Sir Edmund Hillary of New Zealand is often credited as the first confirmed person to summit Everest, cementing his place in history. But his guide, Tenzing Norgay, who climbed beside him, has at times been overlooked. Norgay was a Sherpa. Sherpa is an ethnic group, a last name, and a job description. Often cast as “superhuman,” they are the porters and guides who risk their lives to help others reach the summit. “[Norgay] was always a very big motivation just to understand that, okay, maybe we c

The Everest base-camp trek takes days and over 100 kilometers of hiking. Along the journey, teahouses provide a hot meal and a warm bed. But the porters, who carry upwards of 45 kilograms each day, usually stay in separate lodging from the climbers who hire them. And at over 4,200 meters, getting anything to a teahouse, whether on back or by yak, is a logistical nightmare. So, what's it like inside these teahouses? And how do you run a business at the top of the world? | Business Insider

Every year, thousands of people trek to Everest Base Camp in Nepal. This past spring, we joined them to see what it takes. 60 Minutes’ Cecilia Vega reports, tonight. 60Minutes.com | 60 Minutes