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Nepali Sherpas are reshaping Norway's famous hiking trails

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July 16, 2026

Every year, skilled craftsmen from Nepal come to Norway to build durable mountain paths that connect not just landscapes, but also people and livelihoods.

Nima Sherpa from Nepal uses simple hand tools and techniques passed down through his family to shape and place every stone.

With his team, he builds stone steps by hand on some of Norway's most iconic hiking trails that make the mountains accessible to more people. 

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