Born in Thame, Nepal
Ang Tsering
Deceasedआङ चेरिङ
Also known as Ang Tshering
Sherpa mountaineer on the 1924 British Mount Everest expedition and a survivor of the 1934 Nanga Parbat disaster
About
Ang Tsering was born in the Sherpa village of Thame in 1905. He worked as a mountaineer for over 50 years, from 1924 to 1975. This was one of the longest careers of the early Himalayan expedition era.
He took part in the first British Mount Everest expedition in 1924. In 1934, he joined the Nanga Parbat expedition. A storm hit the team, and several climbers and porters died. Ang Tsering survived and helped with the rescue effort. Later, he received a medal from the German Red Cross for this work.
Quick facts
- Born
- 1905
- Birthplace
- Thame, Nepal
- Profession
- Mountaineer
- Nationality
- Nepal
- Status
- Deceased
- Died
- 2002-05-22
Career & life timeline
- 1905
- 1924
Took part in the British Mount Everest expedition
- 1934
Survived the Nanga Parbat climbing disaster
- 1975
Ended his career as a working Sherpa mountaineer, having been active since 1924
- 2002
Died at age 96–97
Achievements
Participated in the 1924 British Mount Everest expedition
Survived the 1934 Nanga Parbat climbing disaster
Awards & honours
German Red Cross medal
Last updated: 2026-09-06