HimalayaNet #79 (February 2001)

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Pleasant Reading and Happy Travels...

Sheri Nepal

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IN THIS ISSUE:

LOCAL NEWS

1. EARTHQUAKE IN INDIA (GUJARAT DISTRICT)

2. WORLD'S HIGHEST HOTEL TO BE BUILD ON EVEREST

3. HIMALAYAN FAIR 2001 TO BE HELD IN CALIFORNIA

4. KATHMANDU IMMIGRATION OFFICES MOVES TO NEW LOCATION

5. INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY 2001

6. CORNELL UNIVERSITY HAS JOB OPENING IN KATHMANDU

7. HIMALAYAN CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION SEEKS VOLUNTEER

8. EXPERTS STRUGGLE TO UNDERSTAND MYSTERIES OF MOUNTAIN SICKNESS

9. EVEREST CLIMBERS TO SEARCH FOR MALLORY'S COMPANION

HIMALAYAN EXPLORERS UPDATES

10. VOLUNTEER NEPAL HIMALAYA TEACHING PROGRAM UNDERWAY

11. PORTER CLOTHING BANK UPDATE

12. HEC (STILL) SEEKS NEW NAME(S)

MONTHLY FEATURES

13. DID YOU KNOW? ALL 14 OF THE 8,000 METER PEAKS ARE IN THE HIMALAYAS

14. INTERNET CONNECTION: WHAT'S NEW ON THE WEB

MEMBERS POSTINGS

15a. BIKE CARGO HELP TO NEPAL

15b. LOOKING FOR EVEREST AREA TREKKING/CLIMBING PARTNER

15C. LOOKING FOR ANNAPURNA TREK/CLIMBING PARTNER

15d. SEEKING ADVICE ON TRAVELING WITH CHILDREN

CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING SECTION

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

HOW TO UNSUBSCRIBE TO HIMALAYANET

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LOCAL NEWS

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1. EARTHQUAKE IN INDIA (GUJARAT DISTRICT)

On January 26, in the Gujarat District of Western India, an earthquake

measured at 7.9 on the Richter scale is estimated to have killed at least

30,000 people.

As rescue operations continue searching to those who didn't survive this

violent natural disaster, the assistance efforts providing food, shelter

and clean drinking water to hundreds of thousands of survivors is under

full swing.

Although this catastrophe hit most hard in the towns of Bhuj, Bhachau and

Anjar with remains left of only rubble, hundreds of nearby villages in the

coastal marshlands of Kutch (on Pakistan border) were also affected

leaving hundreds of thousands of people without homes. And because of its

strength, the underground rivers were also affected, turning safe fresh

water into salty wells.

For more detailed and current information, go to:

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2. WORLD'S HIGHEST HOTEL TO BE BUILT ON EVEREST

Permission has been granted to Russell Brice of New Zealand to build the

world's highest hotel. The 52-bed hotel is being planned to be constructed

on the Tibetan Side of Everest's 17,000ft North Base Camp in the Rongbuk

Valley.

Mountaineers and environmentalists are understandably worried that the

Everest Region area will be turned into an Amusement Theme Park. But on

the other hand, promoters of this hotel are advocating that this

"organized" visiting and staying at the Base Camp will eliminate the piles

of trash left by those who feel to need to "not" carry out what they

carried in.

For more detailed information go to:

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3. HIMALAYAN FAIR 2001 TO BE HELD IN CALIFORNIA From Arlene Blum

The 19th Annual Himalayan Fair will be held on May 19th and 20th, 2001 in

Live Oak Park in North Berkeley, California. This festive re-creation of a

Himalayan bazaar features the food, music, crafts and dances of the

Himalayas. Arlene dreamed up the Fair after returning from a year of

enjoying Himalayan festivals as she trekked across the Himalayan regions

of Bhutan, Nepal and India.

All of the fair's profits go directly to the Himalayan regions as

donations to orphanages, medical clinics, schools, village water supplies

and agricultural and child nutrition projects and other Himalayan

charities. We are happy to receive applications for support from Himalayan

charities and projects.

