Climbers do not receive certificates even after conquering mountains

After 48 climbers who ascended various mountains, including Mt Everest, on different occasions failed to receive their certificates, the government has released the names of the climbing company and the climbers involved.

The Department of Tourism reports that these 48 climbers have not received their climbing certificates for various reasons, such as the unfortunate instances of members’ death or disappearance, returning to their home countries, or simply being unreachable. Consequently, the department could not conduct the scheduled briefing.

The department has provided a 15-day window for submitting complaints related to the climbers’ certification process. Any evidence supporting or contesting the claim of climbing the mountain must be accompanied by written documentation. The department emphasizes the need for necessary decisions on these cases.

Normally, climbers are required to return their garbage bond upon submitting the accumulated waste before claiming for their climbing certificates. However, the DoT notes that even the waste generated during climbing by these 48 climbers has not been returned.

Additionally, the DoT points out that the briefings for 14 people who scaled Mount Everest in 2018 as part of the Seven Summits challenge are still pending. Furthermore, eight people who climbed the mountain in 2022 under the same company are awaiting their briefings. As many as 12 climbers who ascended Makalu in 2018 through this company have also not completed their briefings.

Similarly, 13 people who conquered mountains in 2019 through Himalayan Ski Trek are yet to receive their certificates. Furthermore, one individual who climbed the mountain with Peak Promotion Pvt Ltd. in 2019 is yet to claim their certification.