Advancing scientific exploration and discovery at the top of the world
We are building a community-based scientific research facility in the Everest region of Nepal.
Through a commitment to experimentation and education, our center will engage world-renowned researchers and the local Sherpa community in an exploration of mountain science. We are dedicated to studying the impact of climate change on Himalayan mountain ecosystems and the indigenous populations living in these environments.
Scientific Impact
“The KRC is an ideal base of operations for conducting meteorological/climatological research in Nepal’s Everest Region. It will be an essential addition for investigating mountain weather systems and climate change all over the world.”
- Baker Perry, P.hD, Professor of Geography at Appalachian State University
Local Impact
“I watched how our sacred mountains, glaciers and landscapes in the Khumbu and on Everest drastically changed in my lifetime. The KRC offers new opportunities for education, training, and employment, so my Sherpa community can partner with scientists in understanding how climate change is impacting our homeland.”
- Sonam Jangbu Sherpa, KRC Co-founder
Route Finding -- Photo By: Eric Wong
Tenzing Norgay -- Photo By: Noam Argov
Waldheimia glabra -- Photo By: Elizabeth Byers
Danphe Bird -- Photo By: Steve Mock
Abies spectabilis -- Photo By: Elizabeth Byers
Tahr dingboche -- Photo By: Elizabeth Byers
Primula primulina -- Photo by: Elizabeth Byers
Geological Survey -- Photo By: Eric Wong
Khumbu Local with a Lichen -- Photo By: Shiva Devkota
Tibetan snowcock -- Photo By: Elizabeth Byers
Everest Weather Station -- Photo By: Baker Perry
Rhododendron arboreum Photo By: Elizabeth Byers
Everest Weather Station -- Photo By: Baker Perry
Khumbu Local with a Mushroom -- Photo By: Shiva Devkota
Saussurea simpsoniana -- Photo By: Elizabeth Byers
Prayer Flags -- Photo By: Steve Mock
Puja -- Photo By: Steve Mock
Chlorociboria aeruginascens -- Photo By: Shiva Devkota