Trekking Guide/Motivational Speaker
What MH are you wearing now?
Sitting here in Darjeeling where it is chilly, No central heating, Wearing Monkey Man Jacket, Extend Featherweight Tight, Cordillera Pant.
Which season do you enjoy most and why?
Spring and Fall, this is the best time to be in the mountains (Himalayas) for trekking and climbing.
What’s your favorite meal in the outdoors?
Sherpa Stew and Tsampa with dried Yak meat..
Do you have a pet?
Yes, I have 5 Tibetan Mastiff dogs ( all Guard dogs)
Do you have a dream project? If so, what is it?
Well, I am currently working on a second IMAX film “ Return to Everest” the continuation to the first one “Everest.” I would really like to have this film focus on the Sherpas on the mountains and their culture, lifestyles and their climbing experiences.
How did you first get started in Trekking? How old were you?
I went along with my father and I was about 8yrs old.
Who/What is your inspiration?
My late father “Tenzing Norgay Sherpa”
Any advice for folks wanting to become involved in climbing?
I am a trekking and mountain guide and would be happy to extend an invitation to anyone that is interested in trekking and climbing in the Himalayas. My company “Tenzing Norgay Adevntures” operates treks and climbs in Bhutan, Nepal Sikkim and Tibet.<
What can you tell today’s youth about life in the outdoors?
Get out into the outdoors and take full advantage of it today while you are young. Make full use of it, but anything you do, make sure you do it out of passion for that sport
Favorite quote
“Be Great Make Other Great.” – Tenzing Norgay Sherpa 1954
Bio:
Jamling, the son of legendary Tenzing Norgay Sherpa, has been working with Mountain Hardwear for the majority of the company's existence. He was the climbing Leader of the 1996 IMAX Everest Expedition with David Breashears. And as his father had first done with Ed Hillary in 1953, Jamling also summitted Mt. Everest on 23 May 1996.
After summitting Everest, Jamling traveled around the world for a year promoting the IMAX movie. He then returned to Darjeeling to his wife and daughter. In the spring of 2001 he wrote an international best selling book Touching My Father's Soul: A Sherpa's Journey to the Top of Everest, which was published by Harper Collins.
Jamling has continued to travel around the world as a keynote inspirational speaker. Jamling also leads climbs on small peaks and guides treks in Nepal, Sikkim and Bhutan. He is the owner of Tenzing Norgay Adventures, an adventure travel company that was started by his late parents. The big question in most people's minds is whether there are going to be any more big peaks in Jamling's future, the answer is NO. A promise he had made to his wife and family, though he was recently able to talk his family into letting him guide on smaller peaks.