Free dental clinic to open at Everest Base Camp in 2027
Summary
A free dental clinic will open at Everest Base Camp during the spring 2027 climbing season to treat Sherpa guides, Icefall Doctors, porters, support staff and climbers. The six-week mission, run by the Everest Lhotse Dental Expedition 2027 with Seven Summit Treks, is expected to handle up to 1,000 patient visits and may be repeated at Manaslu Base Camp later in 2027.
Key Points
- A free dental clinic will be established at Everest Base Camp for the spring 2027 climbing season.
- The clinic will treat Sherpa guides, Icefall Doctors, porters, support staff and climbers, with capacity for up to 1,000 visits.
- Seven Summit Treks Pvt. Ltd. has signed an MoU to serve as the expedition’s official logistics partner in Nepal.
- Organisers are also planning a similar mission at Manaslu Base Camp in autumn 2027 and are seeking Guinness World Records recognition.
