Mail by Runner 102: Deputy Chair and Lincoln Uni Students Hike at Aoraki Mt Cook

Happy New Year to you all from the Himalayan Trust! We've been delighted to see so many supporters making the most of the New Zealand summer holidays to explore, refresh and rest ahead of another year. 

Our new Deputy Chair of the Himalayan Trust Board, Prof, David Simmons went hiking in late December with two Mingma Norbu Sherpa Scholars from Lincoln University. 

Roshni Gurung and Fenchoke Sherpa. The group hiked up to Mueller hut across the valley from Aoraki Mt Cook. 

David Simmons will be deputy chair of the HT board until 2026 and we are delighted to have his expertise, advice and enthusiasm as we navigate these challenging times.