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Episode Three - Sherpa Mountain Race in Nepal
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Watch our exclusive interview with British athlete Ed as he describes what it was like to stay with the Sherpas and take part in the mountain race.
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Exclusive - Ed on Nepal
Watch our exclusive interview with British athlete Ed as he describes what it was like to stay with the Sherpas and take part in the mountain race
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Exclusive - Video diary footage
The boys are suffering from the cold but seem to have found an ingenious and even amorous way to keep warm.
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Preview - The athletes arrive
Preview: The athletes arrive and meet the locals.
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Preview - Local traditions
Preview: The athletes are introduced to some of the local customs.
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Preview - The competition
Preview: The athletes witness the competition for the first time.
Sherpa Mountain Race
This week our six athletes are in Nepal climbing high into the Himalayas. It's time to live as Sherpas and compete in a back-breaking mountain race that will push their minds and bodies to the limit.
Ten thousand feet above sea level is the village of Pikehop where our six athletes will be staying. They are welcomed by the Lama Ji, the village Monk, before meeting their families and settling down for a good night's rest.
Sherpa Mountain Race
Pike Peak. At 13,000 feet its summit will be the finish line... and the athletes are already gasping for breath half a mile below.
They will also be carrying a sacred Buddhist stone weighing 25kg in a traditional basket that is hung by a strap on their forehead.
Training and culture
Forty-year old Pulba has the task of turning our boys into mountain men and Murray is the initial favourite.
He even manages to stay glued to his trainer's sandals during the initial sessions.
As well as training, our athletes are also expected to take part in all aspects of Sherpa life... which mostly revolves around cows. But Ed's tribe dad Djorgi also wants an extension for the family home. Stones need to be hauled across the village which a perfect opportunity for the athletes to practice their technique.
The last challenge is a practice run to the halfway point of the course and yet again Murray sets the pace... but Ed is also starting to impress.
After a night spent out in the elements it's down to the final preparations, and blessings, before the big race.
The Final Competition
The 12km race begins and Murray takes an early lead... like a man possessed right on the heels of local favourite Pemba.
The chase is on for the other guys and Joey's confidence is soon dashed with a basket malfunction. His strap breaks and after Jarvis comes back to help, the two find themselves trailing well behind the others.
An hour in and Murray is still leading but Ed and Wolé are catching up and as they reach the Rhododendron forest Ed appears from nowhere and takes the lead.
Things go from bad to worse for the once favourite as Wolé also overtakes Murray.
Ed is suffering but drives on and manages to keep the relentless Wolé at bay... after more than three and a half hours of intense agony the first of our athletes approaches the finish line.
Ed is Last Man Standing in Nepal.
Wolé reaches the summit in second and Murray third. Joey is the first American with JJ and finally Jarvis eventually making it to the top.
All the athletes have made it without breaking down... but only just.
The next challenge - canoeing in the Amazon
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Six intrepid athletes travel the world to compete against the most remote tribes on earth at their own sports.
Production Blog
Production Co-ordinator Tim Pyke takes us behind the scenes in Nepal
About Nepal
Nepal is located in the Himalayan Mountains, making it a world class hot spot for mountaineers. Some of the most trickiest and dangerous peaks can be found in Nepal including Mount Everest, the highest mountain on Earth.
The capital is Kathmandu, located 1,337m above sea level, and is home to Pashupatinath, the largest Shiva Temple in the world.
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Did you like my sprint finish there? I'm not doing that again... It was the hardest thing I've ever done... such a long way.
Ed - Series Two athlete
Locations: Series Two
The journey for series two:
Ethiopia > Burkina Faso > Nepal > Brazil > Bhutan > Kamchatka > Philippines > Sumbawa > India > Papua New Guinea
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i think last man standing is great but i would love 2 see a celebrity last man standing it would make great tv 2 watch! just imagine if u would have had steven seagal ,van damme,jet Li ,chuck norris,dolph lundgren,mike tyson,stone cold steve austin and joe calzaghe what a show that would be ?
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I love last man standing, but I love Ed more!
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I have been watching Last Man Standing from the very start of series one. I would like to thank everyone involved for screening such a sensational programme; the production crew, directors/editors/producers for producing a piece of work that lets you experience what it must truly be like at the edges, and heart, of human physical endeavour.
The stories told through the competition of the Last Men and their hosts are entirely captivating. How this show is not on primetime BBC1 is a mystery and a terrible shame as it carries incredible messages with each and every minute it is aired.
Last Man is as visionary, touching and humbling as watching and laughing at your best mate finish a marathon 7 hours behind you, crying his eyes out as he tries to hug you but can't due to the 'chafing', as it is to watch the sun come up on Koh Pang Nang after Full Moon Party having danced for 8 hours straight, although of course not nearly as trying.
I have never been a real winner but I have always enjoyed being competitive and challenging myself. Sport and competition is about beating friends and understanding others. This programme is perfect, don't change a thing. It is truly an inspiration.
ps. If it becomes a celebrity vehicle... I take back everything I just gushed!!
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I agree totally with cripKid! I love Last Man Standing - the countries visited, the athletes' stories and competition - it's wonderful. I also think that it should NEVER become a celebrity thing!! I do, however think that it would be great to have a Last Woman Standing - I'd be on it! Will there ever be the opportunity to do it?
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Amazin Show A Love It Wole Number One Tho :O But A Respect All Th Guys They Dun Really Well Cant Wait For Next Series
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Do you know if there will be any DVD for the series 2 ? I absolutely loved it !
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