$30,000 award established for Himalayan mountaineering contributors

Summary

A $30,000 award has been established to recognize contributors to Nepal’s mountaineering sector and Himalayan communities, marking the largest prize in the country’s alpine history.

Key Points
  • A $30,000 award has been created to honor individuals and organizations aiding Nepal's mountaineering and Himalayan communities.
  • The prize is the largest ever in Nepal’s alpine and mountaineering sector, split into three $10,000 categories.
  • The award was jointly established by Everest Alliance Nepal and China's GoNature Outdoor Sports Group Co Limited.
  • A high-level international jury will select winners, and the award will be presented at the Third Everest Summiteers Summit 2027 in Nepal.
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