How Your Gear Choices Affect the Khumbu Environment
The gear left behind on Mount Everest expeditions is a major pollutant. By choosing high-quality, durable equipment for your Everest trekking adventure, you reduce the waste generated by 'fast fashion' mountain gear.
Cheap gear fails. When a zipper breaks at Everest Base Camp, that item often ends up in a Himalayan landfill. Investing in repairable, lifetime gear is an act of conservation for the Mount Everest summit region.
High-end brands are now using fabrics that shed fewer microplastics. Since these particles have been found even on the Mount Everest summit, your clothing choice directly impacts the snow quality of the Himalayas.
Instead of buying new, consider high-quality used gear for your Mount Everest expedition. It reduces manufacturing demand and keeps specialized Everest trekking equipment in use rather than in the trash.
Your gear is your armor, but it's also your environmental footprint. Choose wisely to protect the Mount Everest summit for future generations.
