AGE IS NO BAR
THE QUALITY OF YOUR VISUALIZATION WILL DETERMINE HOW QUICKLY YOU WILL ACHIEVE YOUR GOAL. SINCE MOST OF US ARE UNAWARE OF THE POWER OF VISUALIZATION, WE GIVE LITTLE THOUGHT TO WAHT WE ACTUALLY DESIRE. BUT FOR A PERSON WHO VISUALIZES AND THE PERSON WHO IMAGINES, AGE IS NO BAR TO ACCOMPLISH HIS DREAMS.
TEMBA CHIRI SHERPA IS THE YOUNGEST MAN TO CONQUER THE WORLD’S HIMALAYAN PEAK, THE MOUNT EVEREST. WHEN ASKED HOW HE MANAGED TO REACH AT THE TOP, THE YOUNG BOY REPLIED “WHEN I STARTED I KNEW WHERE I WANTED TO GO AND WHAT I TO DO TO GET THERE . I PAINTED A VIVID PICTURE IN MY MIND THAT I HAVE TO REACH AT THE TOP.”
TEMBA CHRIR SHERPA, CLIMBED THE GREATEST HEIGHT AT THE AGE OF 16. THE YOUNG BOY STARTED CLIMBING AT THE AGE OF 13 YEARS. HE SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED 46 DAYS OF COURSE CONDUCTED BY THE NEPAL MOUNTAINEERING ASSOCIATION. DHOLKA FOUNDATION HAD SPONSORED HIS FIRST ATTEMPT TO CLIMB EVEREST . BECAUSE OF BAD WEATHER HE HAD TO RETURN THOUGH HE WAS VERY CLOSE TO THE SUMMIT. HE LOST NOT ONLY HIS WEIGHT BUT FIVE FINGERS ALSO, THREE FROM THE RIGHT HAND AND TWO FROM THE LEFT . WHEN HE WAS BACK FROM THE UNSUCCESSFUL ATTEMPT TO ALIMB AT THE TOP OF HIMALAYAS PERHAPS HE SAID “MOUNT EVEREST YOU HAD DEFEATED ME BUT I WILL RETURN AND I WILL DEFEAT YOU BECAUSE YOU CANNOT GET ANY BIGGER BUT I CAN”
IN HIS SECOND ATTEMPT HE JIONED A SPANISH TEAM ON THE RECOMMENDATION OF THEMBA SERKU TREKKING AGENCY OF KATHMANDU AND HE SET A NEW WORLD RECORD OF CONQUERING MOUNT EVEREST AT THE YOUNGEST AGE . CONGRATULATION!
Climbers have changed the landscape of Nepal. Before they arrived, Sherpas never climbed. Mountains were the abodes of the gods.Now many Sherpas die on the mountain helping foreigners fulfill their dreams. To learn more about this amazing tribe, read Beyond the Summit. Details of Sherpa culture and religion are interwoven in a tale of romance and high adventure. The story has something for everyone: a love affair between an American journalist and Sherpa guide, conflict between generations as the modern world challenges centuries of tradition, and expedition from the porter's point of view.
Below are selections from reviews. To read the complete ones and excerpts go to www.beyondthesummit-novel.com
A hard-hitting blend of adventure and romance which deserves a spot in any serious fiction collection. Midwest Book Review
LeBlanc is equally adept at describing complex, elusive emotions and the beautiful, terrifying aspect of the Himalayan Mountains. Boulder Daily Camera
LeBlanc's vivid description of the Himalayas and the climbing culture makes this a powerful read. Rocky Mt News Pick of the Week
A rich adventure into the heart of the Himalayan Kingdom. Fantastic story-telling from one who has been there. USABookNews.com
A gripping, gut-twisting expedition through the eyes of a porter reveals the heart and soul of Sherpas living in the shadows of Everest. EverestNews.com
Memorable characters and harrowing encounters with the mountains keep the action moving with a vibrant balance of vivid description and dialogue. Literary Cafe Host, Healdsburg, CA
This superbly-crafted novel will land you in a world of unimaginable beauty, adventure, and romance. The love story will keep you awake at night with its vibrant tension and deep rich longing. Wick Downing, author of nine novels
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