RUGBY TOUR
“She Rises. She Tackles. She Conquers Everest.”
Make History with Us – Rugby in the Himalayas”
Official Name: Everest Women’s Rugby Challenge (EWRC)
Organizer: Himalayan Sports Management (HSM)
Category: Women’s Rugby | High-Altitude | World Record
Country: Nepal
Core Message: Empowering women through world-first rugby in the Himalayas
👉 5 October – 20 October
Pros:
Clear skies after monsoon
Good trekking season
Less extreme cold than winter
Ranked by feasibility:
Gorakshep / Kala Patthar region (5,100m+) – Iconic Everest visibility
Everest Base Camp area (5,300m) – Global recognition
High-altitude Himalayan plateau (controlled access) – Safer logistics
(Final altitude must be GPS-verified for Guinness.)
Recommended for altitude & approval:
Format:
T1 Rugby / Touch Rugby / Sevens
Teams:
Nepal Women vs International Women (or mixed international teams)
Players:
7–10 per side (plus reserves)
Match Duration:
2 halves × 7–10 minutes
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High-altitude doctor & medics
Acclimatization schedule (7–10 days)
Oxygen backup & evacuation plan
Non-contact / limited-contact rules
Weather & wind window monitoring
(This section wins trust with Guinness, govt & sponsors.)
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