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But Really, Why are Sherpas Able to Endure the Elements?

Avid climbers have always been amazed at how Sherpas, the ethnic group of Nepal, can withstand high altitude and take on the world’s greatest mountains with ease. Now, a team of researchers has answered some of the most pressing questions on Sherpas at the World Extreme Medicine Expo. Last month at the conference in London, …

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