May I bring clothing and equipment to give to the Sherpas as gifts?
Yes. Please do! Any gift of clothing or equipment you give will be regarded separately from monetary rewards. However, such clothing and equipment gifts are highly appreciated. These Sherpas rely on gifts from foreigners to keep them clothed and outfitted while trekking to and climbing the mountain. Also, Sherpa children and wives and sisters and mothers and fathers and grandmothers and grandfathers need clothing and shoes too. Please remember that sherpas come in all shapes and sizes, from children to adults. Items that are very small or very large can be traded for items that fit. There are men and women Sherpas, and they may be tall, short, extra-large, large, medium or small. The clothing and equipment you bring will be collected from you at the end of each expedition, then stock-piled by the lead staff and handed out to the Sherpas at the beginning of each expedition. In this way, we can ensure that they will actually use it during the expedition and not sell it immediately.
