@@FriedChairsDoes that mean figure skaters who are born in places with winter shouldn’t be proud if they win? Only those from tropical countries can brag for being able to skate?
There should be a compulsory contribution by all climbers into a fund that guarantees a substantial payout to the family of any Sherpa who dies on the job. It's disgusting how these guys are exploited.
@@carlnielsen3833 Ummm…that’s called “insurance”. And that is paid. You kids have VERY LITTLE idea what is happening there…yet you have tons of ideas and opinions. How about you don’t have opinions about things you’re clueless about???? Aka: KNOW YOUR ROLE!!! “It’s disgusting how they’re exploited”. No. What’s disgusting is how you build opinions about things when you’re soooooo wrong. 🙄 Why are you kids always so upset about things you don’t even know about.
High risk insurance is compulsary to be paid out for local Sherpas before climbing Everest.. If something goes wrong, the insurance money goes to the family.
If you cannot climb the mountain without a Sherpa carrying all your equipment or have not summited other 8,000m peaks you should not be allowed on the mountain. The mountain should be reserved only for the best climbers and locals. There’s far too many people with little to no climbing experience thinking they can just pay enough money to have sherpas do it for them.
@@zxqwerxz Is money going to suddenly allow your body to handle the cruising altitude of an airliner? Absolutely not. These people who die on the mountain every year have no idea what they are signing up for. Past a certain altitude your body begins to shut down and if you don’t have the physical capability to handle it you will die and put the sherpas in danger trying g to save you.
@@zxqwerxz because there is a level of skill required that money simply cannot buy. and you will be left behind with no mercy if you cant keep up. because it is not an indoor rock climbing facility. it is the biggest mountain on earth. and everyone is just a sack of meat up there
@@zxqwerxz Because you cannot buy the ability to survive above 8000m. If your body cannot handle it you will die up there and your body will be left as a reminder of what happens to those who ignore their limits.
This is so interesting. Those sherpas, porters, the people who cart stuff up should be paid so much more! 12 dollars a day to lift your own body weight up thousands of meters!?
Not only them but, all the people that maintain logistics on 5 camps on the South Ridge of Everest so they can have a cup of coffee at 5.5km in the sky
@@Canb.d Which part of it is not true? Basic economics 101, it pays bills. If they can find a better pay job, they should go. It happens everywhere, welcome to the real world. Tell me are you willing to pay extra to what you have to when you shop in supermarkets, dine in restaurants, or travelling overseas?
All those Porters and Guides need to strike and stop the abuse of them.... I mean $70,000 to climb, what's another $1,000 or two to give them folks a little better life?
I can't fathom how entitled you are mate. They're drinking maggoty rice wine, they are no in a position to complain as the gov. dose jack shit for them, even worse to strike. Make a fuss and ... strike, you might find yourself not welcomed anywhere in the area.
@@thisiscrazy4122 you are the one who sounds entitled.....if they all joined together you think the Everest train is going to stop? NO it won't unless there are no Sherpas to do the hard work....they'll pay and with enough outcry from the climbers the Gov. will have no choice....either that or the beauty of Everest will return w/o a bunch of littering, destructive climbers.....go drink your roo piss mate....
Ummm….porters and guides make 5-6 x the average yearly salary in Nepal…in just a few months. They are already paid VERY well. Calm your virtue signaling.
The climbers are not to blame. The expedition companies are. The climbers most likely do not even know how low they are paid, the climbers pay 73k and they expect that a big part goes to the support team.
They need to make it a law that the tourists must carry all their own supplies across the Khumbu Icefall. That will cut down on the crowds and save sherpa lives. Right now the rich people are basically outsourcing the biggest risks to the sherpas. This video shows a lot of tourists that aren't mountaineers and don't have basic climbing skills.
@@Delta9SFBay11 But that would be unfair for those few people who are really able to climb the mountain on their own. And for those who can't spend half a million dollars. It will end up being a rich-men-only thing. What they should make for the participants is something like a fitness- and climbing skill test before they even get to the base camp. If they don't have the skills it's a simple NO!
@@SunandorEven if they are fit and able to climb themselves, they are not able to take all their loads up there by themselves. I don’t think you understand how hard is Sherpa’s job up there.
Yikes, that woman struggling to use her crampons while jumaring at the training slabs then needing the sherpas to pull her up - ultra cringe :( These guiding companies have a lot of sherpa blood on their hands by cluttering the mountain with dangerously inexperienced rich people that need their hand held to the summit, and inevetibly require extremely risky recue.
same thought. That woman has no business trying to summit Everest. I bet she posts on social media as much as possible about her attempt to conquer Everest.
@@gfuentes8449How did you get that impression? It’s regarding fulfillment, emotional gratification, & adrenalin rather than mere accomplishment. It’s a status symbol, a way to validate their success and wealth while seeking fulfillment.
@@GoShwkk Yeah ofcourse. It takes skill, determination, will power, immaculate planning, mercy of the weather Gods, etc. I'm not trying to make it seem like a small feat, but the variables and necessities involved take a lot of money, a normal guy like me can't even think of going there even though I like hiking and basic climbing but without risking my life in the most harsh environment. I'd have to be very rich or basically do a fundraiser to do that. So there lies the problem and my op comment comes into play
Phurba Wangchhu is wise in saying the future for his people (Sherpas) lays in education and predicting that in 20 yrs there may not be any sherpas left to serve as guides or porters. As much as I admire the climbing spirit, I still hope he gets his wish. It's hard to see these people repeatedly risking their lives while simultaneously watching their country's natural beauty deteriorate for a few dollars.
