About Us

Who are we?

The US Nepal Climbers Association is a non-profit organization which was founded in 2014. The organization’s mission is to promote the growth and protection of mountaineering and climbing worldwide, advance safe and ethical mountain practices, and promote responsible access, cultural sensitivity and preservation, and environmental protection.

The US Nepal Climbers Association is recognized by the Department of the Treasury as a climbers association representing mountaineering and sport climbing and aims to support activities that relate to mountaineering, rock and ice climbing, as well as other outdoor activities.

What we do?

The U.S. Nepal Climbers Association brings together millions of men, women and children joined by their passion for mountains as an international alpine association which promotes mountain tourism, climbing sports and protects mountain environments and preserve and promote cultural heritage of mountain people.

Our Ambitions

To unite the Mountain Climbers all over World by connecting to the network of mountaineering groups in each country through media and by communicating to individuals through Societies, Friends, and families which will bring close intimacy to the people of all around the world who have climbed the Mountains in the past.
To support the climbers financially if they are in desperate needs by organizing social events in communities and around the world that will benefit the societies to uplift the economic standard.
To create the path for mountaineering groups by providing skills development to climb the mountains in Himalayas areas in Nepal and other parts of the world.

Our Mission

The US Nepal Climbers Association promotes the growth and protection of mountaineering and climbing worldwide by:

1. Preserving their spirit and traditions
2. Advancing safe and ethical mountain practices
3. Promoting responsible access, culture, and environmental protection
4. Supporting youth participation and making climbers compete to international level

Our Achievements

Educational Support

Since 2014, we have successfully funded educational support for three students in Nepal. A total of $9,900 ($300 per student per year) has been disbursed as of 2024.

Climbing Center Support

We have provided donations of rock climbing shoes and harnesses to various climbing centers in the Himalayan region, including: Solukhumbu, Sikkim, Thame, Nepal Mountain Academy and Nepal Mountain Guide Association (NNMGA).

Street Naming in Honor of Tenzing Norgay Sherpa

In collaboration with the United Sherpa Association Inc. and other organizations, successfully lobbied for the co-naming of a street in Queens County, New York, after the legendary Mt. Everest climber, Tenzing Norgay Sherpa. The street was co-named “Tenzing Norgay Sherpa Way” on the 70th Everest Day (May 2023).

Mount Everest Day Proclamation in New York State

On the initiative of the US Nepal Climbers Association Inc. (USNCA), New York State Assemblywoman Jennifer Rajkumar officially introduced a resolution proclaiming May 29 as Mount Everest Day in the State of New York. In her remarks, she recognized the accomplishments of the Sherpa community and affirmed her commitment to advancing representation, education, and opportunity for the Nepali-American community. The event honored over 60 Everest climbers and was attended by prominent leaders including acting Nepali Consul General Bishnu Prasad Gautam, Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer, Queens Deputy Borough President Rhonda Binda, and USNCA Honorary Ambassador Vanessa O’Brien, who emphasized the importance of both mountaineering achievement and environmental preservation. This proclamation marks a significant milestone in USNCA’s mission to elevate the contributions of Everest climbers and promote cultural recognition at the state level.

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