Nepalese Alpinist
Nepal is
known for the home of Mt Everest. Beside Mt Everest, there are thousands of mountains
in Nepal and Nepalese climbers are given title “Sherpa” and they are regarded
to be the strongest on mountains. But they are always bounded to live their
live as supporting climbers and High Altitude Porters since 1900AD. The title
“SHERPA” started with Ang Tharkey Sherpa when he first joined westerner
expedition to Nepal in 1908. He was found very strong and loyal so he was made
the chief of porters and started working as supporting climber, SHERPA in
1910s.
Actually "Sherpa" is kind
of ethnic group (caste) which are mainly found in higher Himalayas of Nepal.
When foreigners were in Nepal for trek or Climb in 1900s, they often went to
Himalayas. They took people from there as their guide, porters etc. Whenever
those foreigner asked any guide or porter, everyone told NAME+Sherpa (caste). By which the word “Sherpa” became so famous
and later on it became kind of profession by itself. So it presents both kind of caste and
profession.
With the changes in time, Nepalese
climbers are changing. It was just profession for them from the beginning but
it is found that many youngsters choose it as their hobby in present time.
Nepalese climbers are getting global reorganization. Every kinds of skill
development training are being introduced in Nepal. Today Nepal is member of
IFMGA/UIAGM.
On March 21st 2014 Government
of Nepal has officially legalized and permitted 104 new peaks in Nepal. Among
them, 17 peaks lie in Rolwaling valley. It’s been a years since the government
of Nepal has officially legalized these peaks but stilled these peaks are
rarely known.
The
key element of this project are to explore Nepal and Nepalese climber. The three
peaks, Mt Langdak (6220m), Mt Raungsiyar (6224m), ThakarGo East (6152m) lie on
the borderline between Tibet and Nepal in Rolwaling valley.
The dedicated team for the project
1. Nima Tenji Sherpa
Nima Tenji Sherpa, a permanent resident of Rolwaling started
his climbing career since 1998. He has been involved in the field of tourism
before starting his mountaineering career. He is well trained professional and
certified IFMGA guide from Nepal National Mountain Guide Association (NNMGA)
under the supervise of International Federation of Mountain Guide Association
(IFMGA/UIAGM). He is also an instructor
in Nepal Mountaineering Instructor Association (NMIA).
The list of mountains he had climbed:-
· Mt
Everest(North/South)- 6 times
· Mt
Everest Once reach 8500m West Ridge
· Mt
Cho-oyu Once
· Mt
Shishapangma Once
· Mt
Manaslu Twice
· Mt
Lhotse Reached 8100m in Winter 2003 via south face
· Mt
Gyachung Khang First ascent Made
· Himlung Himal once
· Mt
Amadablam Twice
Contact Details
Phone : +977-9841694687
+977-01-4423448
2. Dawa Gyalje Sherpa
Dawa Gyalje Sherpa, a permanent resident of Rolwaling has been
working in field of mountaineering since 1999. He is well trained professional
mountain guide. He completed several mountaineering training including Aspirant
Guide Training. He is a certified Aspirant guide from Nepal National Mountain
Guide Association (NNMGA) under the supervise of International Federation of
Mountain Guide Association (IFMGA/UIAGM).
He also poses some rescue and instructor experience.
The list of mountains he had climbed:-
· Mt
Everest (North/South) 8 times
· Mt
Cho-oyu Once
· Mt
Shishapangma Once
· Mt
Manaslu Twice
· Himlung
Himal Once
· Mt
Amadablam Once
· Mt
Pangen dokpa West First Ascent made
· Mt
Lhotse Twice reached 8300m
via South Face in winter 2003/2006
Contact Details
Phone : +977-9841493335
Tashi Sherpa,
a permanent resident of Rolwaling has been working in field of mountaineering
since 1998. He has a lot of experience on the field of mountaineering. He has
completed several types of mountaineering course and had participated in lot of
training based on mountaineering. He has also completed the NOLS course on Wilderness First Responder.
The list of mountains he had climbed:-
· Mt Everest (North/South)-9 times
· Mt Everest Once reached 8500m via West Ridge
· Mt Cho-you Twice
· Mt Shishapangma Once
· Mt lhakpa Ri Twice
· Mt Amadablam Thrice
· Mt Lhotse Once reached 8300m via South Face in 1999
Mt Manaslu Twice reached till Camp 4 in 2008 and 2012
Mt Annapurna Once reached till Camp 3 in 2000
·Mt friendship peak -Once (First Ascent China Nepal Join Expedition)
Contact Details
Phone : - +977-9813571399
Why we
made this plan
1. Exploration of Rolwaling Valley
Rolwaling is very remote but beautiful
and nearest place to trek and climb from the capital city. It is known for home
of Everest summitter. If you trek in Rolwaling valley, you will find alteast
once person of the family climbed Mt Everest. But It is not that popular, so
the main objective of this project will be exploration of Rolwaling valley.
2. Introduction of Nepalese Alpinist
Nepal is always known for home of
climbing and Sherpa are the real heroes behind the success but they remained
behind always. Now Nepalese climbers are capable of competing globally but it
is rarely heard about Nepalese Alpinist. So this is a step for us to represent
ourselves with changing profession into our hobby.
1.
To show Nepal is still safe
for climbing and Trekking after earthquake 2015
The mega earthquake on 25th,26th
April and 12th May destroyed many places in Nepal. But there are
many places in Nepal which are not destroyed and many places which are
reconstructed already. Lots of fake news are out about Nepal. In fact Nepal is
still very safe to climb, trek and tour.
Our success will help world’s climbers to believe for safe climbing in Nepal
again.
"Nepal is still Safe To Climb, Trek and Tour"
WelCome To Nepal
This is Rolwaling Valley
The first Nepalese team for First Ascents in Rolwaling made press conference on 24th September at Nepal Mountaineering Association Secretariat. They spoke to climb for Nepal to show that Nepal is still safe for trek and climb. They were highly appreciated by Board Members from Nepal Mountaineering Association. The president, Mr Ang Tshering Sherpa mentioned his good wishes and he was very positive to be successful and spread positive message from Nepal about Nepal. He also expressed to support such climbing activities in Nepal.
The president of Japan Mountaineering Association, Mr Tadao Kanzaki shared his experience of climbing and wished good luck to the team.
The team members departed on 26th September towards Rolwaling. They trek all the way to Rolwaling and today, 02-10-2015, they arrived at Troulambau glacier and they will walk tomorrow to Base Camp of Rongsiyar. They will acclimatize for one day and will move to high camp from where they will make final attempt.
