Born to Ang Tshering Sherpa and a Belgian mother
Dawa Steven Sherpa
दावा स्टेभन शेर्पा
Mountaineer, entrepreneur, and environmentalist who leads Asian Trekking and Nepal's Eco Everest Expedition clean-up campaigns
Currently Managing Director, Asian Trekking Pvt. Ltd.
About
Dawa Steven Sherpa was born to Asian Trekking founder Ang Tshering Sherpa and a Belgian mother. He studied business administration in Scotland. In 2008, he returned to Nepal to lead the family company.
He speaks six languages. He is known for combining mountaineering and business with work to protect the environment. He organises Eco Everest Expeditions. These trips have removed tonnes of waste from the mountain. They have also drawn attention to how climate change affects the Himalayas.
Quick facts
- Born
- 1984-03
- Birthplace
- Nepal
- Profession
- Mountaineer, Entrepreneur, Environmentalist
- Current role
- Managing Director, Asian Trekking Pvt. Ltd.
- Nationality
- Nepal
- Status
- Alive
Current roles
Managing Director
Asian Trekking Pvt. Ltd. · since 2008
Education
Heriot-Watt University
Honours degree, Business Administration (2006)
Career & life timeline
- 1984
- 2006
Graduated from Heriot-Watt University in Scotland with an honours degree in Business Administration
- 2008
Took over leadership of Asian Trekking, founded by his father in 1982
Achievements
Led multiple Eco Everest Expedition clean-up campaigns
Removing waste from Mount Everest and raising climate awareness
Organizations & affiliations
- Asian Trekking
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Last updated: 2026-09-06