The Widows of Everest

by Beckypublished on 26th July 2021

Mount Everest is the ultimate mountaineering challenge. Climbers come from around the world seeking glory, but for those helping them scale the world’s highest peak, it can be deadly work. Sherpa men die in disproportionate numbers, leaving behind widows who struggle to survive. Forced to become breadwinners, some women are defying tradition by breaking into the male-dominated world of Himalayan climbing. Taking on Everest is part of a larger battle to overcome centuries of discrimination against women who have lost their husbands to the mountain. 101 East meets the Sherpa widows defying tradition to conquer the world’s highest mountain.

Up Next

Yemi-Alade
Afropop artist and UN Goodwill Ambassador Yemi Alade is known for her electrifying stagecraft and edgy style. In this performance for TED she performs "True Love," an energetic song about forgetting sorrow and finding optimism, followed by "Africa," a ballad celebrating love of home.
Sigrid
In this performance for TED, singer-songwriter Sigrid invites us to listen to uplifting vocals, warm guitar strums and delicate melodies as she performs her songs "Don't Kill My Vibe" and "Home to You."
the-meek-star
The Meek is a well-paced action/drama that satisfies both the drama lover and action junkie in us all! Josh, recently released from prison and struggling with the death of his daughter at the hands of a rival gangster, attempts to start over in a small town. His newfound spirituality is tested when his violent past returns with a vengeance.
Kesha

Kesha – Shadow

3 years ago
In this performance for TED, Grammy-nominated pop star Kesha delivers a powerful, earthshaking performance of "Shadow," a song from her critically acclaimed album "High Road".
goat_story_with_cheese_star
A funny, animated family movie with songs. The film is a sequel to Goat Story – Old Prague Legends – the most successful Czech animated movie ever.
sister_film_star
Sister brings the timely topic of youth and psychotropic drug prescription to the forefront with insight and grace.
Be the first to comment “The Widows of Everest”

There are no comments yet.