Sherpas barely get paid compared to the organizers of the groups people sign up with. They need the money, it's your ticket to visit. The pay they get is low and has to last the year. They share with family who do not work in the mountains and also risk death each season.
>>2550042 they are accustomed to the altitude more than people who are not from there.
>>2550042 local knowledge is always invaluable
