Lhakpa Sherpa

Lhakpa Sherpa, the first Nepali woman to climb and descend Everest, shares her inspiring journey from a challenging upbringing to breaking world records, summiting the peak more times than any other woman. Filmmaker Lucy Walker discusses her documentary, Mountain Queen, which captures Lhakpa's resilience and her dream of empowering women. They delve into the challenges Sherpa women face in a male-dominated field, the emotional bonds formed through climbing, and how these ascents serve as a path to healing and self-discovery.