Sherpa: The Proving Grounds (2002)
- CategoryDocumentary
- LanguageEnglish
- Runtime1h 12m
- DirectorWin Whittaker
- Year2002
- Release dateJun 12, 2002
- StarsLou Whittaker, Jim Whittaker, Robert Link, Nawang Gombu Sherpa
Sherpa: The Proving Grounds
When Tenzing Norgay, a Sherpa, joined Edmund Hillary as the first men to summit Mount Everest in 1953, it alerted the world to the indispensable role of the Sherpas on any Himalayan expeditions. By 1954 the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (HMI) was founded to marry the high-altitude strengths of the Sherpa with technical climbing skills. The HMI’s arduous training program has been developing mountaineers who play crucial roles in the success of Himalayan ascents. In 1967, HMI’s field director Nawang Gombu, a Sherpa and the first man to summit Everest twice, was charged with training women as well. In Sherpa: the Proving Grounds we follow a team of intrepid young women as they attack the grueling 28-day course.
Sherpa: The Proving Grounds Synopsis
Sherpa: The Proving Grounds (2002) is part of the 1337x catalog. This captivating Documentary film delivers a memorable cinematic experience from start to finish. Directed by Win Whittaker, the film showcases masterful storytelling and visual artistry. Featuring standout performances from Lou Whittaker, Jim Whittaker, Robert Link, the cast brings depth and authenticity to every scene. It has a runtime of 1h 12m. When Tenzing Norgay, a Sherpa, joined Edmund Hillary as the first men to summit Mount Everest in 1953, it alerted the world to the indispensable role of the Sherpas on any Himalayan expeditions. By 19...
