KATHMANDU: Dean R. Thompson, US Ambassador to Nepal, visited Khumbu region to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the first American to summit Mt. Everest.
Jim Whittaker scaled Mt Everest on May 1, 1963, becoming the first American to climb Mt Everest. During his visit to Khumbu region, Thompson also joined a roundtable discussion with local community, business leaders, and trekking operators. They discussed the impacts of climate change on the communities and businesses in the region.
As part of the celebrations, Ambassador Thompson joined the local Sherpa community for a screening of the documentary “PASANG: In the Shadow of Everest.” The documentary is about the first Nepali woman to summit Mount Everest and was produced by the Pasang Lhamu Mountaineering Foundation (PLMF).
Following the screening, Ambassador Thompson participated in a roundtable discussion with local community members, business leaders, and trekking operators. The discussion focused on the impacts of climate change on the communities and businesses in the region. The participants discussed the importance of sustainable tourism and taking measures to mitigate the negative effects of climate change.
The US Ambassador to Nepal, Dean R. Thompson, took to his Twitter account to express his gratitude for being in the Khumbu region on the 60th anniversary of the first American ascent of Mount Everest. He tweeted, “I can’t believe how lucky I am to be here in Khumbu on this day. Members of the US-Nepal Expedition Team-II and adventure tour operators joined me to discuss the status of tourism in Khumbu and hand over the friendship flag.”
