Save Himalaya
Save Himalaya Climate and Environment Project
8848 Art Project
Mount Everest 8848 Art Project 1 - A Success.
International Climbers Meet
ESA took part in the meet in California USA
1.957 Tons Garbage
ESA removed 1.957 tons of garbage from Everest
About Us
Mount Everest has always been an icon for mountaineers all over the world. Until 29th of May 1953, this formidable mountain stood unconquered. Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay Sherpa changed that and opened up a whole new dimension of mountaineering. The mountain is now the most revered peak in the world and thousands of people make summit attempts every year.
However, the environmental impact that mountaineers have had on this mountain has not gone unnoticed. Nor has the social and cultural impact expeditions have on the Sherpa people that inhabit the area.
Little do we think that climbing Everest is only about the mountaineer, it goes way beyond that. The path of a mountaineer, successful or unsuccessful, touches the lives of many and also impacts the environment. With that in mind, we have formed this association to raise awareness and to act upon the issues that have arose with the environment, Sherpa people’s well being and to preserve the culture of the people living in area.
ESA in Copenhagen
11 Dec. 2009
27 Nepali Everest summiteers including the 19-times Everest climber Apa Sherpa (Advisor of ESA), led the march in front of the Danish Parliament Square in Copenhagen city on Friday. President of ESA Wongchu Sherpa, General Secretary of ESA Diwas Pokhrel, Legendary Nepali climbers known as snow leopard Ang Rita Sherpa, Min Bahadur Sherchan who climbed the Everest at the age of 76, Treasurer of ESA/Nepal Television reporter Mingmar Dorji Sherpa, Secretary of ESA, Ms. Maya Sherpa and Executive Member Lakpa Rangdu Sherpa also participated during the March. Summiteers participants went from Kathmandu, Nepal under the leadership of Wongchu Sherpa (President of ESA).
The event was organized to raise awareness about the climate change.
Background of the Establishment - 'Everest Summiteers Association'
There was a realization that no organization closely observe the moment when the climbers lose their lives in the course of climbing.
In the month of Mangsir, 2057 B.S. (2000 A.D.), on a cold day in Kathmandu, journalist Diwas Pokhrel was discussing Everest related issues with trekking Businessmen Keshav Poudel and Mahadev Sharma. Pokhrel asked, “What if we form an Everest Summiteers Association?” Poudel and Sharma thought it was a great idea. Since Pokhrel was also a tourism journalist, drafting the Association’s rules wasn’t difficult for him. He immediately started working on it. While the rules were being prepared, climber Wangchu Sherpa was informed about the Association. At first, Wangchu said he might not have time to be involved. But after hearing from Pokhrel and Sharma, he agreed to support the idea. The discussions took place at a trekking company’s office in Thamel, Kathmandu. Wangchu Sherpa then gathered well-known climbers like Speed Kaji Sherpa, Babu Chhiri, Apa, and others. After discussions, they decided to form the association. On Poush 11, 2057 B.S.(December 26, 2000), the association was officially registered at the District Administration Office, Kathmandu.
The first management team included Wangchu Sherpa as President, Kaji Sherpa as First Vice President, Babu Chhiri Sherpa as Second Vice President, Diwas Pokhrel as General Secretary, Apa Sherpa as Secretary, Mahadev Sharma as Treasurer, and Pema Doma Sherpa as Deputy Secretary. Members included Mingma Chhiring Sherpa from Dolakha and Kami Sherpa. After forming the Association, they worked to make the Prime Minister the official patron.
The government agreed, and they also decided to include the Minister and Secretary of Tourism, the Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Nepal Mountaineering Association and the Trekking Agents Association as advisors.
When climber Babu Chhiri Sherpa tragically died on Baisakh 16, 2058 B.S. (April 29, 2001), Apa Sherpa, Kami Sherpa, Pema Doma Sherpa, and other founding members were re-elected without opposition. In the third election, Wangchu Sherpa remained President, Speed Kaji Sherpa was First Vice President, Apa Sherpa became Second Vice President, Diwas Pokhrel continued as General Secretary, Mingma Dorje Sherpa was elected Treasurer, and Nawang Dorje Sherpa became Secretary. Other elected members included Kami Sherpa(Nepal Television), Lakpa Gyalje Shepa and Kami Sherpa.
Collection Date: 14th August, 2008. (Thursday)
Hearty Congratulations to the Patrons of the Association
Hearty Congratulations !!!!
Congratulations !!!!
Everest Summiteers Association Successfully Concludes Silver Jubilee Program
On the occasion of the Silver Jubilee of the Everest Summiteers Association, held on August 23, 2026, during the ‘Silver Jubilee Festival’ program, emphasis was placed on making the existing tourism act relevant to the times and climber-friendly.
During the Silver Jubilee event, the association’s First Vice President, Diwas Pokhrel, was honored with the ‘Everest Lifetime Award’. He was presented with the award for his continuous contribution of over 25 years to mountain tourism and the association.
Speaking at the inauguration program, Member of the House of Representatives Mingma David Sherpa stated that the current Tourism Act needs to be amended to modernize the tourism sector and ensure the rights of climbers.
He mentioned that the Tourism Act enacted in 1978 (2035 BS) remaining largely unchanged to this day is a major problem. “We are still following the law from 1978; now a golden opportunity has come to change it, and we need your support and cooperation in this regard,” he said.
Stating that he has prioritized tourism promotion and related issues, Member of Parliament Sherpa expressed his commitment to honestly fulfill his responsibility, as the public elected him to the parliament to raise the voice of the climbers. He noted that even after 73 years of Everest climbing history, many climbers have not received proper respect and security. “We have lost many climbers; many women have become widows, and children have become orphans. The question of what the government has done for the rights of climbers still remains unanswered,” Sherpa said.
Expressing concern over the ongoing brain drain of Nepali youth, he stressed the need to create an environment where young people can see a future in the country’s tourism sector.
Maya Sherpa, President of the Everest Summiteers Association, stated that the government must formulate effective policies for the safety, rights, and social security of climbers and mountain guides, as well as establish a dedicated welfare fund. She emphasized the need to secure the future of climbers and mountain guides who risk their lives to promote Nepal’s tourism and mountaineering sector globally.
The association’s First Vice President, Diwas Pokhrel, stated that climbers and guides have to face extreme cold, avalanches, and other risks during expeditions, with many losing their lives. According to him, clear and practical policies at both federal and provincial levels are necessary to ensure the safety and rights of climbers and guides.
“The world sees our tall, snow-capped mountains and praises their beauty, but the real hardships, pain, and struggles of the climbers and guides who hoist the nation’s flag at these summits often remain in the shadows,” he said.
Shiva Bahadur Sapkota, General Secretary of the association, urged the government to provide free and quality medical treatment for injured climbers and to offer higher education and scholarships for the children of climbers who lost their lives. “As long as our guides and climbers are not socially and economically secure, the sustainable development of Nepal’s tourism sector is impossible,” he added.
Phur Gelje Sherpa, President of the Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA), stated that the country can only develop through the advancement of mountain tourism. Describing Nepal as one of the best tourist destinations in the world, he urged everyone to be involved in its development, promotion, and conservation. He also mentioned that the Nepal Mountaineering Association honors climbers every two years.
During the program, climbers who successfully scaled Mount Everest, the world’s highest peak, and journalists writing about mountain tourism were honored. Additionally, a ‘Silver Jubilee Souvenir’ published by the association on its 25th establishment day was also released.
