Why Do Sherpas Keep Dying on Everest? While the life a Sherpa on Everest brings a steady income to an otherwise poor region, the risks involved exceed that of any other profession. The annual fatality rate for a Sherpa is 10x greater than that of a commercial fisherman, and is considerably greater than the fatality rate of a combat soldier. So the question is: Why do Sherpas […] SnowBrains | July 16, 2013 7 Comments
