Having begun his Everest journey in 2016, Kunga Sherpa has successfully summited the world's highest peak nine times. During his visit to Australia in August, Sherpa spoke to SBS Nepali and shared his perspectives on the mountains and the world of mountaineering.
In the second and final part of the conversation, Sherpa reflects on the deaths of climbers, including Nirmal Purja, discusses the changes he has observed in the Himalayas, explains how mountaineers can cope with challenges in high-altitude environments, and shares aspects of his personal life beyond the mountains.
Disclaimer: We would like to inform you that the views expressed in this conversation are solely those of the speaker, and SBS neither endorses nor opposes these views.
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