A Steep Climb into History
In the clear, bright morning of May 16, 2004 Nawang Sherpa stepped boldly into history as the only trans-tibial amputee who has conquered the summit of Mount Everest. He succeeded on his first attempt. Since that day, Nawang has used his remarkable high-altitude mountaineering success to inspire amputees and all people around the world.
Nawang Sherpa climbing the Lhotse Face of Mt. Everest, 2004.
Tyanboche Monastery
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