It is important to us to share our story with the communities we are part of in Vermont and across the US. We will continue to produce inspiring handmade products that use traditional hand-powered tools including handlooms, hand knitting and stitching using designs from our Nepalese producers while slowly introducing eastern and western-inspired designs to individualize us in the marketplace. Our vision is to be the authentic Sherpa outdoor lifestyle brand that produces functional, high-quality outdoor products in Nepal for people who enjoy active lifestyles, care about the environment and about the people that produce the goods they use.
Vermonter Builds His American Dream On Paying It Forward
Learn about US Sherpa's founding and its founder, Ongyel Sherpa's, journey to America
and its influence on US Sherpa's mission in this Burlington Free Press feature article!
Learn about US Sherpa's founding and its founder, Ongyel Sherpa's, journey to America
and its influence on US Sherpa's mission in this Burlington Free Press feature article!
Our Beliefs
Preserving and Sharing the Culture of Nepal
The artisans that make our products utilize production methods that go back generations. Many are made by hand, one at a time, using natural fibers that are both functional and beautiful and have been a part of the Nepalese culture for years
The artisans that make our products utilize production methods that go back generations. Many are made by hand, one at a time, using natural fibers that are both functional and beautiful and have been a part of the Nepalese culture for years
Environmentally Sustainable Sourcing
We use natural fibers and materials whenever possible but we do enhance some products with small amounts of fleece or other comfort adding fabrics. We keep packaging to a minimum and use materials that can be easily recycled. We avoid harsh chemicals, dyes and other environmentally damaging materials.
We use natural fibers and materials whenever possible but we do enhance some products with small amounts of fleece or other comfort adding fabrics. We keep packaging to a minimum and use materials that can be easily recycled. We avoid harsh chemicals, dyes and other environmentally damaging materials.
Fair Trade and Sustainable Jobs
Over 300 people are involved in making US Sherpa products, many of them were economically disadvantaged and marginalized. We hope to employ more people as our business grows and continue to train and educate artisans so that they are able to support their our economic ambitions. Through our trekking services we are able to visit our producers at least twice a year in order to ensure that they are being adequately paid and working in safe and empowering conditions.
Over 300 people are involved in making US Sherpa products, many of them were economically disadvantaged and marginalized. We hope to employ more people as our business grows and continue to train and educate artisans so that they are able to support their our economic ambitions. Through our trekking services we are able to visit our producers at least twice a year in order to ensure that they are being adequately paid and working in safe and empowering conditions.
Giving Back
The opportunity to start US Sherpa was the direct result of the generosity of others and we strive to continue this tradition by supporting the Himalayan Cataract Project and other organizations that provide opportunities for the disadvantaged, preserve the Nepalese culture, and protect the beauty of the natural world.
The opportunity to start US Sherpa was the direct result of the generosity of others and we strive to continue this tradition by supporting the Himalayan Cataract Project and other organizations that provide opportunities for the disadvantaged, preserve the Nepalese culture, and protect the beauty of the natural world.
Community Partners & Friends
US Sherpa would not be the company it is today without the support of our incredible partners and friends. The US Sherpa team would like to extend a huge thank you to our family business partners in Nepal, the incredible and hardworking trekking staff, and the Nepalese artisans. As we continue to build our brand and expand our products and services to a larger market, we hope that all of you will remain with us and as we journey into the future.
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