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Khumbu Climbing Center

This foundation carries on Alex's spirit of adventure. Based in Bozeman, Montana, the ALCF has 501(c)(3) status and donations are tax-deductible.

An Alex Lowe Charitable Foundation project - KCC Mission Statement: To increase the safety margin of Nepali climbers and high altitude workers by encouraging responsible climbing practices in a supportive and community-based program. Alex Lowe was not only one of the great alpinists of his time, he was also a man who had a remarkable impact on many of the people indigenous to the high mountain reg

ions where his expeditions took him. Alex was blessed with many unique gifts including the ability to climb the world's most challenging peaks, and the capability to connect with, and love, the people he met in some of the most remote areas of the world. His sheer enthusiasm for adventure and compassion for the difficult lives led by these people stands as a continuing inspiration for those who knew and admired Alex. The Federal Tax Identification number is #81-0530042.

05/05/2026

Many of our KCC instructors and graduates are currently in the mountains across the Himalayas, leading trips and guiding expeditions, including on Everest. We wish them all safe climbing.

Here’s a glimpse of KCC Ice Climbing 2026. Thank you to all our instructors, students, and well wishers.

🎥: .t.p Thank you manish for putting this together.

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03/31/2026

Honored to receive a book from during his family trip to Everest Base Camp. A special moment for Khumbu Climbing Center (KCC). Grateful for the inspiration and support. Signed cap available at KCC by and Jimmy Chin, appreciate 🙏🙏

02/18/2026

Congratulations 🎉 we are so proud of you The Guinness World Records has officially recognized Tashi for setting a new world record : Climbing Mount Everest four times in a single season. Tashi was born and raised in Phortse Village.

01/18/2026

Day 3 began with a field puja ceremony, followed by the first day of ice climbing at the 22nd Annual Training. .photography .t.p

01/17/2026

Day first at ground after puja at Gompa and opening ceremony .photography .t.p

01/13/2026

We’ve just wrapped up an incredible week with our amazing team in the Langtang Valley 🏔️❄️

Climbing, laughing, and dancing together strengthening our bond every single day. It was a great opportunity to refresh old skills while learning, sharing, and developing new ones along the way.

With this momentum and teamwork, we’re now on our way to Phortse, ready to run our annual KCC ice climbing course.

Huge thank you to and and our incredible instructors for making this possible 🙏

.photography .t.p

01/06/2026

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08/25/2025

A huge congratulations to Mr. Phurba Gyalje Sherpa and the newly elected Board members of the Nepal Mountaineering Association. We extend our best wishes for a successful and impactful tenure ahead !

05/08/2025

Congratulations to our student and KCC graduate, Nima Rinji Sherpa, The youngest climber to summit all 14 peaks above 8000 meters — a truly historic achievement! KCC family is proud of you! We wish you continued success.

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P. O. Box 6666
Bozeman, MT
59771

Website

http://www.alexlowe.org/

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