Talk:Sherpa people

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Two meanings

Is it accurate to say that using the word to describe mountain guides is "incorrect," as the article states? I think it's truer that the term for the guides derived from the ethnic group, and that the word can mean either thing. Merriam-Webster notes both definitions. Any objections to my rewording this? --djrobgordon 19:12, 11 June 2006 (UTC)[reply]

I think you are right on -- everyone I talk to that has heard the word knows the "mountain guide" sense of the word, so in common usage it seems that sherpa has developed this meaning even if it originally didn't mean that. Dalijon 09:59, 16 June 2006 (UTC)[reply]

I agree with both of you. But that was then. I have many Sherpa acquaintances, and there are times when they get offended by the term guide being synonymous to Sherpa.

While the term "Sherpa" has been misappropriated for a variety of uses in the Western sphere, this is a process that has resulted without consultation or consent from the Sherpa community. Perpetuating the view that 'Sherpa' is synonymous with 'mountain guide' is a misconception, and quite disrespectful. It might be useful to think of it as comparable say, the terms 'Navajo', 'Maori' or 'Innuit' - all names of ethnic groups that have, at various times in Western history been unfairly associated with stereotyped professions or behaviours. In all of these instances, members of these groups have to fight to have their name viewed as connected with a living culture rather than an Anglophile stereotype.

A proposal.

Would anyone be interested in starting up a Wikiproject: Sherpa People? I think it's a good idea, I would be fully involved. I really dislike Wikipedia's following the poor Western trait of offering more info on the climbers and not the Sherpas, who if without the Western climbers would never have made it this far in Himalayan mountaineering. Thoughts? I'm very keen and at the moment I'm doing up articles on various Sherpas that must be mentioned on Wikipedia. --Bentonia School 14:53, 30 May 2007 (UTC)[reply]

I just read this, and I fully agree. Great names that [IMHO] ought to be added; Pasang Kikuli, Pasang Dawa Lama, Pintsoo, Ang Tharkay, and a great many more. Feel free to suggest other giants. Qwrk (talk) 13:28, 19 April 2010 (UTC)[reply]

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Sensitivity? to low oxygen

This article states:

Sherpas' climbing ability is the result of a genetic adaptation to living in high altitudes. Some of these adaptations include...lungs with an increased sensitivity to low oxygen.

If a person's lungs are more efficient in low oxygen conditions than most other people, is it correct to say that person's lungs have increased sensitivity to low oxygen? Someone who is sensitive to cold, for example, would be expected to perform poorly in cold weather conditions. Yet in this context, "sensitivity to low oxygen" implies the opposite. Racerx11 (talk) 22:30, 5 February 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Actually I am going to be bold and change the wording to something like "increased efficiency at low oxygen levels" Racerx11 (talk) 22:41, 5 February 2011 (UTC)[reply]