Charities and Challenges (C&C) is the charity division of the adventure travel company Sherpa Trekking Service (STS) based in Nepal. C&C was established in early 2008 by the CEO of the company, Miss Kesang Doma Sherpa. A firm believer in the benefits of Responsible Travel, she wished to add a charitable, philanthropic aspect to normal backpacking holidays to Nepal.
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Everest Base Camp (EBC) is the Classic trek in Nepal. Along the route we will make an ascent of Kala Pattar (5550m) for the iconic photographs of Everest that we all know so well. Base Camp itself at 5400 meters is a cold and world famous seasonal tented village where all who come to climb the South Face stay and set off from.
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This is an ascent of the highest trekking peak in Nepal (6400 meters). The peak is classed as a trekking peak however the last 3 days from the Mera La Pass to the Summit are on glacier and snow with a risk of crevasses and avalanche so it is necessary to take the correct safety equipment and a trained guide with you.
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On Tuesday 20th May Kesang Sherpa (CEO of Sherpa Trekking Service - STS) took 4 Australian clients on a site visit with one of the companies Charity Partners... [READ MORE]
On Friday the 16th May 2008, 2 staff from the Spinal Injury Rehabilitation Center (SIRC) in Kathmandu made Nepalese history with a first descent of the Lower Bhote Kosi.. [READ MORE]
In May 2008 Verena Doolabh from Australia trekked to Everest Base Camp as part of a sponsored trek to raise money and awareness for “Spinal Cure” in her home... [READ MORE]