Exactly. If people still want to do it, then great, but it should be a choice, not an economic necessity, and they should be able to walk away and find another decent job.
I struggle to understand how people feel so comfortable putting others at risk for a task they aren't equipped to even carry their own weight on. Where does the sense of accomplishment come from?
Lol. But isn't that a subsidy? How dare you subsidize a third world country. Oh it's not China? Well then it's OK. Subsidize away. Show us your magnanimity
The Sherpas are truly the unsung heroes in the journey of conquering the mountains. While climbers enjoy the glory, it is the Sherpas who contribute immensely with their resilience, experience, and dedication. They not only guide the way but also ensure safety and provide support in every aspect, from carrying heavy loads to dealing with harsh weather conditions. Without them, the dream of reaching the summit would be much harder to realize. 🤔
I have been with Nepali friends gentle trekking & exploring up Lukla & Namche Bazaar way...& was simply staggered by the sheer amount of braggadocious, determined, single-minded, focused, arrogant, show-off 'look at me' Westerners I met doing all things Everest & Base Camp expedition-wise...We went up for some fun, fresh air, see the mountains & to explore the area but my goodness, these McKinsey & Company types who spend hundreds of thousands of $$$'s to get 'I climbed Everest' on their CV & bore anyone within earshot for years to come were an awful, if highly lucrative lot when I unfortunately encountered them. I also met a couple of American chancers who'd only met in Delhi & decided they would attempt to climb Everest themselves on their own, but as Base Camp is a strictly for those expeditions who have paid all the fees, these two chancers were swiftly kicked-out & sent packing, & word of these two soon spread down the valley & their notoriety rapidly spread as they attempted to return back down to Lukla...!!!
So disrespectful. As if 99% of the people making the summit these days would have even come close on an actual expedition. This is like when they let kids sit on a pony guided by an actual horse rider and they tell everyone they went horse riding, only then it's cute and understandable.
@@eevee2411 What an absolute dramaqueen. A pony ride???? Seriously??? You’re not even trying to be factual. You’re just SUPER emotional and trying to spill feelings. Grow up. Learn what you’re talking about before you have an opinion.
@@_Ben4810 Ummm….nobody pays “hundreds of thousands” to get a “I climbed Everest” on the CV. Grow up. You’re literally lying in order to push a narrative. “Gentle trekking”???? Yeah. You have ZERO clue what you’re talking about. Stop making things up. It’s blatantly obvious to those that actually know what they’re talking about.
Unfortunately this type of thing attracts the absolute worst “Type A” executives who only do this to brag to their other wan ker mates and boardroom speeches
@@sauce1232 yeah but a school teacher doesn't risk their life every minute of the day....How much is your life worth?....It's like saying Elon makes in a day what a teacher makes in a lifetime....what is your point?
@@Delta9SFBay11 Miners who work in mines to extract the precious metals to build your smartphone also risk their life. Sherpas love their job and thanks to that they can now send their kids to university, offering them a better future than growing potatoes. You people think Sherpas are some kind of slaves but they are like rock stars in Nepal.
@sendthis9480 How do you not see the irony in that statement? Making an observation about something you've made an effort to learn about isnt "audacity." What is audacious is you being so incredibly bitter than you want to shit on people who are trying to educate/better themselves purely because they weren't better educated. You are a victim of your own cognitive bias. Or are you not overestimating your understanding of the thought processes of total strangers on the internet? Genuinely pathetic that a grown ass adult is lashing out at a stranger for daring to have empathy and wish for better for others. Stay inside. The world is better off without your influence.
@@ethysis What an absolute dramaqueen. Grow up kiddo. Nobody here is “trying to learn” or “educate themselves”. Everyone here is virtue signaling, and spilling emotions based off little to no information. All you kids need to know your role. That’s about the end of it. Gaslight if you need to. I know the real reasons. Good luck emotional little kid.
Whoever climb the Everest, please give the Sherpa tip as well. If the tour company and government still want this business to continue, pay the Sherpa properly. They risk their lives assisting climbers. They deserve high pay for that. And don't forget people who transport supplies to the Everest too.
Blows my mind every time I see people do the most dangerous jobs in the world but have the biggest smiles on their face even though they make the smallest amounts of money. Not to mention even as an American I laugh every time I hear an American brag about summiting Mount Everest when the Sherpas do it multiple times a year or at the very least have done it multiple times in their lifetime😂😂. Climbing Mount Everest is almost like a d**k swinging contest for rich mountaineers. And I'm not trying to take away the amazing feat of climbing the second most dangerous mountain in the world because it is quite an amazing feat to have done so but you just see how much more humble the Sherpas are. And for anybody reading this comment yes as far as percentages go there is a more deadly mountain in Nepal than Mount Everest. Annapurna 1 is the most deadliest mountain in Nepal because of how steep the sides of the mountains are people have been crushed by boulders the size of cars ice blocks the size of cars avalanches. It's all around a way more deadly mountain than Mount Everest ever will be. Now technically Mount Everest has killed more people but the percent of people killed for every ten people that climb Annapurna 1 is whey higher than the percent of every ten people killed on mount Everest.
They have the biggest smiles because they are making a lot of money for doing their job, compared to what they would be making doing something else. I do agree with you on most of the other stuff you said about people bragging
Agree , the ultra rich just want their bragging rights . They want their pictures of themselves on Everest for their desk in their office. It's funny to me , they never seem to climb K2 🤭, because they can't! You actually need to be a real climber to climb K2.
