What Does Mount Everest Mean to Nepal?

You cannot travel through Nepal without thinking about the world’s tallest mountain.  So what does Mount Everest mean to Nepalese people, and how is it shaping Nepal’s culture, economy, and tourism? And what is it like to climb Mount Everest in the first place?We’re chatting with Philip Henderson, a member of the first all Black team of climbers to have summited Mount Everest, and Amrit Ale and Shanta Nepali, two friends of Philip’s who call Nepal home and have special connections to the local climbing community as well as Mount Everest itself. GUESTS:Guests: Philip Henderson - Expedition Leadhttps://www.fullcircleeverest.com/  Amrit Ale - Sherpa Climber https://www.amritale.com/ Shanta Nepali - Documentary https://www.shantanepaliproductions.com/Full Circle summit team:Manoah Ainuu @adreadedclimberEvan Green @thegreenevanKG Kagami @kg_mountain_expThomas Moore @thomasdmooreDom Mullins @domthesoulifugidRosemary Saal @everywhere.roseEddie Taylor @alldayeddieSherpa climbers:Pasang Nima SherpaLakpa Chhiri SherpaPhurtemba SherpaDawa Chhiri SherpaSonam Gaylje SherpaNima Nuru SherpaChopal Sherpachawang Lhendup SherpaTashi Gyalje SherpaAmrit Ale @himalayanquestsCamera crew:Pemba Sherpa @pemba_sharwaNawang Tenji Sherpa @ngawang_tenjingRESOURCES:https://www.economist.com/graphic-detail/2020/09/20/more-people-are-climbing-to-the-top-of-mount-everest-than-ever-before https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/mount-everest