Supporting Ethical Labor on Your Mount Everest expedition
The Mount Everest summit would be out of reach for almost everyone without the porters. Ensuring fair wages and safe working conditions for these laborers is an ethical pillar of the Everest trekking and Mount Everest expedition industry.
The International Porter Protection Group (IPPG) sets the standards for porter weight limits and clothing. By choosing an Everest trekking company that follows these rules, you are directly supporting the welfare of the Mount Everest expedition support staff.
Accidents happen to porters just as often as to climbers. Verify that your Mount Everest expedition operator provides full medical and rescue insurance for their entire team, from Lukla all the way to Everest Base Camp.
Fair pay allows porter families to send their children to better schools in Kathmandu. Your Everest trekking journey can be a vehicle for social mobility in the Khumbu region if you choose ethical expedition partners.
The Mount Everest summit is a team achievement. Honor the contribution of the porters to ensure your Mount Everest expedition is as ethical as it is successful.
