Welcome to the second post in the Good Trekker series! We are using the words considerate and thoughtful because we believe these are key approaches to make your trek more, fun, safe and memorable. Thinking about and being considerate of your surroundings and the people you interact with is essential for a successful experience. So here they
The first week of August was epic in the development of the Wongchu Sherpa Memorial Hospital—a joint project between Everest ER, Himalayan Rescue Association and Wilderness Medicine Society. Over 530 medical professionals ascended to Telluride, Colorado for a conference on Wilderness Medicine. Throughout the week, these professionals collaborated on medicine in austere environments: tactical medicine,
This documentary tells the story of an extraordinary man, Wongchu Sherpa. Wongchu’s final wish before his death in December of 2015 was to build a hospital in his village of Chyangba. Our upcoming book, The Adventures of Musa Masala, Mountain Girl of the Himalayas, is an effort to raise funds for the hospital. All proceeds will
