Bridging Worlds: A Sherpa's Story

Pemba Sherpa with James McVey

£10.99

Born into poverty in Nepal, Pemba Sherpa went on to become an accomplished alpinist and successful businessman living in the United States. Today, he works to improve the lives of Sherpas in the Khumbu region of northeast Nepal, overseeing a number of philanthropic projects. Maintaining a foot in two worlds, Pemba shares his unique perspective on the Everest expedition industry, life in America, and the changing Sherpa culture.

Paperback | Hardback | eBook

Paperback Links not available

Vanguard press Publication date: 28/05/2026 | ISBN:9781837949151 | Pages: 200

ABOUT PEMBA SHERPA WITH JAMES MCVEY

Pemba Sherpa was born in the Khumbu region of Nepal, where he distinguished himself as a mountain guide. At the age of eighteen, he migrated to the United States and founded Sherpa Ascent International. He is the owner of Sherpa Chai and Sherpa's Adventurer Restaurant in Boulder, Colorado. His success in business allows him to remain active in philanthropic work in Khumbu.

James McVey is a former university professor and the author of five books, including The Way Home: Essays on the Outside West and The Wild Upriver and Other Stories. He lives in Eldora, Colorado.