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“PASANG: In the Shadow of Everest” Featured in The New York Times

by Nicole C. Scott | Jun 9, 2025 | In the News

PASANG: In the Shadow of Everest Earns Prominent Feature in The New York Times

We’re incredibly proud to share that PASANG: In the Shadow of Everest has received a notable feature in the print edition of The New York Times.

Our film was highlighted on page 2 of the Sunday, June 1, 2025 edition, appearing in the influential Opinion section. This is a fantastic recognition for the film.

For those interested in seeing the exact print feature, please note that a subscription to the New York Times’ Replica Edition is necessary.

NYT Features Pasang: In the Shadow of Everest to watch in print edition, June 1 Sunday New York Times, Opinion Section, page 2<br />

Coastside News – Documenting Pasang Lhamu Sherpa’s Everest Journey

by Nicole C. Scott | Jan 24, 2025 | In the News

PASANG: In the Shadow of Everest Screens in Half Moon Bay

We’re excited to see PASANG: In the Shadow of Everest featured in Coastside News‘ article, Documenting Pasang Lhamu Sherpa’s Everest Journey, published on January 24, 2025. The piece highlights a special screening at Odd Fellows in Half Moon Bay, where audiences gathered to watch Pasang Lhamu Sherpa’s inspiring journey.

Coastside News highlights a special screening at Odd Fellows in Half Moon Bay, where audiences gathered to watch Pasang Lhamu Sherpa’s inspiring journey.

The Rising Nepal – KIMFF Screens Films in Ilam

by Nicole C. Scott | Jan 17, 2025 | In the News

PASANG: In the Shadow of Everest Screens for Local Communities in Nepal

We’re honored that PASANG: In the Shadow of Everest is reaching audiences in Nepal through special community screenings. As highlighted in The Rising Nepal‘s article, KIMFF Screens Films in Ilam, published on January 16, 2025, the Kathmandu International Mountain Film Festival (KIMFF) is bringing inspiring films to Ilam, ensuring that Pasang Lhamu Sherpa’s story is shared with those closest to her legacy.

These screenings help keep her memory alive for future generations. Read more about this initiative and its impact by clicking the above link!

the Kathmandu International Mountain Film Festival (KIMFF) is bringing inspiring films to Ilam, ensuring that Pasang Lhamu Sherpa’s story is shared with those closest to her legacy.

Park Record – PASANG: In the Shadow of Everest Recognized as a Precursor to Mountain Queen

by Nicole C. Scott | Jan 8, 2025 | In the News

PASANG: In the Shadow of Everest was recently highlighted in Park Record‘s article, Park City Film Screenings are Preludes to Sundance, published on January 7, 2025. The piece acknowledges PASANG as a significant precursor to Mountain Queen, a new film that continues the story of Himalayan trailblazers. The recognition honors PASANG’s impact in bringing Pasang Lhamu Sherpa’s legacy to the screen and setting the stage for the story of Mountain Queen.

Read more about how these films are shaping the conversation around women in mountaineering!

PASANG: In the Shadow of Everest Recognized as a Precursor to Mountain Queen by the Park City Film Festival.</p>
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Nepal Times – Streaming the Himalaya on Film

by Nicole C. Scott | Aug 31, 2024 | In the News

PASANG: In the Shadow of Everest was recently highlighted in Nepali Times‘ article, Streaming the Himalaya on Film, published on August 29, 2024. The feature explores powerful films that capture Nepal’s breathtaking landscapes and rich history, with PASANG standing out as a tribute to the legacy of Pasang Lhamu Sherpa.

Read the full article to discover more films that bring the Himalayas to life on screen!

PASANG featured in Nepal Times - Streaming the Himalaya on Film

Lhamu Crater named after Pasang Lhamu Sherpa

by Nicole C. Scott | Aug 9, 2024 | In the News

Lhamu Crater

We are overjoyed to announce that a crater on the Moon has been named “Lhamu” in honor of Pasang Lhamu Sherpa, the inspiring subject of our documentary film, PASANG: In the Shadow of Everest. This incredible recognition is a testament to Pasang’s historic summit of Mount Everest and the enduring legacy she has left for Nepal and the world.

“This historic honour recognises her remarkable legacy and celebrates the spirit of determination and courage she embodies,” the embassy said in a post on X. “Her extraordinary achievement has opened doors for young Nepali women and inspired countless women worldwide to aim for even greater heights, not only in mountaineering but in all walks of life.”

~ Nepal Embassy, Washington, DC

“Pasang Lhamu was the first Nepalese woman to summit Everest and now has a crater named for her on the summit of an important lunar South Pole mountain,”

~ USGS

“A fitting tribute to a courageous Nepali woman!”

~ The Australian Embassy

Pasang Lhamu Sherpa (the subject of our documentary, PASANG: In the Shadow of Everest) has been honored with 'Lhamu", a crater on the south pole of the Moon dedicated in her name

Articles published in the news about this momentous occasion include:

Nepal News: Lhamu Crater: The U.S. Geological Survey has announced that the International Astronomical Union (IAU) approved the name “Lhamu” for a crater on the Moon!
Himalayan Times: Moon Crater named after national luminary Pasang Lhamu Sherpa
Yahoo! Life: Female Everest Pioneers Honored on Netflix – and the Moon
Nepal Khabar: Moon crater named after late mountaineer Pasang Lhamu Sherpa
Nepal News: Moon crater named after national luminary Pasang Lhamu Sherpa
The Kathmandu Post: Moon’s crater named ‘Lhamu’ after Psang Lhamu Sherpa – The naming recognises Sherpa, the first Nepali woman to summit Mt Everest.
Nepal Traveller: Late Pasang Lhamu Sherpa Honored With ‘Lhamu Crater’ On Lunar South Pole
The Nepal Weekly: Moon Crater named after Nepal’s luminary Pasang Lhamu