`Train, be prepared... scaling mountains not easy´
(WorldNews India)

Being a Sherpa and a mountaineer has almost become synonymous today. Most of us can do nothing but be amazed at the feats that the Sherpas have achieved by spending years of their lives embracing the mountains, facing the challenges posed by the lofty peaks and helping others manoeuvre the tough terrains. Pasang Sherpa, Dawa Finjok Sherpa, Dawa Ongchu Sherpa and Chijji Nurbu Sherpa are visiting Pune with Giripremi, a mountaineering club, as part of a special event to celebrate International Mountain Day. They talk to Amandeep about their life experiences on and off the mountains. Excerpts: Why did you start mountaineering? Pasang: The government schools and the education system in Nepal are...