For more information about the fair or to apply for a grant, please

contact Barbara Mercer at DrBLMercer@aol.com or 510-869-3995 in Berkeley,

CA.

You can visit the Himalayan Fair website at http://www.himalayanfair.net

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4. KATHMANDU IMMIGRATION OFFICE MOVES TO NEW LOCATION

Please note that the Kathmandu Immigration Office which used to be located

in New Baneschwor, moved to a new location on February 10, 2001. The new

office is located near Tundikhel area. From Thamel, it's only about half

the distance as the old office giving you only about a 10 minute taxi

drive or a 30 minute walk.

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5. INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY 2001 From Freema Hillman & Linda Farling

Each year since 1997, on March 8th the women of Nepal in Educate the

Children's program, have joined women from all round the world to

commemorate International Women's Day. These women are in the midst of a

great struggle to gain respect and rights for themselves and their

children, and to improve the lives of their families.

With the help of Educate The Children (ETC) as well as tremendous effort

and hard work on their part, they have made great progress. They have

attended classes in literacy, animal husbandry, legal rights, health care

for their families, nutrition and income generation. They have formed

women's groups for support and empowerment. Slowly but surely the word is

spreading, and more and more women and families are benefiting and are

encouraging others to join them in their efforts.

In the early years of the celebration, ETC played a significant role in

organizing the event. Since last year however, the women have taken

matters into their own hands. Last year, they formed three smaller groups

and for the first time, they ran the entire program themselves. It was a

huge success and a very empowering experience for the women.

For the past few years, ETC has invited women from around the world to

join in this celebration by sending letters of congratulations and

encouragement to these women who are living in such a remote area, to let

them know that they are not alone. And that we, their brothers and

sisters, are with them in spirit and very proud of their efforts and

progress.

All letters will be translated into Nepali and made into a huge banner

that will be displayed at the Women's Day celebrations. After the event,

all the letters will be bound into a book to be kept in the local library

and read in the advanced literacy classes.

*To send a paper message, please use an 8 1/2 " x 11" piece of paper. Feel

free to add pictures or personal anecdotes, but even just a signature on

letterhead or one line in an e-mail would be greatly appreciated. Please

keep messages brief and leave space (if you're sending paper) for

translations, which will be done by volunteers.

*Mail your paper message to arrive by Feb. 21 to Educate the Children,

P.O. Box 414, Ithaca, N.Y. 14851-0414, USA. Alternatively, you can fax

your message by February 25th to 977-1-429-018 (from the U.S.

011-977-1-429-018) or e-mail it by February 25th to ETC@ECOMAIL.COM.NP.

Messages received after these dates will not appear on the banner but will

be collected in the commemorative book for the library.

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6. CORNELL UNIVERSITY HAS JOB OPENINGS IN KATHMANDU

Cornell Nepal Study Program, Cornell Abroad, is seeking to hire a Graduate

Teaching Fellow for the Cornell Nepal Study Program (CNSP) in Kirtipur,

Nepal, for the academic year 2001-2002.

(http://www.einaudi.cornell.edu/cuabroad) Click on the map of Asia, then

Nepal.

Responsibilities included in the position for 25 hours of work weekly

throughout the academic year, with duties including 1)Assisting faculty from Tribhuvan University teaching the courses (including giving lectures, keeping office hours, etc.), 2)Participating in the ten-day study tour each semester and help bolster the academic aspects of the tour, 3)Supervising the program's small library and video collection.

The weekly work commitment may vary during the year according to the needs

of the program. The successful candidate will be encouraged to pursue

research, independent study, or an internship during the time available

apart from the CNSP obligation.

Remuneration includes:

(1) Room and board in one of the program residences throughout the

academic term or year.

(2) Round-trip air travel between the U.S. and Kathmandu at the beginning

and end of the academic year.

(3) A stipend in Nepali rupees equivalent to $5700 per year.

(4) Medical insurance, including medical evacuation and repatriation

insurance, during the term of employment.

Qualifications:

* Graduate work in any field, with a focus on Nepal studies.

* Previous study of Nepali language.

* Previous experience in Nepal.

