Nick Heil

Outside

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Digital Editorial Director of Outside and the author of Dark Summit: The True Story of Everest's Most Controversial Season

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Sherpas on Mount Everest say they’re going on strike after an avalanche killed 16 of their colleagues.

Sherpas Quit the Mountain

Sherpas on Mount Everest say they’re going on strike after an avalanche killed 16 of their colleagues.

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Since Edmund Hillary got all the credit for the first ascent of Mount Everest, the role of his sherpa, Tenzing Norgay, has been recognized as at least equally important.

Tragedy on Mt. Everest Puts Spotlight on Sherpas

Since Edmund Hillary got all the credit for the first ascent of Mount Everest, the role of his sherpa, Tenzing Norgay, has been recognized as at least equally important.

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