@@whysix3417 that's not true for all jobs. there's literally a ton of videos on business insider where these people have the biggest "smiles" for doing some of the most dangerous jobs for low pay.
Seeing the Porters carrying the heavy load saddens my heart. There are people that don't work hard yet don't lift a finger. Hope the porters are happy atleast
Yeah it's ridiculous and some of the bozos fall into crevasses or die of altitude sickness. For what! It's like other bozos who take selfies up high and end up going into eternity. Heaven or you know where. Some who have died on mountains have kids. It's selfish.
@@hermaeusmora2945 Yeah, the pollution is what gets me the most. It's disgusting. And you know all that garbage is never going to decompose because of the low temperatures.
No one can get pulled up that mountain. They can be assisted with fixed ropes and experienced guides- but once you start getting over aboot 6,000 meters it’s not physically possible for someone to pull another climber to the summit. This is one of the reasons why so many bodies are left on the mountain.
I really respect these people's way of life and hard work. Everywhere in the world people do what they have to do to provide for their families and themselves.
Everywhere in the world except Canada and the US where thousands of prime age men are playing video games in their parent’s basement saying, “It’s just not worth working”.
Sherpas should be making a minimum of $500 a day. Not traveling agencies making all the money and keeping it. Because without the Sherpas they wouldn't be able to do it❤
Most of the comments here are just envious people who themselves can't climb. I think to those who climb it is still Everest no matter what. No matter what it is the highest point on Earth so every climber should and must aspire for summitting this mountain. If there are sherpas or there are no sherpas, it does not matter as we are simply living in this age when Himalayan climbs are like that and we want to give something back to the community.
Sherpas, indeed a lot of populations living in elevated regions like those in Tibet, have special genetics that allow them to utilize oxygen well and have above average endurance. An evolutionary advantage from thousands of years of living and surviving on the rooftop of the world!
There should be fitness tests akin to what Formula One drivers have to go through for anyone wishing to make the climb up Everest. Added with that should be summiting at least 50% of all mountains above 8,000 metres across the world, all before they even think about Everest.
Why can't sherpas go on a strike and demand increase in their wages? i think it's insane each climbers pay 100k and sherpas only making fraction of that. it's not fair.
The trekking companys should charge some of the cost directly to the sherpas. 5K per summit attempt is fair. The trekking company must provide gear for sherpas also. IMO😊
I’m Polish , my name is Piotr streemich Tatamovich, in 2002 I cross Hillary step in just white track suit and crocs from TKmaxx , when I reach summit I eat 4 polish sausages and return back the basecamp in 45 minutes, I’m best climber in world, like betman. Now I retire and drive (and steal packages) with DPD.
09:49 This is such a beautiful moment! Climbing Mount Everest is a dream for many, but it’s not just about reaching the summit-it’s about the journey. The high cost reflects the complexity of the expedition, from permits to specialized gear and expert guides. It’s a challenge that few can afford but many aspire to
The sherpas and the porter are the main character of this expedition AND THEY SHOULD GET PAID MORE! sometimes this company just rack the price and they get paid so little those sherpas should be able to retire after 3-4 climb it crazy!!
Those sherpas get paid barely anything for risking their lives and then rich people complain if they end up dying on the mountain.......The whole greed thing is awful......For ordinary ( and even rich people) you can do affordable tours to Everest base camp and help the Nepalese economy......By doing this you don't put yourself or a sherpa in harms way and you get to see the beauty of Nepal and they gain employ by taking you on these long treks.......Everyone is happy and everyone is safe.
Isn’t it so greedy people can take money from out-of-touch narcissists all while grossly underpaying the people who risk their lives doing all the work
Climbing Mount Everest is a monumental physical, mental, and financial challenge. The costs involved are a reflection of the remote location, the dangers of the mountain, and the need for experienced support staff, top-quality gear, and meticulous planning. For those who dream of standing on the world’s highest summit, the price is steep, but the experience is often seen as priceless.
There's so many people making these climbs, that there's even infrastructure in place to let these tourists "glamp" while climbing Mt Everest. 😂 The climb now just doesn't feel as impressive as before, since rich tourists can pay their way to be dragged up the mountain. It's the Sherpas and the local community making this happen, that are the most impressive
Vickor Tatamovich here , I’m polish , I climbed Everest 4 times with no oxygen and wearing flip flops and shorts , I take 2 days to reach top and plant polish flag with symbol of the polish sausage, I’m best mountain climber in world , like betman.
Reminds me of corporate slavery... the work conditions are obviously much different, but the people who actually do the hardest work are usually the least rewarded, although the company rests on their shoulders.
Sherpas and porters are the real GOAT! Their bodies are custom built to climb these summits on a regular basis! My ghosh! To those instagram flex hungry people out there let me tell you! You are nothing without them!
If you cannot summit Everest on your own, then you should not attempt it whatsoever because that’s not a true mountaineer. Everest should be like it was in the glory days where summitting it was actually a massive human accomplishment, using Sherpas and pretty much only being accessible to the very rich, who could care less about the lives, they’re putting at stake along with the pollution they leave behind… It’s a fall from grace for anybody who consider them themselves mountaineer. Again, if you can’t do it by yourself, then don’t do it all work up to it if you can that’s the entire point of Everest.
Nepal people are very lucky in India border area. Very beautiful place and very natural Nature for floating Tourist in all seasons. Survive. Cleaning wastage is very headache and very expensive.
Will this world ever be fair... Will people that run business ever be fair to their employees who do hard work... Will ever empathy not greed become a lead motivation for actions...
