Nine Nepali women have done something that most of us never dream or dare to attempt—they have successfully climbed Mt. Everest! On May 22, 2008, these incredible women made history. Their team became the “most successful and largest women expedition to climb Everest” and one of their members, Nmdoma Sherpa (17), the youngest women to ever climb Everest. This success can be attributed to their determination and perseverance, the stories behind each women and, most importantly, all nine’s desire to break the societal constraint placed on Nepali women, once and for all.
It was a pleasure and an honor to meet two of the members, Ms. Shailee Basnet and Ms. Pujan Acharya, during an event highlighting their journey around the world. The event was organized by Mr. Dawa Sherpa (Owner) at Mt. Everest Café, Fort Collins, Colorado, USA. The venue was packed and everyone—a mix of Americans and Nepalese—was captivated by the mesmerizing pictures and Ms. Basnet’s entertaining and detailed narration.
I went to the event expecting another story about an expedition that climbed Everest. However, I left with a different impression—it was a story of breaking meaningless societal boundaries and ethnic stereotypes, a story about the fight for equality that little girls and women fight every day; it was a story of overcoming fear and conquering one’s dream, a story of human history—it was a beautiful story!
The ladies are now on a mission to climb the highest mountains in every continent. They have already conquered the highest peaks in 3 continents (Asia, Europe, Australia)--they have 4 more to go. In their travels they have met local girls and women and have learned about their culture while sharing their own. To learn more about these incredible women and their endeavours click on the logo below. Also, do not forget to share this story on your Facebook by clicking on the Facebook logo.
It was a pleasure and an honor to meet two of the members, Ms. Shailee Basnet and Ms. Pujan Acharya, during an event highlighting their journey around the world. The event was organized by Mr. Dawa Sherpa (Owner) at Mt. Everest Café, Fort Collins, Colorado, USA. The venue was packed and everyone—a mix of Americans and Nepalese—was captivated by the mesmerizing pictures and Ms. Basnet’s entertaining and detailed narration.
I went to the event expecting another story about an expedition that climbed Everest. However, I left with a different impression—it was a story of breaking meaningless societal boundaries and ethnic stereotypes, a story about the fight for equality that little girls and women fight every day; it was a story of overcoming fear and conquering one’s dream, a story of human history—it was a beautiful story!
The ladies are now on a mission to climb the highest mountains in every continent. They have already conquered the highest peaks in 3 continents (Asia, Europe, Australia)--they have 4 more to go. In their travels they have met local girls and women and have learned about their culture while sharing their own. To learn more about these incredible women and their endeavours click on the logo below. Also, do not forget to share this story on your Facebook by clicking on the Facebook logo.
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