by Kelly | Feb 19, 2026 | Reflections
In 1998, Nim arrived two days late to Nepal’s first ICF national kayaking selection in Pokhara. After winning the flatwater race and proving himself again on the Upper Seti River, he earned the chance to represent Nepal internationally…
by Kelly | Feb 12, 2026 | Reflections
In 1998, Nim entered his first kayaking competition at the Himalayan Rodeo on the Trisuli River—and won. The prize was a black Eskimo Kendo kayak, his first personal boat—an important moment that allowed him to spend more time on the water pursuing his passion…
by Kelly | Feb 5, 2026 | Reflections
In 1995, Nim’s career began to take off while working with Equator Expeditions. This reflection looks back on mentorship, international expeditions, and the river community that helped shape everything that followed…
by Kelly | Jan 8, 2026 | Reflections
A reflection on the early days of river guiding in Nepal, and the beginnings that shaped Paddle Nepal’s journey on the river…