Welcome to Musa Masala, JAM JAM! (Nepali for ‘Let’s go!’)

Who We Are

Musa Masala is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization creating an internationally adventurous outdoor community focused on safe, healthy and culturally aware outdoor activities while prioritizing projects for healthcare and education in Nepal.

What’s New

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The Himalayan Rescue Association and Musa Masala Present the Pocket-size, Wallet-friendly, Altitude Tips Card
The Himalayan Rescue Association and Musa Masala Present the Pocket-size, Wallet-friendly, Altitude Tips Card

Musa Masala is very excited to have created, along with the Himalayan Rescue Association, a new version of the altitude tips card that we have been providing to the HRA clinics since 2018.

Below you’ll find an introduction from Dr. Sanjiv Bhandari to the HRA, and from Dr. Nishant Joshi Njo, on how he came to work with the HRA. A special part of this is a great interview about working at Everest ER in 2024 — special for all you Everest fans. Jam Jam!

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Nutrition at High Altitude: Ariadna Lucero
Nutrition at High Altitude: Ariadna Lucero

Please welcome Ariadna Lucero, who we met through our friends at Extreme Medicine, the medical providers at Mt Aconcagua. Ariadna’s interest in the gastrointestinal issues of people living at higher altitudes or with difficult water supply systems links in with our patient population at the Wongchhu Sherpa Memorial Hospital, so we were excited to talk to her about her nutrition research. We’re honored she did this interview with us and hope to work together in the future as she is doing such important work.

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Nepali Climbers Compete in India
Nepali Climbers Compete in India

This is what success looks like: getting together with people who inspire you to create and overcome obstacles that lead to good for all. We’ve been able to experience this at Musa Masala many times, but our involvement with the Nepal indoor climbing community has been so rewarding and exciting that few things have given us more fun and incentive. This post is written by Tenzin Khando Tamang, a very gifted climber and writer!

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Our Initiatives

Group photo of smiling people at a climbing center event.

Indoor Climbing

We are dedicated to working with everyone in the community to help create a vibrant, safe and challenging environment for indoor climbing in Nepal.

Group of individuals in colored scrub suits standing in front of a medical facility, with a building and a statue visible in the background.

Dental Camps

We provide exclusive dental healthcare services for the Wongchhu Sherpa Memorial Hospital catchment area in Nepal.

Three people wearing helmets and outdoor gear taking a selfie in front of a cave entrance.

Outdoor Education

Explore our curated collection to prepare for your outdoor adventures and learn from seasoned experts who share their experiences and techniques.

A group of seven people posing for a photo in front of a sponsor banner. They are outdoors, with a climbing wall partially visible behind them. Some individuals are wearing event badges and casual clothing.

The Musa Masala Scholarship Program

Thanks to our supporters, we provide scholarships to Nepali students in medical and technical fields, and fund wilderness first responder and guiding courses for community-focused individuals.

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Fund Our Intiatives

Welcome to our non-profit family! Here, your passion meets our dedication in making a significant difference, and together, we create a brighter future for communities in need.

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