Krishna Thapa and his dream to develop skiing as a new adventure sport in Nepal

The snowy slopes around Mardi Himal saw something very different this year. Usually full of domestic tourists, this winter, it saw a crowd that was there for more than just sightseeing.

Around 25 people were gathered. Some were travel guides while some worked in the mountains. They were there for one thing – learning the basics of skiing at the Great Himalayan Ski Visit from one of the best in the trade, Krishna Thapa.