In this episode of Leaders Talk, Ang Zangbu Sherpa – born near Everest, raised on a farm, later a pilot, and now an adventure tour organizer– shares his story with Karsten.
He grew up in a Himalayan village at 2,300 meters, where the nearest school was a three-hour walk uphill at 4,000 meters.Today he organizes hiking and adventure tours through Nepal, Bhutan, and Tibet, and is planning to cross the Himalayas by motorcycle. A story about curiosity, resilience, and the refusal to let circumstances define your limits.
Topics in this episode:
· Growing up near Everest (02:20)
· Adventure tours today (04:20)
· What does "Sherpa" actually mean? (11:15)
· Life in a Himalayan village 70 years ago (13:30)
· How Ang Zangbu followed his dream to become a pilot (22:50)
· Move to Germany (31:10)
· Pieces of advice for a life of adventure (39:00)
Further Links: https://www.instagram.com/sherpa_az/
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Guest: Ang Zangbu Sherpa
Host: Karsten DrathProduction & Editing: Hannah Jandl & Konradin Schuchter Research & Preparation: Antonia Kaiser
