reflections | June 6th, 2008

WBIR-TV - Knoxville,TN,USA
 They’re two men who’ve reached great heights in their lives. Lahpka Gelu Sherpa and Apa Sherpa have both set mountaineering records that have left many outdoor enthusiasts breathless.
On May 22, 2008, Apa Sherpa broke his own world climbing record by reaching the top of Mt. Everest for an amazing 18th time. Apa, who [...]

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