August 31, 2015
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- Repaired wall in Phortse (Phunuru Sherpa)
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- Rebuilding in Phortse (Phunuru Sherpa)
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- Rebuilding damaged wall in Phortse (Phunuru Sherpa)
We are pleased to report that the rebuilding in Nepal is proceeding at a good pace. Phunuru says that almost all the lodges in Khumbu have now been fixed and are ready for the autumn trekking season. Many homes in the various Khumbu villages have also now been rebuilt, but there is still plenty of work to do.  Back in Kathmandu, Jangbu and Pasang report that there is also a lot of rebuilding and that the local hotels and tourist sites are hoping that visitors will start returning.
On behalf of our IMG Sherpa team, a hearty “thank you†goes out for all the support we have received for our Sherpa Fund. We received contributions from nearly 300 individuals, totaling over $100,000 and all of this money has been sent to Nepal. From this we were able to provide support to over 90 IMG sherpa families for their rebuilding efforts (27 in Phortse, 7 in Khunde/Khumjung, 13 in Pangboche, 12 in Thame, 15 in Kharikhola and Solu, and 18 in Kathmandu).
We are looking forward to getting back to Nepal. Our upcoming Dolpo Trek program and our 3 Peak, 3 Pass Trek and Lobuche climb are looking good, so we’ll be heading back soon for the Autumn trekking season. Thanks again for your help!
Eric Simonson and Greg Vernovage
