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Purbu Toinzhub 

Purbu Toinzhub 

Purbu Toinzhub is a top sherpa and cameraman. In May 2003, Purbu Toinzhub filmed the entire process of the Chinese expedition scaling Qomolangma to mark the 50th anniversary of accomplishing the feat without supplementary oxygen. He's known in mountaineering circles as a man who provides five-star service at the line between life and death. His dream is to carry the flame to the top.