Pasang Sherpa, Thakshindu, sirdar (lead Sherpa). Pasang has a long history of climbing expeditions. In 1973, he was the second sirdar for the Japanese team and spent 57 consecutive days in the Western Cwm at Camp II (21,500'). He's a man of few words, is modest, and of impeccable integrity. He was the sirdar on Wally Berg's first expedition in '86.

Photo: Wally Berg