It’s big tourism for the Country… they should charge a clean up fee because what they are leaving behind year after year is just SICK and these wealthy climbers are not accounting for how it effects the people that live down the mountain.
This is unsustainable. Mountaineering is an awesome hobby, but this is like over-fishing. Soon enough, nobody will be climbing Everest because it will be too dirty with nobody willing to guide you.
Fly the supplies into the lower base camps. If food is that expensive, there is no way that its not economically viable. its 100% that people would visit as a tourist and do lower camp stages just to be on the mountain, not to climb to the top. If the base camps are properly supplied, than its a lot less demanding for the select few who do want to go all the way up. Maybe it takes away from the majestic, but they could obviously build fixed pathing into the bedrock that goes around the glaciers. It might take longer, but some people might like the lower risk of death....
Supplies are already flown and portered into the lower base camps. People do visit the lower base camps. Infact 95% of all visitors never go above the base camp but it only costs around 1k - 2K per person. There is also already somewhat fixed pathing but due to how many avalanches there are, only so much can be done.
@@WoahItsRuka Clearly not enough flying. Would you rather have limited supply of food/rice that cost $60+ cause they can't carry it up the mountain fast enough. Or as much food/rice as you wanted for $60+ a bag cause it was flown in? Although if done properly, I don't see how prices couldn't fall.
The weight of food, water and fuel ,plus the weather conditions make it unreliable. They cannot even retrieve some bodies and as a pilot would you fly like in a mist and thin air ?
I asked Chris Bonington a question at the Hay-on-Wye literary festival a few years ago, i asked him what advice he would give people who are thinking about climbing Mount Everest, he said "Don't bother."..
I find it ironic that there are those who make the summit and brag, but the Sherpas have summitted far more and are humble.
yeah no one's ever made this point in the past 20 yrs
Most is because they work doing this, while the ones who pay are doing this most for status.
brag? its an accomplishment theyre proud of...it comes off as "bragging" to insecure small people like you
They have had much more time to acclimate and are born at the high altitude so it’s much easier for them.
@@FriedChairsDoes that mean figure skaters who are born in places with winter shouldn’t be proud if they win? Only those from tropical countries can brag for being able to skate?
There should be a compulsory contribution by all climbers into a fund that guarantees a substantial payout to the family of any Sherpa who dies on the job. It's disgusting how these guys are exploited.
Agreed well said nephew
Agreed well said grandpa @@pain-guin3413
@@carlnielsen3833
Ummm…that’s called “insurance”.
And that is paid.
You kids have VERY LITTLE idea what is happening there…yet you have tons of ideas and opinions.
How about you don’t have opinions about things you’re clueless about????
Aka: KNOW YOUR ROLE!!!
“It’s disgusting how they’re exploited”.
No.
What’s disgusting is how you build opinions about things when you’re soooooo wrong.
🙄
Why are you kids always so upset about things you don’t even know about.
High risk insurance is compulsary to be paid out for local Sherpas before climbing Everest.. If something goes wrong, the insurance money goes to the family.
@@sendthis9480 but is it substantial?
If you cannot climb the mountain without a Sherpa carrying all your equipment or have not summited other 8,000m peaks you should not be allowed on the mountain. The mountain should be reserved only for the best climbers and locals. There’s far too many people with little to no climbing experience thinking they can just pay enough money to have sherpas do it for them.
Sounds like poor person talk. Why should nonsense like natural ability limit ones potential? Money equalizes all deficiencies.
@@zxqwerxz why are you proxy bragging mate? we all know you are a poor sod?
@@zxqwerxz Is money going to suddenly allow your body to handle the cruising altitude of an airliner? Absolutely not. These people who die on the mountain every year have no idea what they are signing up for. Past a certain altitude your body begins to shut down and if you don’t have the physical capability to handle it you will die and put the sherpas in danger trying g to save you.
@@zxqwerxz because there is a level of skill required that money simply cannot buy. and you will be left behind with no mercy if you cant keep up. because it is not an indoor rock climbing facility. it is the biggest mountain on earth. and everyone is just a sack of meat up there
@@zxqwerxz Because you cannot buy the ability to survive above 8000m. If your body cannot handle it you will die up there and your body will be left as a reminder of what happens to those who ignore their limits.
This is so interesting. Those sherpas, porters, the people who cart stuff up should be paid so much more! 12 dollars a day to lift your own body weight up thousands of meters!?
Without Sherpas they are nothing.
Not only them but, all the people that maintain logistics on 5 camps on the South Ridge of Everest so they can have a cup of coffee at 5.5km in the sky
Without them, there won't be shepherds, and they won't be making the money, just saying.
And without the third world people slaving in factories, the stuff in your house wouldn’t be as nice and cheap as it is!
@@Ustp27Do You think so? Such a clever observation you got there. You know, water is wet! You might be fascinated by this fact, handle it with caution
@@Canb.d Which part of it is not true? Basic economics 101, it pays bills. If they can find a better pay job, they should go. It happens everywhere, welcome to the real world. Tell me are you willing to pay extra to what you have to when you shop in supermarkets, dine in restaurants, or travelling overseas?
All those Porters and Guides need to strike and stop the abuse of them.... I mean $70,000 to climb, what's another $1,000 or two to give them folks a little better life?
That would go straight to the middle man pocket.
Unless they give as tips.
I can't fathom how entitled you are mate. They're drinking maggoty rice wine, they are no in a position to complain as the gov. dose jack shit for them, even worse to strike. Make a fuss and ... strike, you might find yourself not welcomed anywhere in the area.
