Do Sherpas need oxygen on Everest?

Do Sherpas climb Everest without oxygen ? Even though Sherpas acclimate to thinner air more quickly than other climbers, they still require supplemental oxygen. In the 'death zone,' Sherpas still lack oxygen, therefore supplemental oxygen is essential.



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Over the years working in expeditions, dating back to the early decades of the 20th century, the argument goes, Sherpas had learned what the foreign climbers valued and rewarded, what the climbers wanted to see -- loyalty, camaraderie, and cheerfulness -- and gave it to them.

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All that stuff has to get to basecamp too and Sherpas take care of that. Either yaks (herded and owned by Sherpas) or porters (usually Sherpa, Tamang or other local people) carry all these loads to basecamp. So carrying is a big part of what they help us with. Guiding is another.

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While a Western guide can make about $50,000 per season, Sherpas only earn about $2,000 to $5,000 per season, with bonuses if they reach the summit. That's far more than the $48 average monthly salary in Nepal, but the job is also tremendously dangerous. Would you climb Mount Everest without a harness for $100,000?

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For trekkers in Nepal, sherpas carry almost all of your gear, except for a small day bag which may have your camera and a bottle of water.

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