Sherpa Hospitality as a Cure for Frostbite: A personal perspective on the tigers of Himalayan mountaineering
Written by Mark Horrell
Narrated by Mark Horrell
5/5
()
About this audiobook
The heroic story of how Sherpas stood up and took control of their destiny
Ever since Europeans started exploring the world’s highest mountains and trying to reach their summits in the early 20th century, Sherpas have been an integral part of mountaineering expeditions to the Himalayas. In this anthology curated from his popular Footsteps on the Mountain blog, Mark Horrell explores the evolution of Sherpa mountaineers, from the porters of early expeditions to the superstar climbers of the present day.
Writing with trademark warmth and humour, he starts by bringing to life the Sherpa characters of the early days, describing their customs and superstitions, and putting their contributions and achievements into context.
In the deeply personal second section of the book, he covers some of the conflicts of the 21st century, when a series of high-profile controversies highlighted the tensions between Sherpas and western climbers on Everest. He was a witness to a devastating avalanche in the Khumbu Icefall that killed 16 Nepali mountain workers and led to a labour dispute, and he describes the events that followed from a commercial client’s perspective.
In the final section of the book, he brings the story up to date and looks to the future, as Sherpas have moved out of the limelight of westerners, running successful mountaineering expedition companies and becoming celebrated climbers in their own right.
More audiobooks from Mark Horrell
Feet and Wheels to Chimborazo: A unique climbing and cycling adventure to the summit of Ecuador Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Seven Steps from Snowdon to Everest: A hill walker's journey to the top of the world Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5
Related to Sherpa Hospitality as a Cure for Frostbite
Related audiobooks
The Everest Politics Show: Sorrow and strife on the world’s highest mountain Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Chomolungma Diaries: Climbing Mount Everest with a commercial expedition Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The Ogre: Biography of a mountain and the dramatic story of the first ascent Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5High: Stories of Survival From Everest and K2 Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Imaginary Peaks: The Riesenstein Hoax and Other Mountain Dreams Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Himalayan Adventures: True stories of exploration from the diaries of some of the greatest explorers of the 19th and 20th centuries Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsConquistadors of the Useless: From the Alps to Annapurna Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Misadventure: Lessons Learned from a Life of Ups and Downs Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsHigh Risk: Climbing To Extinction Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Queen of the Mountaineers: The Trailblazing Life of Fanny Bullock Workman Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Manaslu Adventure: Three hapless friends try to climb a big mountain Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5My Old Man and the Mountain: A Memoir Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5To the Last Breath: A Memoir of Going to Extremes Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Limits of the Known Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5One Life One Chance: A story of adrenalin and adventure in the most unforgiving places on earth. Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5An Audio Bundle: Climb & High Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsHigher Love: Climbing and Skiing the Seven Summits Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Adventure Ready: A Hiker's Guide to Planning, Training, and Resiliency Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Desert Walker: My Lucky Life Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Lost Explorer: Finding Mallory on Mount Everest Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Vodka & Sandstorms: What is life but one big adventure. Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The Last Englishman: A 2,640-Mile Hiking Adventure on the Pacific Crest Trail Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Antarctic Tears: Determination, Adversity, and the Pursuit of a Dream at the Bottom of the World Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5High and Low: Hiking Away From Depression Across Scotland Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The Mountain: My Time on Everest Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsTouching the World: A Blind Woman, Two Wheels, 25000 Miles Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Found: A Life in Mountain Rescue Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5On the Ridge Between Life and Death: A Climbing Life Reexamined Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Shining Mountain Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Shook: An Earthquake, a Legendary Mountain Guide, and Everest's Deadliest Day Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5
Outdoors For You
SAS Survival Guide: The Ultimate Guide to Surviving Anywhere Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Mind Gym: An Athlete's Guide to Inner Excellence Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5River Wild: A Thriller Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Birth of The Endless Summer: A Surf Odyssey Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5How to Stay Alive in the Woods: A Complete Guide to Food, Shelter and Self-Preservation Anywhere Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5438 Days: An Extraordinary True Story of Survival at Sea Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Lost in the Wild: Danger and Survival in the North Woods Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Wavewalker: A Memoir of Breaking Free Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Grandma Gatewood's Walk: The Inspiring Story of the Woman Who Saved the Appalachian Trail Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Advanced Bushcraft: An Expert Field Guide to the Art of Wilderness Survival Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Fire in the Straw: Notes on Inventing a Life Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Art of Resilience: Strategies for an Unbreakable Mind and Body Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children From Nature-Deficit Disorder Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5127 Hours Movie Tie- In: Between a Rock and a Hard Place Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Last of His Kind: The Life and Adventures of Bradford Washburn, America's Boldest Mountaineer Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Free Outside: A Trek Against Time and Distance Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Dangerous Book for Boys Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Deep Blue: Stories of Shipwreck, Sunken Treasure and Survival Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Why We Swim Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5A Survival Guide for Life: How to Achieve Your Goals, Thrive in Adversity, and Grow in Character Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Hiking Through: One Man's Journey to Peace and Freedom on the Appalachian Trail Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Rough Water: Stories of Survival From The Sea Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Bushcraft First Aid: A Field Guide to Wilderness Emergency Care Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Thirst: 2600 Miles to Home Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5SAS Survival Guide – Health: The Ultimate Guide to Surviving Anywhere Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Will to Wild: Adventures Great and Small to Change Your Life Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Escape from the Ordinary Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Microadventures: Local Discoveries for Great Escapes Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5
Reviews for Sherpa Hospitality as a Cure for Frostbite
1 rating1 review
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5High altitude realism you can trust. MH is humble and funny.