In the world of high-altitude mountaineering, few names resonate as profoundly as Pasang Namgel Sherpa. With a career spanning over two decades, Namgel’s journey through the treacherous slopes of the world’s tallest mountains is nothing short of legendary.

Pasang’s climbing career took off in 1999 with an expedition to Dhaulagiri, Venezuela, where he reached Camp 1. This early taste of the high mountains sparked a lifelong passion. By 2000, he had already participated in multiple significant expeditions, including Annapurna 1, Nilgiri, and K2, where he served as a crucial supporter to other climbers.

The early 2000s saw Pasang tackle some of the most challenging peaks. In 2001, he made significant progress on Lhotse Sar, reaching Camp 4 at 8000m. His role as a supporter in this expedition was pivotal, helping Mr Um Hong-gil and Zimba to summit. That same year, he joined an autumn expedition to the South Face of Shishapangma with Mr Um, further cementing his reputation as a reliable and skilled climber.

Pasang’s career is dotted with unique and significant achievements. In 2003, he was part of the Soul-Tibet joint Everest expedition with Korean climbers and Mr. Um. This year also marked a tragic moment when he climbed Lhotse Sar to 8200m, only to have the expedition end due to the deaths of two Korean climbers.