@@thisiscrazy4122 you are the one who sounds entitled.....if they all joined together you think the Everest train is going to stop? NO it won't unless there are no Sherpas to do the hard work....they'll pay and with enough outcry from the climbers the Gov. will have no choice....either that or the beauty of Everest will return w/o a bunch of littering, destructive climbers.....go drink your roo piss mate....
Ummm….porters and guides make 5-6 x the average yearly salary in Nepal…in just a few months.
They are already paid VERY well.
Calm your virtue signaling.
Well, nobody is forcing them to do it.
im happy they focused on interviewing the sherpas, porters and locals, instead of the rich foreigners
It's ridiculous hpw lottle the porters get paid, the international climbers and expedition companies should be ashamed of themselves.
The climbers are not to blame. The expedition companies are. The climbers most likely do not even know how low they are paid, the climbers pay 73k and they expect that a big part goes to the support team.
They need to make it a law that the tourists must carry all their own supplies across the Khumbu Icefall. That will cut down on the crowds and save sherpa lives. Right now the rich people are basically outsourcing the biggest risks to the sherpas. This video shows a lot of tourists that aren't mountaineers and don't have basic climbing skills.
they don't need a law, they need to charge 10X what they do now.
@@Delta9SFBay11 But that would be unfair for those few people who are really able to climb the mountain on their own. And for those who can't spend half a million dollars. It will end up being a rich-men-only thing.
What they should make for the participants is something like a fitness- and climbing skill test before they even get to the base camp. If they don't have the skills it's a simple NO!
@@SunandorEven if they are fit and able to climb themselves, they are not able to take all their loads up there by themselves. I don’t think you understand how hard is Sherpa’s job up there.
@@tseringsherpa967 I totally agree with you. But there would be at least not so many deaths every year!
@Sunandor good idea.
Yikes, that woman struggling to use her crampons while jumaring at the training slabs then needing the sherpas to pull her up - ultra cringe :(
These guiding companies have a lot of sherpa blood on their hands by cluttering the mountain with dangerously inexperienced rich people that need their hand held to the summit, and inevetibly require extremely risky recue.
same thought. That woman has no business trying to summit Everest. I bet she posts on social media as much as possible about her attempt to conquer Everest.
I wonder if that was one of the producers of this film doing it at the base camp. Cuz yeah that was embarrassing for her
Are we talking about 'climbing Mount Everest' or being dragged to the summit of Mount Everest?
That"s right.
ask the Nepalese government.. 🤭
PAY YOUR SHERPAS THEY ARE THE TRUE HEROS OF THE MOUNTAIN!!!!
and the porters too for the shit they carry for the rich peple
It isn't about how high the mountain is , It is about what a person with money wants to make themselves feel
And people might argue that it is about testing their limits, there are a hundred other ways to test yourself with less risk of dying.
ok so you could climb everest. with a shepra. is what you're saying.
@@gfuentes8449How did you get that impression? It’s regarding fulfillment, emotional gratification, & adrenalin rather than mere accomplishment. It’s a status symbol, a way to validate their success and wealth while seeking fulfillment.
Well they still have to climb all of it it’s not like oh u r rich we will carry u all the way up no they still have to do all the work
@@GoShwkk Yeah ofcourse. It takes skill, determination, will power, immaculate planning, mercy of the weather Gods, etc. I'm not trying to make it seem like a small feat, but the variables and necessities involved take a lot of money, a normal guy like me can't even think of going there even though I like hiking and basic climbing but without risking my life in the most harsh environment. I'd have to be very rich or basically do a fundraiser to do that. So there lies the problem and my op comment comes into play
Base camp by Helicopter is crazy work!! Screw acclimation all the way out the door!
Ikr? Might as well build helipad on the summit for people like him.
Phurba Wangchhu is wise in saying the future for his people (Sherpas) lays in education and predicting that in 20 yrs there may not be any sherpas left to serve as guides or porters. As much as I admire the climbing spirit, I still hope he gets his wish. It's hard to see these people repeatedly risking their lives while simultaneously watching their country's natural beauty deteriorate for a few dollars.
Exactly. If people still want to do it, then great, but it should be a choice, not an economic necessity, and they should be able to walk away and find another decent job.
I struggle to understand how people feel so comfortable putting others at risk for a task they aren't equipped to even carry their own weight on. Where does the sense of accomplishment come from?
Amazing job with this documentary! Following the lives of the locals was something very touching 😢
This needs to be nominated for Documentary of the Year!
It should cost $1M to climb Everest. Sherpas split $500K. Company, and Country split the other $500K.
I'd say it should be MORE expensive since asshole climbers have left their trash all over the mountain for decades.
Yea boy I agree 👍🏾 💯
Lol. But isn't that a subsidy? How dare you subsidize a third world country. Oh it's not China? Well then it's OK. Subsidize away. Show us your magnanimity
Might as well, at least the locals can benefit more for once @@aaabbb-py5xd
Bad business strategy, if it cost that much to climb then way less people would go climb. Therefore, way less Sherpas will have a job.
The Sherpas are truly the unsung heroes in the journey of conquering the mountains. While climbers enjoy the glory, it is the Sherpas who contribute immensely with their resilience, experience, and dedication. They not only guide the way but also ensure safety and provide support in every aspect, from carrying heavy loads to dealing with harsh weather conditions. Without them, the dream of reaching the summit would be much harder to realize. 🤔
We should create a marketplace for sherpas and porters. They deserves the money, not outside mountain agency.
