CTSS owner Mike Hamill received a Khata scarf from Yandi on behalf of Tiger of the Snows Fund (CTTS’s non-profit arm) and all of our climbers and trekkers who have graciously donated to this organization.

Yandi lost her husband to a heart attack on Mount Everest several years ago, and since he was the primary breadwinner, she had no way to pay for her three daughters’ education. Luckily, Ang Pasang and Tendi Sherpa connected us with Yandi, and the Tiger of the Snows fund was able to step in to offer educational support to all three of her children. Since they live in a remote village, Yandi’s daughters go to school in a village far from their house and can only make the long trek home to see their mother when they have a week or more off from school. All three young women are incredibly dedicated to their studies and are getting excellent marks in school, which their mother is very proud of!

Mike shared with the CTSS team what an honor it was to receive the scarf from Yandi while he was in Kathmandu. These moments help bring things full circle for our team and, hopefully, for all of you. Our deepest gratitude goes out to everyone who climbs and treks with CTSS because you help fund TOTS, making this type of support possible. This Khata is yours.