Lakpa Thindu Sherpa from Dingboche has been killed in an avalanche on Ama Dablam triggered by a 5.6 magnitude earthquake at about 5.20am Nepal time. A British climber, Ciaran Hill, was also injured but has been airlifted to safety, Trek & Mountain contributor Jon Gupta, part of the team climbing on Ama Dablam, was first on the scene and this …
Sherpa to launch limited addition T-shirt for Nepal
When the devastating earthquake hit Nepal back in April, Sherpa was quick to act, doing their part to help with the relief efforts. Sherpa shifted their focus and paused their regular production to make waterproof high quality tents and blankets in their factory, as well as providing other supplies such as medical supplies and pieces of tarpaulin which they …
Bonington and Scott to 'climb Everest again' for Nepal
40 years after the first British ascent of Everest, Sir Chris Bonington and Doug Scott team up once again to launch #ClimbForCAN, a campaign to raise funds which will go to the Community Action Nepal (CAN) Earthquake Appeal. Starting June 12th, they will lead an ‘expedition’ to scale the height of Everest (8,848m) on the ice wall at King Kong …