A photo tribute to the Nepali Porter

While plodding my way up to ABC, I spent a lot time with my head down, trying to get the job done. I therefore spent a lot of time looking at people’s shoes. What quickly became apparent was the more technology used to create the footwear, the smaller the load carried by the person wearing the associated shoe. Below is a photo essay of the porters of the ABC trail, with a particular focus on their footwear. These people ferry our gear, food, fuel, beer, and all-important Snickers Bars at alarming speed up these steep mountain paths, keeping the majority of the trekkers warm, fed and happy. I take my hat off to them.

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