Sherpa Adventure Gear will host a reception to congratulate Dawa Yangzum Sherpa and Pasang Lhamu Sherpa on their successful summit of K2 in 2014. The event will take place at Outdoor Retailer Winter Market on Thursday, Jan. 22, 2015 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m
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