Nawang Gombu

Over the years a large number of Sherpas have been instrumental helping others to achieve successful ascents of the mighty Mount Everest. One such person is Nawang Gombu, a Sherpa mountaineer born in 1936 in the More...

First Blind Man in History to Summit Mount Everest

At first glance, Erik Weihenmayer’s achievements are impressive, but not particularly amazing. Sure, he has climbed all of the world’s Seven Summits—including the famed Mount Everest—plus, he has run marathons, More...