David Lama (1990-2019) was a renowned Austrian Nepali Origin rock climber and alpinist, celebrated for his exceptional talent and pioneering achievements in both competitive climbing and mountaineering. Lama Born on August 4, 1990 in Innsbruck, Austria, to a Nepali mountain…
It’s been a year since the mountaineering world held its breath as news broke of Indian climber Baljeet Kaur’s harrowing ordeal on Annapurna. Today, we look back on the incredible story of survival that unfolded in April 2023, reminding us…
Maria Conceição Born in Portugal, is a prominent Portuguese adventurer, philanthropist, and motivational speaker, recognized for her remarkable achievements in sports and her humanitarian efforts. She transitioned from a career as a flight attendant with Emirates to become an influential…
Anurag Maloo, born on June 13, 1989, in Kishangarh, Rajasthan, is an Indian mountain climber, social activist, engineer, and entrepreneur . He made headlines in April 2023 after falling into a deep crevasse at Mount Annapurna and going missing for…
Lhakpa Sonam Sherpa’s life is a tale of adventure, perseverance, and giving back to his community. Born in 1961 in Namche Bazaar, a small town in Nepal’s mountains, Lhakpa grew up surrounded by the world’s highest peaks. Lhakpa Sonam Sherpa…
Bidhan Shrestha, raised in a Newar family, has always held a profound connection to the majestic Himalayas. Growing up in Machchhegaun, Kathmandu, his early years were shaped by the awe-inspiring views of the mountains from his home, fueling a lifelong…
Born in 1987 in the breathtaking landscapes of Sankhuwasabha District, Nepal, Mingma Dorchi Sherpa is more than just a mountaineer—he’s a force of nature. With his roots deeply embedded in the majestic Himalayas, Mingma’s journey to the summits of the…
Phunjo Lama of Gorkha has set the record for the fastest ascent of Everest by a woman, reaching the summit (8.848.46 meters) in 14 hours and 31 minutes. Phunjo started her ascent from the base camp at 3:52 pm on…
Purushottam Nepali (Sanu), a Senior Sub Inspector of Nepal Police grew up in Khumbu Pasang Rural Municipality Lukla, dreaming of one day standing atop the world’s highest peak. As a child, he would scramble up big rocks, imagining they were…
Nepali and international women achieve new milestones as the number of female Everest climbers continues to rise. According to “Mountaineering in Nepal: Facts and Figures 2023” by the Government of Nepal, Ministry of Culture, Tourism & Civil Aviation, Department of…
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