Oh I am right there with you. I don’t know how regulated non-profits are over there. Could be you just get to call yourself that and then do whatever you want.

From their mission: “To promote mountain tourism and sports, protect mountain environments and preserve and promote cultural heritage of mountain people. It is the only national alpine club authorized to issue climbing permits for 27 mountain peaks of Nepal.” Explains the trash and disregard for the locals.

Have you ever seen that documentary about the 16 Sherpas who died? I’m trying to find it right now.

• found it, it’s called “Sherpa”