Second edition of Tenzing Norgay Sherpa open climbing competition set for January

The second Tenzing Norgay Sherpa Open Climbing Competition will be held on January 29 and 30, 2024. Jointly organized by the US-Nepal Climbers Association (USNCA) and Nepal National Mountain Guide Association (NNMGA), the event aims to promote climbing sports and honor Tenzing Norgay Sherpa’s legacy.

The competition includes qualification rounds at a venue to be announced, with semi-finals and finals at Crimpanzee Adventure Hub in Boudha. Open to participants aged 12 and above, the event features separate male and female categories, with cash prizes of Rs 45,000, Rs 35,000, and Rs 15,000 for the top three winners.

Sherap Jangbu Sherpa, USNCA president, emphasized the event’s role in inspiring young climbers and boosting adventure tourism. Pimba Tenzing Lama, NNMGA secretary, described it as a tribute to Tenzing Norgay Sherpa and climbing culture.

Under a new agreement, USNCA and NNMGA will alternate hosting duties annually, ensuring continued collaboration in promoting mountaineering sports.