* Strong interest in field-based international education.

* Ability to relate well to students in an intensive residential learning

situation.

* Computer skills desirable.

Application deadline: March 15, 2001. Candidates should send a letter of

application and resume, including the names and contact information for

three people to serve as references, to:

Richard Gaulton

Director, Cornell Abroad

474 Uris Hall, Cornell University

Ithaca, NY 14853

Or, by e-mail to cuabroad@cornell.edu

Cornell has an additional job opening for a residential coordinator.

Please contact them for more information on this position.

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7. HIMALAYAN CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION SEEKS VOLUNTEER

The Himalayan Children's Foundation, a Kathmandu foundation, is seeking a

dedicated, part-time expatriate volunteer to help the local Tibetan/Nepali

management expand the Foundation's operation. The primary need is for

someone who can help us set an expansion strategy, help with local and

foreign marketing and in corresponding in English with existing and future

European, U.S. and Canadian supporters. The Foundation has a supporting

office in Geneva. It also presently has the support of a Swiss Foundation

and receives American donations through the American Himalayan Foundation

in San Francisco.

The Himalayan Children's Foundation (HCF) was formed by some young and

energetic Nepali/Tibetan social workers with the objective of improving

the education, health and living conditions of helpless, poor and orphaned

children scattered throughout the remote mountains of Nepal. The aim is to

provide them with the opportunity, in the long term, to become independent

and self-supporting. HCF is a non-political, non-profit and non-religious

Non Government Organzation (NGO) registered with His Majesty's Government

of Nepal and affiliated with the Social Welfare Council. HCF's staff has

voluntarily supported 15 children over the years in various schools prior

to the establishment of HCF. Since its establishment, it is currently

supporting 8 children. We have identified 40 additional children from the

remote districts of Mustang, Baglung, Dolpa and Solukhumbu, for whom we

would like to help provide education at a Katmandu boarding school in the

coming year.

If you are interested in helping expand the work of HCF please contact:

David Bidwell, 47ter Route de Florissant 1206, Geneva, Switzerland,

DavidBidwell@compuserve.com, Fax: (4122)789-0017 Tel: (4122)347-5634

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8. EXPERTS STRUGGLE TO UNDERSTAND MYSTERIES OF MOUNTAIN SICKNESS

For many years, Janet Shown, a hiker and cross-country skier, suffered odd

symptoms whenever she ventured beyond 9,000 feet. "I just thought I was a

wimp," said Ms. Shown, 44. "I'd run out of energy. I would get lightheaded

and dizzy." .When she went above about 11,000 feet (3,350 meters), she

felt even worse. "Sometimes I'd feel helpless, frustrated, and frightened

- even whiny or weepy," Ms. Shown recalled. "Other times I'd become

unreasonably stubborn or excessively giddy and silly." .But her love of

the mountains was stronger than her concern about her symptoms. It was not

until she moved from Texas to the high country outside Denver that she

turned to the Internet to research her problems and learned that she was

susceptible to acute mountain sickness and one of its life-threatening

complications, high-altitude cerebral edema, or HACE. .

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9. EVEREST CLIMBERS TO SEARCH FOR MALLORY'S COMPANION

Ashford, Washington mountain guide Eric Simonson silenced the skeptics in

1999 when he led a team of climbers to Mount Everest to look for two

British mountaineers who vanished in 1924...

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HIMALAYAN EXPLORERS CLUB UPDATES

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10. VOLUNTEER NEPAL HIMALAYA TEACHING PROGRAM UNDERWAY

After arriving safely to Kathmandu and spending a week or so visiting the

multitude of places scheduled by the coordinators, Jane and Pasang, the 11

teaching volunteers and the coordinators all flew out to the Solu Khumbu

region to begin their 3 month long project stay.

They flew to Phaphlu where they all attended a 2-week training course

sponsored by the Himalayan Trust, teaching them how to be "English as a

Second Language" ESL Teachers. In addition and as part of the course, they

were briefed on the Nepali language as well as cultural etiquettes.

