Nepal Basics
- Capital city, Kathmandu
- Knock off North Face is the most readily available clothing product
- Kids start training at age 10 to be porters in the mountains
- The 'heavy hauler' porter will carry upwards of 200 lbs
- Agriculture, treking and climbing are the economy.
- There are around 400 treking companies in Kathmandu
- Airport security here is tighter than LAX
- Population approx 30 million
- Life Expectancy, 60 years
- GDP per capita…. $1,100
- Unemployment Rate…  42%
- Every walk in the tourist district is accompanied by offers for 'hash'