Fantastic documentary. One of the better ones on Everest, and from a completely original angle. Bravo
I have been with Nepali friends gentle trekking & exploring up Lukla & Namche Bazaar way...& was simply staggered by the sheer amount of braggadocious, determined, single-minded, focused, arrogant, show-off 'look at me' Westerners I met doing all things Everest & Base Camp expedition-wise...We went up for some fun, fresh air, see the mountains & to explore the area but my goodness, these McKinsey & Company types who spend hundreds of thousands of $$$'s to get 'I climbed Everest' on their CV & bore anyone within earshot for years to come were an awful, if highly lucrative lot when I unfortunately encountered them.
I also met a couple of American chancers who'd only met in Delhi & decided they would attempt to climb Everest themselves on their own, but as Base Camp is a strictly for those expeditions who have paid all the fees, these two chancers were swiftly kicked-out & sent packing, & word of these two soon spread down the valley & their notoriety rapidly spread as they attempted to return back down to Lukla...!!!
So disrespectful. As if 99% of the people making the summit these days would have even come close on an actual expedition. This is like when they let kids sit on a pony guided by an actual horse rider and they tell everyone they went horse riding, only then it's cute and understandable.
@@eevee2411
What an absolute dramaqueen.
A pony ride????
Seriously???
You’re not even trying to be factual.
You’re just SUPER emotional and trying to spill feelings.
Grow up.
Learn what you’re talking about before you have an opinion.
@@_Ben4810
Ummm….nobody pays “hundreds of thousands” to get a “I climbed Everest” on the CV.
Grow up.
You’re literally lying in order to push a narrative.
“Gentle trekking”????
Yeah. You have ZERO clue what you’re talking about.
Stop making things up.
It’s blatantly obvious to those that actually know what they’re talking about.
Unfortunately this type of thing attracts the absolute worst “Type A” executives who only do this to brag to their other wan ker mates and boardroom speeches
@@timw4432
You kids watch too much tv.
Grow up.
i have a suggestion - ban climbing the Everest all together
Okay if all the Sherpa all band together and refuse to accept jobs then their rate will effectively double or triple.
A Sherpa earn in one summit What a school teacher earn in 2 years in Katmandou.
@@sauce1232 yeah but a school teacher doesn't risk their life every minute of the day....How much is your life worth?....It's like saying Elon makes in a day what a teacher makes in a lifetime....what is your point?
@@Delta9SFBay11 Miners who work in mines to extract the precious metals to build your smartphone also risk their life. Sherpas love their job and thanks to that they can now send their kids to university, offering them a better future than growing potatoes. You people think Sherpas are some kind of slaves but they are like rock stars in Nepal.
What a fantastic doco and the narrators voice is so soothing, I could listen to her for hours explaining to me how paint dries.
This was really different then the Usual business documentaries Really well produced and narrated and flow
They are not actually climbing it. Sherpas are doing all of the work. It's a joke to me.
Wow! Super original take!
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What’s a joke is the audacity all you kids have after watching one or two docs.
Dunning Kruger much?????
@sendthis9480 found the entitled everest climber lmao.
@@eevee2411
What a childish comment.
Grow up.
@sendthis9480 How do you not see the irony in that statement?
Making an observation about something you've made an effort to learn about isnt "audacity."
What is audacious is you being so incredibly bitter than you want to shit on people who are trying to educate/better themselves purely because they weren't better educated.
You are a victim of your own cognitive bias. Or are you not overestimating your understanding of the thought processes of total strangers on the internet?
Genuinely pathetic that a grown ass adult is lashing out at a stranger for daring to have empathy and wish for better for others. Stay inside. The world is better off without your influence.
@@ethysis
What an absolute dramaqueen.
Grow up kiddo.
Nobody here is “trying to learn” or “educate themselves”.
Everyone here is virtue signaling, and spilling emotions based off little to no information.
All you kids need to know your role.
That’s about the end of it.
Gaslight if you need to. I know the real reasons.
Good luck emotional little kid.
Justice for the porters!
Yeahhhhhhh true shit!
Whoever climb the Everest, please give the Sherpa tip as well. If the tour company and government still want this business to continue, pay the Sherpa properly. They risk their lives assisting climbers. They deserve high pay for that. And don't forget people who transport supplies to the Everest too.
I've done the Annapurna Base Camp trek, and what these porters can carry is nothing short of astonishing.
Even tho don’t understand wut he saying but when he say “We felt like we above the star(I Believe)”. I felt it👏🏻
Blows my mind every time I see people do the most dangerous jobs in the world but have the biggest smiles on their face even though they make the smallest amounts of money. Not to mention even as an American I laugh every time I hear an American brag about summiting Mount Everest when the Sherpas do it multiple times a year or at the very least have done it multiple times in their lifetime😂😂. Climbing Mount Everest is almost like a d**k swinging contest for rich mountaineers. And I'm not trying to take away the amazing feat of climbing the second most dangerous mountain in the world because it is quite an amazing feat to have done so but you just see how much more humble the Sherpas are. And for anybody reading this comment yes as far as percentages go there is a more deadly mountain in Nepal than Mount Everest. Annapurna 1 is the most deadliest mountain in Nepal because of how steep the sides of the mountains are people have been crushed by boulders the size of cars ice blocks the size of cars avalanches. It's all around a way more deadly mountain than Mount Everest ever will be. Now technically Mount Everest has killed more people but the percent of people killed for every ten people that climb Annapurna 1 is whey higher than the percent of every ten people killed on mount Everest.
