Sherpas Collection

Camp in the Himalayas, from British Adventure published by Collins, 1947 (litho)
3435585 Camp in the Himalayas, from British Adventure published by Collins, 1947 (litho) by Campbell, Captain E. P. (fl.19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Conquests of Italian climbers in South America (colour litho)
2783892 Conquests of Italian climbers in South America (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Conquests of Italian climbers in South America)

Porters carrying equipment and stores of a mountaineering expedition on Mount Everest with the aid of a rope ladder
6015562 Porters carrying equipment and stores of a mountaineering expedition on Mount Everest with the aid of a rope ladder (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Sherpa porters who were with the British expedition which climbed Kangchenjunga, watch a wood turning lathe in operation, during a visit to Redcar-lane School, Redcar

Himalayan Trek
May 1913: Sherpas ascend the Sher-pi-gang glacier in the Himalayas. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Sherpas and mules on a trip through Kashgar, western China
Sherpas and mules negotiating steep rocks on a trip through Kashgar, western China

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Amidst the towering peaks of the Himalayas, the resilient Sherpa people continue to play an integral role in mountaineering expeditions. In the folklore of this region they can believed to share the mountains with elusive creatures like Yetis. This 1947 black and white photo depicts Sherpa porters aiding a British mountaineering expedition on Mount Everest with the use of a rope ladder. The Sherpas' expertise and strength were also instrumental in the Italian climbers' conquests in South America. Their presence can also be seen in this colour litho of a Himalayan trek, where they journey alongside mules. The onslaught of Everest, as depicted in this colour litho, would not have been possible without their unwavering support. The Sherpas' connection to the mountains runs deep, making them invaluable partners in the world of adventure and exploration.