Himalayan people renowned for their skill in mountaineering (6)

I believe the answer is:

sherpa

(Other definitions for sherpa that I've seen before include "guide to range" , "Nepal, Tibet native" , "Nepalese mountaineer" , "Native Himalayan mountain climber" , "Nepal-Tibet native" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.

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