Meet the team.

is an accomplished mountaineer who has demonstrated extraordinary heroism in extreme conditions. Born in Nepal’s Rolwaling Valley in 1974, Chhiring began climbing at age 12, working as a porter for Western expeditions to support his family. Since then, he has guided some 40 expeditions in the Himalaya, reaching the summit of Everest 13 times, which he continues to do. Chhiring has lived in Steamboat Springs. CO with his wife and two daughters.

Apart from his climbing and guiding job Chhiring Dorje Sherpa is an active social worker. He has helped set up a community school in Rolwaling valley in Nepal and has contributed in preserving the indigenous culture of the Rolwaling valley. Moreover Chhiring has been helping find education sponsorship for the children of his fellow mountaineers who lost their lives in mountains.

Also, Chhiring Dorje Sherpa has been actively involved as a mentor in the non -profit organization called ‘American 300’. He has been volunteering to motivate the American troops. As part this noble work he has hoisted the flag of United States of America on the summit of Everest and other eight thousand meter high mountains on several occasions.

Steamboat Springs, CO is an anesthesiologist and climber with a longstanding interest in mountain medicine, high altitude physiology, and the delivery of health care in austere environments of the developing world.

As a two-time Everest summiteer, along with expedition history on six continents, he has first-hand knowledge of how healthcare and education are intertwined. Improvement in one cannot occur in the developing world without advancement of the other.
Finally, Eric believes both health care and education gains must be supported by sustainable economic growth. Empowering and employing individuals and groups, starting at a local level, is a primary goal of the Chhiring Foundation.

Steamboat Springs, Colorado
Current Position- General Manager, Storm Mountain Ranch Owners Association.
Past experience includes, Land/Resource Management, Land Development, Infrastructure Management and Management of municipal Public Works.
Board positions have included, Routt County Community Agricultural Alliance, Denver Metro Clean Cites/DOE, Frisco Colorado Town Council/Mayor Pro Tem
Other – Colorado/Yamagata Friendship Committee, Colorado Municipal League, Frisco Colorado Sister City Committee.

Steamboat Springs, CO is a professional race, stunt and test driver and businessman.
Mark is currently president of Rally Art Organization, Inc., Premier Event Services, Inc., and Progressive Preservation, LLC.

Past affiliations and board experience includes the Yampa Valley Community Foundation, Kettering Family Foundation, Steamboat Springs Chamber Resort Association, CFK Inc., Routt County Economic Development Committee, Colorado Mountain College, founder of the Chhiring Foundation US. and non-profit and volunteer events nationwide.

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