They have the biggest smiles because they are making a lot of money for doing their job, compared to what they would be making doing something else. I do agree with you on most of the other stuff you said about people bragging
Agree , the ultra rich just want their bragging rights . They want their pictures of themselves on Everest for their desk in their office. It's funny to me , they never seem to climb K2 🤭, because they can't! You actually need to be a real climber to climb K2.
@@whysix3417 that's not true for all jobs. there's literally a ton of videos on business insider where these people have the biggest "smiles" for doing some of the most dangerous jobs for low pay.
Those ton of trash left is Unbelievable.
Seeing the Porters carrying the heavy load saddens my heart. There are people that don't work hard yet don't lift a finger. Hope the porters are happy atleast
The more rich people who want to climb Everest just to say they did it are clogging up the trails and risking everyone's lives
AND polluting the mountain
so what?
Yeah it's ridiculous and some of the bozos fall into crevasses or die of altitude sickness. For what! It's like other bozos who take selfies up high and end up going into eternity. Heaven or you know where. Some who have died on mountains have kids. It's selfish.
@@hermaeusmora2945 Yeah, the pollution is what gets me the most. It's disgusting. And you know all that garbage is never going to decompose because of the low temperatures.
@@earnold1896 its everest. There is a reason why its dangerous lmao
Personally, I don't see the honor in being pulled up the mountain by guides.
Facts! Where’s the skill, adventure, risk…..if you’re being guided and with pre destined stops. Weak generation of hikers if you ask me.
No one can get pulled up that mountain. They can be assisted with fixed ropes and experienced guides- but once you start getting over aboot 6,000 meters it’s not physically possible for someone to pull another climber to the summit. This is one of the reasons why so many bodies are left on the mountain.
@@Dee-ye2dknice armchair commentary. Something tells me you wouldn’t even be able to make it to base camp
@@AndorranStairway I never made that claim😂.
@@Dee-ye2dk then cut the crap with the "weak generation of hikers"
The Sherpas should charge more if they aren’t making enough. They are the reason why commercial summits exist.
Those Sherpas and Porters are the true heroes
I really respect these people's way of life and hard work. Everywhere in the world people do what they have to do to provide for their families and themselves.
Everywhere in the world except Canada and the US where thousands of prime age men are playing video games in their parent’s basement saying, “It’s just not worth working”.
Hour-long video just to say it's for the expedition and gear lol
The Sherpas are the real unsung heroes.
Sherpas are the TRUEEEEE heros here 👏👏👏👏👏
Sherpas should be making a minimum of $500 a day. Not traveling agencies making all the money and keeping it. Because without the Sherpas they wouldn't be able to do it❤
Most of the comments here are just envious people who themselves can't climb. I think to those who climb it is still Everest no matter what. No matter what it is the highest point on Earth so every climber should and must aspire for summitting this mountain. If there are sherpas or there are no sherpas, it does not matter as we are simply living in this age when Himalayan climbs are like that and we want to give something back to the community.
Sherpas, indeed a lot of populations living in elevated regions like those in Tibet, have special genetics that allow them to utilize oxygen well and have above average endurance. An evolutionary advantage from thousands of years of living and surviving on the rooftop of the world!
An excellent documentary - good work.
There should be fitness tests akin to what Formula One drivers have to go through for anyone wishing to make the climb up Everest. Added with that should be summiting at least 50% of all mountains above 8,000 metres across the world, all before they even think about Everest.
Nothing beats the duo who climbed Mt Everest and then paraglided to the Indian Ocean. Legends💪
Very interesting. Thank you.
Why can't sherpas go on a strike and demand increase in their wages? i think it's insane each climbers pay 100k and sherpas only making fraction of that. it's not fair.
The trekking companys should charge some of the cost directly to the sherpas. 5K per summit attempt is fair. The trekking company must provide gear for sherpas also. IMO😊
I’m Polish , my name is Piotr streemich Tatamovich, in 2002 I cross Hillary step in just white track suit and crocs from TKmaxx , when I reach summit I eat 4 polish sausages and return back the basecamp in 45 minutes, I’m best climber in world, like betman. Now I retire and drive (and steal packages) with DPD.
09:49 This is such a beautiful moment! Climbing Mount Everest is a dream for many, but it’s not just about reaching the summit-it’s about the journey. The high cost reflects the complexity of the expedition, from permits to specialized gear and expert guides. It’s a challenge that few can afford but many aspire to
Everest, "the mountain where rich people go to die"
Welcome 💀
The sherpas and the porter are the main character of this expedition AND THEY SHOULD GET PAID MORE! sometimes this company just rack the price and they get paid so little those sherpas should be able to retire after 3-4 climb it crazy!!
Those sherpas get paid barely anything for risking their lives and then rich people complain if they end up dying on the mountain.......The whole greed thing is awful......For ordinary ( and even rich people) you can do affordable tours to Everest base camp and help the Nepalese economy......By doing this you don't put yourself or a sherpa in harms way and you get to see the beauty of Nepal and they gain employ by taking you on these long treks.......Everyone is happy and everyone is safe.
Isn’t it so greedy people can take money from out-of-touch narcissists all while grossly underpaying the people who risk their lives doing all the work
Good job Pravin 👏
Climbing Mount Everest is a monumental physical, mental, and financial challenge. The costs involved are a reflection of the remote location, the dangers of the mountain, and the need for experienced support staff, top-quality gear, and meticulous planning. For those who dream of standing on the world’s highest summit, the price is steep, but the experience is often seen as priceless.
