Sherpa: The Proving Grounds(2002)
Sherpa: The Proving Grounds Synopsis
When Tenzing Norgay, a Sherpa, joined Edmund Hillary as the first men to summit Mount Everest in 1953, it alerted the world to the indispensable role of the Sherpas on any Himalayan expeditions. By 1954 the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (HMI) was founded to marry the high-altitude strengths of the Sherpa with technical climbing skills. The HMI’s arduous training program has been developing mountaineers who play crucial roles in the success of Himalayan ascents. In 1967, HMI’s field director Nawang Gombu, a Sherpa and the first man to summit Everest twice, was charged with training women as well. In Sherpa: the Proving Grounds we follow a team of intrepid young women as they attack the grueling 28-day course.
Sherpa: The Proving Grounds (2002) is a documentary film directed by Win Whittaker, released on June 12, 2002 with a runtime of 1h 12m. It stars Lou Whittaker, Jim Whittaker, Robert Link and Nawang Gombu Sherpa.
- Director:
- Win Whittaker
- Production:
- Whittaker Productions
- Budget:
- $225,000
- Status:
- Released
Sherpa: The Proving Grounds Cast & Crew
Main cast
Lou Whittaker
as Self
Jim Whittaker
as Self
- Robert Link
Robert Link
as Self
- Nawang Gombu Sherpa
Nawang Gombu Sherpa
as Self
- Phursumba Sherpa
Phursumba Sherpa
as Self
- Yanchen Bhutia
Yanchen Bhutia
as Self
- Asha Vilas Patil
Asha Vilas Patil
as Self
- Diksha Nerurkar
Diksha Nerurkar
as Self
- Indra Kala
Indra Kala
as Self
- Kunga Bhutia
Kunga Bhutia
as Self
- Vijay Singh
Vijay Singh
as Self
- Sanghamitra Sarangi
Sanghamitra Sarangi
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Win Whittaker.
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Sherpa: The Proving Grounds – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Sherpa: The Proving Grounds online?
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Sherpa: The Proving Grounds (2002) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Sherpa: The Proving Grounds?
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The main cast of Sherpa: The Proving Grounds (2002) includes Lou Whittaker, Jim Whittaker, Robert Link, Nawang Gombu Sherpa and Phursumba Sherpa. The film was directed by Win Whittaker. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Sherpa: The Proving Grounds released?
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Sherpa: The Proving Grounds was released on June 12, 2002 and runs for 1h 12m.