5/24/2016
Young Farmers walking to Everest Base Camp for charity
A group of New Zealand Young Farmers (NZYF) is planning an expedition to Everest Base Camp to raise money for Nepalese
agricultural charities.
Led by 27-year-old Denise Knop of the Bay of Islands club, the Northern region of Young Farmers aims to do the 26 day
trip in April 2018.
Known for her adventurous ideas, Miss Knop said initially her idea was at first met with disbelief but once it was
explained many thought it would be a great adventure.
A contract milker on a dairy farm with her partner, Miss Knop said the trip was 'something positive' in light of the
difficult conditions many in the industry were facing.
"I'm always challenging myself to something new and this was an exciting trip to do."
All NZYF members who were keen to join the expedition from around New Zealand would be welcomed, she said.
"We'd love to challenge other regions to join us."
The Northern region of NZYF has committed to developing leadership skills and this was part of that challenge.
"I love the leadership development that NZYF encourages. The organisation has given me the opportunity to network and
meet heaps of people of similar age in my area."
The trip will include two days in Kathmandu with nine days walking from Jiri to Namche Bazaar followed by another nine
days walking to Everest Base Camp. The group will then walk five days back to Lukla before catching a flight to
Kathmandu.
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