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Posts by Author: Norbu Tenzing

Because it's there.

On June 8, 1924, George Mallory and Sandy Irvine set out to be the first to climb Everest. One hundred years later, narratives about Everest are still haunted by the question of whether Mallory and Irvine made it to the summit.

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The True Spirit of Adventure

This weekend May 29th marks the 69th anniversary of my father Tenzing Norgay and Sir Edmund Hillary’s historic ascent of Chomolungma (Everest) in 1953. At that time, it was the closest that man had been to the moon. The lure of Chomolungma today remains insatiable. More than 325 permits were issued this spring to climb the mother Goddess, with a handsome yield of $3.3m for the Government of Nepal in licensing fees.

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Heroic Heera

Heera, whose name means “diamond” in Nepali, was born with Spina Bifida, a serious neurological disorder. Her parents were desperate to help their young daughter, and went into debt in search of treatment for her — they even sold their land — but nothing worked.

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The view from the Top!

On May 29th, 1953, Sir Edmund Hillary and my father Tenzing Norgay made their historic ascent of Chomolungma (Mount Everest). 67 years later, in 2020, the Covid pandemic completely shut down the mountaineering season in Nepal.

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Losar Tashi Delek!

Happy Losar, year of the of the Metal Ox, to you and your loved ones. Losar, the new year based on a lunar calendar, is celebrated for two weeks by Sherpas, Lobas, and Tibetans in the Himalaya.

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No oxygen, no problem. No food, big problem

You are our hero! We wanted you to see much your support has helped people in need survive in the pandemic.

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Mt. Everest Day, A Perspective

For my family, this year marks the 67th anniversary of my father Tenzing Norgay Sherpa and Sir Edmund Hillary’s ascent of Chomolungma (Everest) on May 29th, 1953. The occasion this year is bittersweet.

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Meanwhile, in Nepal...

Nepal is in a strict lockdown until April ​7th. So far, there are only a handful of recorded cases of COVID-19, but lack of testing and info about proper safeguards ​is an ongoing concern.

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A love letter to the AHF family and friends

We feel deeply privileged to be entrusted with your support and belief in us. It makes everything we do possible.

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At home on the range

In the 24 years I’ve been going to Lo Manthang, the welcome on this recent trip was a first: I was bucked off a speeding horse, who was anxious to get home.

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