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The Porters Who Carry the Mountains on Their Backs
Nepal's mountain porters haul loads heavier than themselves along trails no vehicle can reach. Their work feeds villages, builds schools and keeps the trekking economy moving.
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Nepal's mountain porters haul loads heavier than themselves along trails no vehicle can reach. Their work feeds villages, builds schools and keeps the trekking economy moving.
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