SWISS SHERPA FOUNDATION

Mission

Mission

The Swiss Sherpa Foundation supports Sherpas and other mountain people with purposeful training programs and infrastructure projects to facilitate a sustainable independance. The principal activity shall be in mounain regions in which Outdoor activities like mountaineering and trekking can or may contribute to an economic development.

The foundation furthermore aims to achieve the support of Sherpas and other mountain people and their family members which are in an emergency situation.

The foundation can also engage in charitable institutions or projects which correspond to the mission of the foundation.

The Swiss-Sherpa Foundation is under the federal foundation supervision. She has a charitable character and does aim for pecuniary reward or benefit.

 

The Board

Patrick Z'Brun, Salgesch

President

Mountain guide, 1983 first Himalaya expedition, 2008 Everest ascent, owner Vins des Chevaliers

Meinrad Bittel, Visp

Member

Mountain guide, 1983 first Himalaya expedition, 2008 Everest ascent

Valentin Z'Brun, Sierre

Member

Social Media Manager, 
Mountain climber, trekking in Pakistan

Kari Kobler, Gasel BE

Member

Mountain guide, various Everest ascents and other 8’000er, Partner of Kobler & Partner

Herold Albrecht, Remetschwil

Member

Mountain climber, expeditions / trekkings in Nepal