The Swiss Sherpa Foundation is supervised by the Swiss Federal Supervisory Authority for Foundations (ESA).
Swiss Quality
Safety and Education for Sherpas
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.
RECOGNISED STANDARDS
INTERNATIONAL NETWORK
Collaboration with international mountain guide associations and safety organisations.
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 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 Swiss-Sherpa Team
The entire team works on a voluntary basis, ensuring that all donations are directed entirely towards projects and initiatives.
President
Patrick Z'Brun, Salgesch
Mountain guide, 1983 first Himalaya expedition, 2008 Everest ascent, owner Vins des Chevaliers
Executive Director
Regula Kuhn, Brienz
Enjoyment of outdoor activities and movement in nature
Ski touring, cycling, and jogging
Member
Urs Wellauer, Brienz
President of the International Federation of Mountain Guides Associations (IFMGA), Mountain Guide
Member
Meinrad Bittel, Visp
Mountain guide, 1983 first Himalaya expedition, 2008 Everest ascent
Member
Kari Kobler, Gasel BE
Mountain guide, various Everest ascents and other 8’000er, Partner of Kobler & Partner
Member
Herold Albrecht, Wollerau
Mountain climber, expeditions / trekkings in Nepal
Member
Valentin Z'Brun, Zurich
Social Media Manager, Mountain climber, trekking in Pakistan
Foundation
From Swiss Mountain Guides to the Sherpas
The history of the Sherpas reminds us to the first mountain guides in Switzerland. About 200 years ago, in the golden age of the alpinisme, the first English came to our alpine valleys to climb the unclimbed peaks of 3000 and 4000 meters. They were looking for young and strong men in the villages who served them as porters, but then also as guiding companions. Out of that originated the first Mountain guides in Switzerland. Many of them became famous although rarely as famous as the English alpinists. They could earn a decent living but many of them also lost their life. The first mountain guides substantially contributed to the touristic development of the alpine region.
The anology to the present situation of the Sherpas and other mounain nations are clearly visible.
Annual Reports
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DOWNLOAD PDFTaetigkeitsbericht_Swiss-Sherpa-Stiftung-2024.pdf
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DOWNLOAD PDFTaetigkeitsbericht_Swiss-Sherpa-Stiftung-2023.pdf
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DOWNLOAD PDFTaetigkeitsbericht_Swiss-Sherpa-Stiftung-2022.pdf
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DOWNLOAD PDFTaetigkeitsbericht_Swiss-Sherpa-Stiftung-2021.pdf
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DOWNLOAD PDFTaetigkeitsbericht_Swiss-Sherpa-Stiftung-2020.pdf
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DOWNLOAD PDFTaetigkeitsbericht_Swiss-Sherpa-Stiftung-2019.pdf
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DOWNLOAD PDFTaetigkeitsbericht_Swiss-Sherpa-Stiftung-2018.pdf
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DOWNLOAD PDFTaetigkeitsbericht_Swiss-Sherpa-Stiftung-2017.pdf
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DOWNLOAD PDFTaetigkeitsbericht_Swiss-Sherpa-Stiftung-2016.pdf
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DOWNLOAD PDFTaetigkeitsbericht_Swiss-Sherpa-Stiftung-2015.pdf