We were inspired by this story of the founding of Snow Leopard Journey, a women-led trekking company, and Snow Leopard Sisters, a nonprofit empowering women and youth through community-based conservation.
Founder Tshiring Lhamu Lama, an Explorers Club 50 honoree from Nepal’s Dolpo region, has trained more than 15 conservationists and reached 600 herders through initiatives like predator-proof corrals — reducing livestock losses by 90%.
Posted: September 19, 2026