Dr Mathew Morgan and I were the lucky two to be chosen to run the post. We both live and work in Cardiff and Drs Nick and Emma Mason kindly invited us around for dinner a few times to discuss the posting, problems we might encounter and the amazing culture shock to come! As a [...]

Machermo Porter Shelter and Rescue Post is now officially open! On the 10th October 2006 the Machermo Porter Shelter and Rescue Post, in the Everest National Park, was officially opened. This project was started as a reaction to the numerous deaths of porters (and trekkers) in the Gokyo valley. IPPG started running a rescue operation [...]

During the spring 2006 season we were literally able to witness “history being made”. Until the very last day prior to my departure I had constant doubts whether I should go, if the situation in Nepal was stable enough etc… the tension was high in Kathmandu as we arrived. Our team decided to come in [...]

Another eventful season has come to a close and we are now poised to move into the new facility built by CAN. We will have the hybrid wind and solar electrical system and plumbing in place for next season, meaning porters and doctors can move in! Special thanks to all who donated money, especially our [...]

Australians Dr John Barry and his partner Kirsty Robertson ran the post during the April/May trekking season, ably assisted by Chhewang Sherpa. Once again, a room in Namgyal Lodge was used to offer medical assistance to the porters, local people and trekkers who called in for emergency help. This season the number of trekkers was [...]

Two major events occurred in 2004. First, Namgyal Sherpa started the building process by bringing in a team of 10 stone breakers paid for by CAN (Community Action Nepal). Second, IPPG has engaged Chhewang Sherpa as full-time salaried manager for Machermo with an extensive job description. The salary has been guaranteed for the next three [...]

Preparation for building has started and the porter shelter/rescue post structure is now set to become a reality! A team of 10 Nepali labourers has been breaking rocks to clear the site set aside by the national park and provide 650 cubic meters of building stone. As you can see, that is a lot of [...]