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Lobsang Tshering

1951 – 1993

Mountaineer and an instructor at the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute

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About Lobsang Tshering

Lived 1951 – 1993 (aged 41–42). Lobsang Tshering was a Nepali mountaineer.

Lopsang Tshering Bhutia (1951/1952–10 May 1993) was an Indian Sherpa mountaineer who died on Mount Everest and the nephew of Tenzing Norgay. His uncle, Tenzing Norgay, had died at home of natural causes in 1986 at the age of 72. Tenzing Norgay was the first person to summit Mount Everest in 1953 along with Sir Edmund Hillary.

Lopsang was an instructor at the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute and took part in the 1993 Everest expedition led by his nephew, Tashi Tenzing (Tenzing Norgay's grandson), to commemorate the 40th anniversary of his uncle's 1953 ascent of Mount Everest. Lopsang reached the summit but was killed in a fall during the descent on 10 May 1993.

A 2008 study noted that most deaths occur on Mount Everest during summit descents; due to the fact that climbers are fatigued and likely suffering from hypoxia. Falling is one of the greatest dangers on Mount Everest and other mountains that are taller than 8000 meters.

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Important facts

Born
1951
Birth century
Died
1993, Mount Everest
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Also known as
Lopsang Tshering Bhutia

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Lobsang Tshering?

mountaineer and an instructor at the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute

When was Lobsang Tshering born?

Lobsang Tshering was born in 1951.

When did Lobsang Tshering die?

Lobsang Tshering died in 1993 in Mount Everest.

What was Lobsang Tshering's occupation?

Lobsang Tshering was a mountaineer.

What nationality was Lobsang Tshering?

Lobsang Tshering was Nepali.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Lobsang Tshering

· Wikidata: Q6663834

· DBpedia: Lobsang Tshering

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