After the training, the volunteers were dispersed among a variety of

villages, some quite remote and others quite touristy and populated. Here

they will remain for 3 months, living with a local family, sleeping and

eating as they do. Most of the village have limited access to electricity

and running water and the phones will mostly be a day or 2 walk away.

Jane and Pasang, the coordinators are stationed at central villages,

allowing both of them to roam and "check in" to the volunteers and help as

needed. In addition, two of the volunteers who are already ESL experienced

and have been in Nepal before were also placed in central locations,

allowing easy access for the others who may need assistance.

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11. PORTER CLOTHING BANK UPDATE From Ben Ayers

This spring season marks the first full year of the Clothing Bank. The

program has grown at an astounding rate, without showing any signs of

slowing down. There have been notable contributions of clothing from the

Patagonia Outlets and the Breckenridge Ski School.. The Kathmandu office

now has a new store room, and hopes to expand the program there by

offering porter empowerment and education classes later in the spring. 

The Lukla office will continue to run, despite the airport closure. This

second season will be a telling one, as we continue the successful porter

education and empowerment classes while expanding the Cottage Industry and

Stove Lending programs. We have also been fortunate enough to hire a

year-round full time staff member - a porter with spectacular credentials

and even more enthusiasm than Ben - Arjun Chhatkuli. Welcome aboard,

Arjun! The Clothing Bank is now moving in the slow direction of

sustainability - with long and confident strides.

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12. HEC (STILL) SEEKS INPUT ON NEW NAME(S)

Thanks to the great feedback on the Himalayan Explorers Club name

(HimalayaNet #75). The overwhelming feedback was that we should continue

using the "Himalayan Explorers" name. However, we're still looking for the

name of the "umbrella" that better reflects our work in Nepal - the

Volunteer Nepal Himalaya teaching program, the clothing bank, the Sewangma

Bridge project, etc. Supporters of this "umbrella" organization would also

receive membership in the Himalayan Explorers, which will continue to

provide the same membership benefits as always.

We are also looking for a better name for the porter clothing bank. We'd

like something that reflects the additional work Ben is doing, including

running English language, first aid, and environmental awareness classes

for porters.

Those submitting the chosen names will receive an HEC t-shirt and hat,

plus their choice of any book on the Himalayas. Please e-mail your ideas

to info@mountainexplorers.org

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MONTHLY FEATURES

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13. DID YOU KNOW? ALL 14 OF THE 8,000 METER PEAKS ARE IN THE HIMALAYAS.

All fourteen of the 8,000 meters peaks are located in the Asian Himalayan

Mountain Range. Eight of the Top Ten are in Nepal alone.

Name (Location) Meters/Feet

1. Everest (Nepal) 8,846/29,028

2. K2 (Pakistan) 8,611/28,250

3. Kachenjunga (Nepal) 8,586/28,169

4. Lhotse (Nepal) 8,516/27,940

5. Makalu (Nepal) 8,463/27,766

6. Cho Oyu (Nepal) 8,201/26,906

7. Dhaulagiri (Nepal) 8,167/26,795

8. Manaslu (Nepal) 8,163/26,781

9. Nanga Parbat (Pakistan) 8,125/26,660

10. Annapurna (Nepal) 8,091/26,545

11. Gasherbrum I (Pakistan) 8,068/26,470

12. Broad Peak (Pakistan) 8,047/26,400

13. Shisha Pangma (Tibet) 8,046/26,397

14. Gasherbrum II (Pakistan) 8,035/26,360

In comparison to the highest peaks on the other 6 continents, you can see

how massive even the "small" unmentioned Himalayan peaks are.

Name (Location) Meters/Feet

1. Aconcagua (S. America: Argentina) 6,968/22,855

2. Denali (N. America: Alaska) 6,194/20,316

3. Kilimangaro (Africa: Tanzania) 5,895/19,335

4. Elbrus (Europe: Russia) 5,642/18,506

5. Vinson (Antarctica) 5,140/16,859

6. Carstensz (Oceania:Irian Jaya) 4,884/16,020

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14. INTERNET CONNECTION: WHAT'S NEW ON THE WEB

For a detailed introspective about the Tengboche Monastery in the Solu

Khumbu Everest Region, please sign onto www.tengboche.org. Here you'll

find interesting information about Buddhism and the ongoing development

project to restore and maintain the Himalayan Sherpa Region's highest

monastery. This monastery, located at about 12,000 feet, is en route to

the highest mountain in the world, Mt. Everest and many of the summit

attempters stop here for a blessing before the climb.

