Recently, Mr. Sherpa was recognized by Union International Alpinists Association (UIAA) for his significant role in rescuing the mountaineers who come to Nepal from around the globe and risk their lives while climbing the mountains.

Mr. Lhakpa Gyalzen Sherpa, the Convener of the Mountain Rescue Committee with the trainees and Team Members.

July 24, 2011, Sunday

MRC Organizes Mountain Rescue Training in Khumbu for Locals

Recently Mountain Rescue committee, a sister unit of Nepal Mountaineering Association(NMA) completed rescue training course entitled “Mountain Rescue Training in Khumbu for Locals” held from June 20 to July 04, 2011. The training was successfully organized and managed by Mr. Lhakpa Gyalzen Sherpa who was appointed as the Convener of the committee by the NMA in last June. He is a veteran mountain rescue specialist who rescued hundreds of mountaineers, porters, Sherpas and other related professionals during his career.

Fifteen trainees were selected for the training on the basis of their previous medical  rescue experience  and professional  background, not just in random manner.  They were- Mr. Ngawang Kalshang Sherpa, Phurba Gelzen Sherpa, Thukten Dorji Sherpa, Gar Temba Sherpa, Dawa Gelzen Sherpa, Phunuru Sherpa, Dawa Tenzing Sherpa, Pema Sherpa, Panuru Sherpa, Tshering Tashi Sherpa, Mingma Tenzing Sherpa, Ngima Tshering Sherpa, Tsehering Dorji Sherpa, Nyima Tshering Sherpa, Sonam Phinjo Sherpa.

Nepal Mountain Rescue Committee had provided all the required fund, for food and lodge, transportation, and logistics to organize the training. During the training period, the convener was supported the committee members-Mr. Ang Norbu Sherpa, Mr. Lhakpa Sherpa, Mr. Prakash Adhikari, Dr. Sarswoti Thakuri, Mr. Ang Norbu Sherpa and Mr. Kabindra Lama. Mr. Ang Dawa Sherpa had joined the training team as an Observer. All instructors including the Chief Instructor, Pasang Tenzing Sherpa had done excellent job by successfully conducting the training. Simrik Helicopters Pvt. Ltd for provided complimentary Helicopter flights used in the practical training.

“The  training course was designed in such way that we worked hard to meet both theoretical and practical aspects of the mountain rescue.” The convener shared his experience of managing the training course. He was honored by the Embassy of Switzerland and Australia last year for his skill and outstanding management of rescue operations in the Himalayas in the past.