Himalayan heroes on film

published by asingh on Wed, 04/11/2012 - 00:34

The Vancouver Trans-Himalayan Aid Society and Reel Causes is presenting a Nepali film, Sherpas: The True Heroes of Mount Everest at the VIFF Theatre.

Climbing Everest is unimaginable without the support of hired Nepali Sherpas. In this compelling film, Sherpas share their stories and what it means to work for Western climbers.

The film follows the expedition of Swiss mountain guide Kari Kobler and his European climbers as they climb the highest mountain in the world, a feat unimaginable without the support and guidance of their hired Nepali Sherpas.

Among the Sherpas is Dawa, who has peaked Everest thirteen times. Throughout the film, the Sherpas share their stories, feelings and fears on the climb. They tell us bluntly what it means for them to work for Western climbers and to act as their leaders on the top of the world, sometimes risking their own lives to save a Western client.

Film: “Sherpas – The True Heroes of Mount Everest”

Hosted by: Reel Causes - www.reelcauses.org

Date: Wednesday, April 11

Time: Doors open at 6:00pm; film starts at 7:00pm

Location: VIFF VanCity Theatre, 1181 Seymour St., Vancouver

Tickets : $15 at the door. Tickets can also be purchased online