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MEMBER POSTINGS

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15a. BIKE CARGO HELP TO NEPAL

I would like to request some help in taking 3 mountain bikes to

Kathmandu for a Nepali friend of mine. One bike per person would be

best as you can carry it as one of your check-in luggage pieces (most

international flights allow 2 check-ins each at 70 lbs). As a special

thank you gesture, my Nepali friend (Thagendra Gurung) waiting for the

bikes will happily give each person a bike tour of the Kathmandu

Valley.

I live in Durango, Colorado and will ship the bikes to whoever is

willing to take on this extra baggage. Once in Kathmandu, Thagendra

will meet you at the airport with a mini-van and escort you to your

hotel. And later, at your convenience, he will meet up with you to

take you on your bike trip as promised. Thank You.

Greg Vann, mtbnepal@hotmail.com

15b. LOOKING FOR EVEREST AREA TREKKING/CLIMBING PARTNER

Trekking in Nepal: Will arrive in Katmandu March 16 and leaving May 15.

Plan to bus to Jiri, backpack to Everestt Base Camp, and attempt to summit

two or three 6,000+ meter peaks. Looking for experienced mountaineer to

join me for part of the trip.

John P. Engel, johnpengel@hotmail.com

15c. Looking for Annapurna Trek/Climbing Partner

Looking for climbing partner(s) to accompany me on a trek into the

Annapurna Sanctuary and climb of the 6,500M trekking peak named Singu

Chuli. I've already got the itinerary and mini-expedition planned with

'Sherpa Expeditions'. I am arriving in Kathmandu on March 3rd, departing

to Pokhara on March 5th. The trip length is 17 days returning to Pokhara

around March 21st.

Scott Wazny, mountainwaz@hotmail.com

15d. SEEKING ADVICE ON TRAVELING WITH CHILDREN

I am planning on taking my 10-year-old son to the Khumbu from May to June.

Is anyone else trekking with a child that age, or anyone who can offer

advice on traveling with children?

Kath Olsen, olsekath@juno.com

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VOLUNTEER/STUDY ABROAD

Volunteer Nepal Himalaya offers participants a unique opportunity to

teach English in Sherpa villages in the Himalayas, near Mt. Everest.

Accommodations are with local families. While not teaching,

participants work on community service projects or explore the endless

trails and villages of the Khumbu region. For more information, please

contact the Himalayan Explorers Club at info@mountainexplorers.org or call

(303)998-0101.

The Nepal Volunteer Handbook offers potential volunteers everything

they will need to know about volunteering in Nepal, including a

personal skills assessment, background on the history of foreign

assistance in Nepal, tips for ensuring a worthwhile experience, and

information on over 50 volunteer leads. Contact the HEC at

(303)998-0101 or info@mountainexplorers.org

The Kham Aid Foundation needs volunteer doctors, physical therapists,

occupational therapists, seating specialists, and translators for our

wheelchair project in the old Tibetan region of Kham in western China.

Volunteers are needed September 2001 to help us distribute and fit chairs.

Contact Dana Isherwood at 925-254-0739, dana@isherwoods.net

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HIMALAYAN EXPLORERS CLUB MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION

The Himalayan Explorers Club (HEC) is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofit

organization that seeks to promote a better understanding of and

espect for the environment and culture of the Himalayan Region.

Members can receive e-mail and postal mail, store luggage, use our

Internet phone to call the U.S. (no cost), and browse through trip

reports at our Clubhouses in Kathmandu and Islamabad, Pakistan. In

addition, members receive discounts with many hotels, restaurants,

shops, and travel agents. Members also receive our hardcopy newsletter,

Himalayan News.

For more information about the HEC please contact us at:

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