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Sherpa training blends lifelong high altitude living with rigorous mountaineering apprenticeships. Growing up in the Himalayas naturally builds lung capacity and stamina. Aspiring guides learn rope fixing, crevasse rescue, and weather forecasting from experienced elders, often starting as porters carrying heavy loads before tackling extreme peaks like Broad Peak.
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