Congratulation for the every climbers God Bless For All..
There's so many people making these climbs, that there's even infrastructure in place to let these tourists "glamp" while climbing Mt Everest. 😂 The climb now just doesn't feel as impressive as before, since rich tourists can pay their way to be dragged up the mountain. It's the Sherpas and the local community making this happen, that are the most impressive
That tea house owner who is 55, he looks 35 that is nuts. Absolute legends the Nepalese. Rep the gurkhas🔥
Sadly, a Sherpa's life is worthless to these wealthy egomaniacs.😢
Or as locals call it a mountain of shite because they leave so much on the mountain .
Vickor Tatamovich here , I’m polish , I climbed Everest 4 times with no oxygen and wearing flip flops and shorts , I take 2 days to reach top and plant polish flag with symbol of the polish sausage, I’m best mountain climber in world , like betman.
A great reportage, thanks😊
Nice to see Guy took over Robs business!
Indeed. Looks like it’s doing well to.
Reminds me of corporate slavery... the work conditions are obviously much different, but the people who actually do the hardest work are usually the least rewarded, although the company rests on their shoulders.
Sherpas and porters are the real GOAT! Their bodies are custom built to climb these summits on a regular basis! My ghosh! To those instagram flex hungry people out there let me tell you! You are nothing without them!
Who’s here after the show summit? That comes on after the best show ever survivor?
If you cannot summit Everest on your own, then you should not attempt it whatsoever because that’s not a true mountaineer. Everest should be like it was in the glory days where summitting it was actually a massive human accomplishment, using Sherpas and pretty much only being accessible to the very rich, who could care less about the lives, they’re putting at stake along with the pollution they leave behind… It’s a fall from grace for anybody who consider them themselves mountaineer. Again, if you can’t do it by yourself, then don’t do it all work up to it if you can that’s the entire point of Everest.
I mean.. you can climb it yourself just follow the guides and the other teams on the way up all the ropes are there the only thing is no 02
Sherpa life hang on limit. Some people want its test but for sherpa its a survival thing.
That first shrapa a such a bad ass dude, you can just tell.
4:34 Prime example of when you're a danger to not just yourself...
Nepal people are very lucky in India border area. Very beautiful place and very natural Nature for floating Tourist in all seasons. Survive. Cleaning wastage is very headache and very expensive.
So so Expensive for people and nature by claiming Sagaramatha 😊 love you from 🇳🇵
06:36 Death Stranding **playing Low Roar**
Exactly
sherpas are the real heroes ,they deserve big tips
@22:33 - @22:37 Most important thing said in the piece
You know what they say,... "Only a moron would climb to such peril". Truth.
It is not expensive. It just costs your life...
Do humans have to destroy everything they touch?
Yes i agree. Humans also touch their bodies and also destroy it. I know it's d*mb.
Will this world ever be fair... Will people that run business ever be fair to their employees who do hard work... Will ever empathy not greed become a lead motivation for actions...
No - humans have greed hardwired into their DNA
Wonderful documentary thank you
great documentary. thank you
Wow posting this video same day as Inoxtag mount everest video is crazy coincidence
Because it’s a for rich people.
Rich people systematically destroy all that is good.
And someone should vote for you? Geez you sound like an extremist
"the majority of the money goes to the sherpas"
Tour costs 40k-100k and sherpas get 3k-5k, first minute and already ridiculous
It’s big tourism for the Country… they should charge a clean up fee because what they are leaving behind year after year is just SICK and these wealthy climbers are not accounting for how it effects the people that live down the mountain.
This is unsustainable. Mountaineering is an awesome hobby, but this is like over-fishing. Soon enough, nobody will be climbing Everest because it will be too dirty with nobody willing to guide you.
I do not understand people who feel the need to go up there. I do not have to do this. I won't spend any money on this.
I can't believe the tiny little bit those ladders overlap the edges of the crevasses they go over.
The morality of the rich paying dollars per task is deeply flawed and morally questionable
Sharpa dies helping people but they get paid so little. Make it make sense.
Fly the supplies into the lower base camps. If food is that expensive, there is no way that its not economically viable. its 100% that people would visit as a tourist and do lower camp stages just to be on the mountain, not to climb to the top. If the base camps are properly supplied, than its a lot less demanding for the select few who do want to go all the way up.
Maybe it takes away from the majestic, but they could obviously build fixed pathing into the bedrock that goes around the glaciers. It might take longer, but some people might like the lower risk of death....
Supplies are already flown and portered into the lower base camps. People do visit the lower base camps. Infact 95% of all visitors never go above the base camp but it only costs around 1k - 2K per person. There is also already somewhat fixed pathing but due to how many avalanches there are, only so much can be done.
@@WoahItsRuka Clearly not enough flying. Would you rather have limited supply of food/rice that cost $60+ cause they can't carry it up the mountain fast enough.
Or as much food/rice as you wanted for $60+ a bag cause it was flown in? Although if done properly, I don't see how prices couldn't fall.
The weight of food, water and fuel ,plus the weather conditions make it unreliable. They cannot even retrieve some bodies and as a pilot would you fly like in a mist and thin air ?
I think anyone who climbs mt. Everest are super humans the guides especially, I think they are the strongest people in the world
Risk 100k to lose your life. Mass total sense
I asked Chris Bonington a question at the Hay-on-Wye literary festival a few years ago, i asked him what advice he would give people who are thinking about climbing Mount Everest, he said "Don't bother."..
Absolutely ..! there will no sherpas be founded after a decade if, founded, more expensive. ❤