A Certificate of Appreciation Awarded by NMA to Mr. Lhakpa Gyalzen Sherpa for Organizing Basic Mountain Rescue Training for Local People in Khumbu as the Convener of Mountain Rescue Committee(MRC).

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.

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Kumar Khadga Bikram Bravery Award-2009

Mr. Lhakpa Gyalzen Sherpa and NMIA Jointly Receive “Kumar Khadga Bikram Bravery Award–2009″

November 01, 2010, Monday, 2067/07/15

Nepal Mountaineering Association honours  Mr. Lhakpa Gyalzen Sherpa, the Managing Director of the Sherpa & Swiss Adventures Pvt. Ltd  and N.M.I.A. with its most pretigioius award,  “Kumar Khadga Bikram Bravery Award–2009” on the occasion of its 37th Anniversary yesterday. Mr. Sherpa was awarded for his outstanding skill and humanitarian support in managing mountain rescue operations in the Himalaya during the past 12 years. He had played key role in rescuing many mountain climbers, porters and Sherpas who misfortunately fell sick and into accident in the course of climbing the Himalayan peaks.

Mr. Lhakpa G. Sherpa(Left) Receiving the Award. Photo by Nirukowa

The award distribution program had begun from the welcome speech by the Mr. Diwas Bikram Shah, NMA’s general Secretary amidst the chief guests Mr, Shatrughan Prasad Singh, the Deputy Minister for Civil Aviation and Tourism, Mrs.Yankila Sherpa, former Minister for Civil Aviation and Tourism, Mr. JimbaJangbu Sherpa,NMA’s President, Mr. Ganehs Gurung, Cooridinator of Award Selection Committee, and other distinguished guests, NMA members, media reporters.

 “In the 37 years of NMA’s foundation, the road was never smooth. Despite many ups and downs, we’ve accomplished many. We are proud to organize awards like this and present to the winners by recognizing their exceptional supprtand contribution in the mountaineering aspect of tourism in our country.” the General Secretary expressed his opinion on the historical background and its achievement. He also presented the targeted projects of the nma in the upcoming year 2011. 

While speaking among the winners of the awards, Mr. Lhakpa Gyalzen Sherpa, recipient of “Kumar Khadga Bikram Bravery Award–2009“said, “I’m feeling fortunate and proud to receive this prestigious award from NMA. I’ve realized that the Award Selecion committee and NMA and other  have recognized my dedicated and risky services given  to rescuing mountaineers, porters and Sherpa guides who misfortunately felt sick and accidents in the Himalaya during 12 years of  my professional life. This award and honoration has brought to me both encouragement and more responsibility in the mountain rescue operations.”

Another attraction of the program was Dr. Kanzaki’s presence in the program, the general secretary of Japan Mountaineering Association.

In addition to distribution of “Kumar Khadga Bikram Bravery Award–2009″, nma also gave away Dr.Harka Mountain Award to jointly Mr. PratikDhakal and Mrs. Natasha Shrestha for their significant role in the develomentt and upliftment of mountain tourism. Besides, training certificates were also gien to the participants of Basic Mountaineering Trainning-2010″.

Earlier, Mr. Sherpa was also honored by Swiss and Australian Embassies in Nepal for his skillful and dedicated service in the mountain rescue operations in Nepal.

The program was concluded by the president’s congratulation and  thanking speech to the award recipients and participants of the programs.