In memory of Chongba Sherpa of Tate, a high-altitude superstar

When I call out Chongba’s name a cheerful older man steps forward, radiating warmth, and we shake hands. I’m pleased. All the Sherpas are strong, but I prefer the older guys … who are wise as well as tough – an essential quality on big mountains.

These were the words I wrote in The Manaslu Adventure about my first meeting with Chongba Sherpa.

Little did I know, as I re-edited the book last month, that Chongba passed away last year after a short battle with cancer. He left behind a wife and fi...