Lhakpa Tenje Sherpa was born and raised on the lap of the Mt. Everest. As a child he was mesmerized by the mountains. He started his career as a porter and gradually worked his way through training to become a certified mountaineering guide. He holds certification in guided trekking and wilderness first aid. In 2006 and again in 2012 Lhakpa successfully climbed Mt. Everest. He has also summit many other peaks and mountains. He is extremely well known and respected among climbers from around the world.
