Nepal Mountaineering Association

20/04/2026

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The Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) has installed a new signage at the summit of Lobuje (6,119 meters), with the NMA flag and other information. We kindly request all climbing teams to capture summit photos with this signage in the background for certification purposes.

Thank you for your cooperation.

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17/04/2026

Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) President Mr. Fur Gelje Sherpa held a fruitful meeting with Mr. Eduard Kubato, the newly appointed Director of the State Agency for Tourism of the Kyrgyz Republic, in Kathmandu today.

Mr. Eduard, a Guinness World Record–holding climber, is also a member of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic and the President of the Mountaineering Federation of Kyrgyzstan.

During the meeting, various topics of bilateral interest were discussed. Mr. Ram Krishna Lamichhane, Director General of the Department of Tourism; Mr. Bodha Raj Bhandari, 2nd Vice President of the NMA; Mr. Chandan Thapa, Secretary of the NMA; and Ms. Sumi Moktan, Treasurer of the NMA, were also in attendance.

Central Secretariat Member Mr. Gokul Thapa, Central Executive Board Member Mr. Furi Gyalzen Sherpa, and Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Mr. Jinesh Sindurakar were also present during the meeting.

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Mingma David Sherpa
Sumi Moktan
Chandan Thapa Magar
Rajendra Bahadur Lama
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Thupden Sherpa
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Gokul Thapa
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13/04/2026

09/04/2026

Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) extends heartfelt congratulations to Mr. Kumar Mani Thapaliya, President of NATTA, on his appointment as Director on the global Board of United Federation of Travel Agents' Associations (UFTAA).

This remarkable achievement highlights his exceptional leadership and underscores Nepal’s growing presence in the global tourism sector. We are proud to see Nepal represented at such a prestigious international level and confident that his contribution will further elevate the country’s travel and mountaineering industry.
Fur Gelje Sherpa
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09/04/2026

Nepal Mountaineering Association Mourns the Passing of Jim Whittaker, First American to Summit Everest

The Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) expresses sorrow at the passing of Mr. James "Jim" Whittaker at the age of 97, the legendary American mountaineer who made history as the first U.S. citizen to reach the summit of Mount Everest.
Mr. Whittaker’s successful ascent of the world’s highest peak on May 1, 1963, as part of the historic American Mount Everest Expedition, was a landmark achievement not only for the United States but for the entire global mountaineering community.
For Nepal, a nation whose identity is intertwined with these great peaks, Jim Whittaker was more than a climber. He was a true friend and an ambassador of goodwill. He climbed with deep respect for the Sherpa people, the mountains, and our culture, setting a standard for ethical expedition behavior that remains an inspiration today.
His respect for the Sherpa community and his lifelong advocacy for the mountains of Nepal have left an indelible mark on our nation. We have lost a giant, but his legacy will echo across the Himalayas forever.
The Nepal Mountaineering Association extends its deepest condolences to Mr. Whittaker’s family, his friends, and the entire American mountaineering community. We join the world in celebrating a life of extraordinary achievement and profound dignity.
May his memory serve as a summit to aspire to for generations of climbers yet to come.

08/04/2026

Results of the Fundamental Skill Course for Mountaineering Training - 2026.

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06/04/2026

We unequivocally condemn the spread of false narratives regarding so-called “fake rescue operations” in Nepal’s mountain tourism. These allegations, circulated through international print and electronic media, are baseless and irresponsible. Rescue operations during the mountaineering expeditions are carried out under extreme and often life-threatening conditions, with the sole priority of saving lives. Any attempt to label such operations as fraudulent without evidence is unacceptable.

We further state with full responsibility that there have been no verified cases of food poisoning or the alleged overdosing of Diamox (Acetazolamide) involving climbers in Nepal. We challenge any individual or organization making such claims to provide concrete and verifiable proof. Without such evidence, the publication of these reports constitutes the spread of fake news, not factual reporting.

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03/04/2026

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30/03/2026

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The Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) has installed a new signage at the summit of Mera Peak (6,470 meters), with the NMA flag and other information. We kindly request all climbing teams to capture summit photos with this signage in the background for certification purposes.

Thank you for your cooperation.

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27/03/2026

Heartiest congratulations to the Rt. Honorable Balendra Shah on being appointed as the Prime Minister of Nepal. Wishing you and all the Hon'ble Ministers for a successful tenure filled with wisdom, stability, and progress for the nation.

25/03/2026

The technical team deployed by the Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) presented the UAV and GNSS-based detailed survey report of the Manang Mountaineering School to the NMA Board today.

The survey was conducted by Chief Surveyor Mr. Khimlal Gautam and Engineer Mr. Ganesh Prasad Sigdel as part of the Association’s initiative to support the institution’s long-term planning and development. The fieldwork was carried out in last November by the team led by Mr. Bodha Raj Bhandari, Convenor of the Manang Mountaineering School.

Based on the findings and recommendations outlined in the report, the NMA will formulate plans for the school’s further development and infrastructure enhancement.

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Bodha Raj Bhandari
Mingma David Sherpa
Rajendra Lama Rajendra Bahadur Lama
Sumi Moktan
Thupden Sherpa
Chandan Thapa Magar
Gokul Thapa
Furi G Sherpa