The Legend of the Yeti
High up in the snow-covered Himalayan mountains, adventurers have shared stories for hundreds of years about a shy, snow-loving giant! You might also hear people call him the Abominable Snowman, but either way, the Yeti is the ultimate winter mystery!
Giant footprints: Stories about the Yeti usually start when people find huge footprints in fresh mountain snow that are too big to be left by a person.
Name origins: The word "Yeti" comes from the Sherpa language spoken in Nepal, combining words that roughly mean "bear of the rocky places."
Built for the cold: Legend says the Yeti stays toasty warm in freezing weather thanks to a thick, shaggy coat from head to toe.
Gentle giants: Old stories used to say the Yeti was scary, but today, most people imagine him as a friendly, quiet giant who just wants to enjoy the snow.
