Himalayan Trust

Our trek will follow in the footsteps of Ed on many mountaineering and Himalayan Trust expeditions. Join his son, Peter Hillary, and grandson, Alexander Hillary, to hear about the stories of Sir Ed's travels and work in the region.

The peaceful valleys and trails of lower Solukhumbu are an amazing way to go off the beaten track and immerse yourself in local life and to meet and spend time with local communities. Join us for our trek in October/Nov 2025.

In the hills south of the Everest Basecamp trail lies a different world. Our trek - in the footsteps of Hillary - begins in Phaplu and explores the south, where we'll see communities farming rice and barley.

Follow in the Footsteps of Hillary and trek through the heart of the Everest region! We'll walk the same trails Sir Ed and Tenzing traveled, and see how the Himalayan Trust is continuing their legacy. See the route here in this map.

You climbed. You gave. You made a difference. Now, take it one step further. We’re opening up the Himalayan Trust Membership Programme to the wider community—because so many of you have asked how to stay involved beyond Summit Challenge. 👉 Join now at himalayantrust.org/membership

Follow the legendary path of Sir Edmund Hillary through the majestic Himalayas. The 'In the Footsteps of Hillary' trek offers breathtaking views and a chance to connect with local communities. Don't miss this unique opportunity in 2025!

Never have you met a better Summit Challenge supporter than Goldie and @noodlesforbrekky. They've been doing Summit Challenge for several years now and they were cheering on over 100 of our challengers at the Mt Iron Mega Challenge earlier this month! 👏

Join us for the Women of the Himalaya Gala Dinner 🌄 🎤 MC: Samantha Hayes ✨ Keynote: Lydia Bradey ONZM 📍 Royal NZ Yacht Squadron, Auckland 📅 29 May 2025, 6PM 🎟️ $240 — Tickets @ himalayantrust.org/gala-dinner-20…

Kia kaha to all our challengers digging deep 20 days into Summit Challenge!

Halfway through the month, Summit Challenge is soaring! 361 fundraisers have raised $50,019 NZD so far and climbed over 1 million vertical metres. Thank you to everyone that has thrown in their support 🙏

To all our summit challengers, today marks the halfway point in the month! Keep climbing, keep believing, and know that every effort is making a real difference for the people of the Everest region.

What does happiness look like? A take-home book from a reading corner in a child friendly classroom. Thanks to donors like you, we can provide help like this.

The Himalayan Trust is pleased to have Ms Srijana Thapa as our new Literacy programme coordinator. This is a crucial part of our programme that tackles the issue of lagging literacy rates throughout rural Nepal.

Explore the Everest region with Peter Hillary - Sir Ed's son - this year! We're returning to the Himalayas for an unforgettable itinerary in the post monsoon season (October/November). Learn more at himalayantrust.org/trek-with-us

On the 17th anniversary of Sir Ed's death, our partners in Nepal met to commemorate his accomplishments and to hold a board meeting.

There is more than just mountains in the Himalayas, the region is home to incredible wildlife such as these majestic Himalayan Tahr. This male bull has quite the stature and an impressive mane to suit!

Namaste to YOU! 🙏 Your support helps us nurture the light within every community we work with. Let’s keep that light shining 🌟

New Year's eve is the time to think about the year ahead and to aspire for a great year of growth and good times. Why not put an adventure to the high Himalayan mountains around Mount Everest into that plan? Travel with us in 2024.... details coming soon.

A big part of our education programme is about supporting teachers. Some teachers work in challenging environments, even caring for infants while teaching. By donating to the Himalayan Trust, you empower us to provide training, salaries, living support and mentorship. 🙏

Merry Christmas! From all of us at the Himalayan Trust, we wish you peace and adventure wherever the holidays take you.