Rope4’s Mission Himalaya

Rope4, a non-profit organisation that aims to share knowledge and educate youths and adults alike, by encouraging to adopt a healthier lifestyle by engaging them in outdoor activities and delivers that opportunity on every accord. One of its initiatives, Mission Himalaya, aims to develop and encourage the youth to test their limits and perseverance. Following the success of the previous two Mission Himalaya chapters in 2018 and 2019, Rope4 has initiated Mission Himalaya 2022, through which the young people will have a shot to continue to explore their mountaineering dreams.

This year, the prize for the winners is an expedition to Everest Base Camp (5364 m) which demands the winners to be both physically and mentally ready.

Mission Himalaya 2022 audition is the first formal step of getting shortlisted for the training. From that point on, it will consist of training camps and grooming. Once the participants overcome the challenges, they will be awarded a high-altitude expedition trek to Everest Base Camp. 

This year, a total of 120 enthusiasts applied for the audition from 40 different districts of Bangladesh. A total of 75 participants appeared for an audition on 17 and 18 June, 2022. A panel of highly experienced Mountaineers and Adventure Activists moderated the audition, where participants' mental and physical strength were judged. The participants were a combination of experienced and laymen. Many Marathon Runners participated in the audition, giving Rope4 a different orientation for spreading the mountaineering message to a diverse community. 

Out of all the participants, 25 are competing in the Boot Camp, which will take place from 2 to 5 September, 2022 in the Hazarikhil Campsite, Chittagong Hill Tract area. The best two will be awarded for the Everest Base Camp trekking expedition in October 2022. This year, Rope4 is fully sponsoring the expedition, which will cover the airfare, permission, and related trekking costs for two Winners, Team Leader and the team coordinator.