Name

Us Sherpa

Legal name

US Sherpa LLC

Website

https://ussherpa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Handcrafted Outdoor Accessories and Lifestyle Goods

NAICS

Clothing and Clothing Accessories Retailers (45811), Clothing and Clothing Accessories Merchant Wholesalers (42435)

SIC

Retail-Apparel & Accessory Stores (5600), Wholesale-Apparel, Piece Goods & Notions (5130)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Artisan, Handmade & Craft Gifts Retail (CRALAJAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Sustainable / Ethical Apparel & Accessories Wholesale (CRAOADAJ)

Keywords

• Handcrafted outdoor accessories
• Fair trade lifestyle goods
• Nepal artisan products
• Handwoven textile accessories
• Sherpa-owned outdoor brand

Headquarters

HQ city

Winooski

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Direct E-commerce Sales: Direct-to-consumer online sales through their Shopify-powered e-commerce website, selling handcrafted outdoor and lifestyle products made in Nepal.
2. Wholesale B2B Sales: Wholesale channel for retailers and distributors with $300 minimum order, targeting physical stores, online retailers, and distributors.
3. Retail Store Sales: Brick-and-mortar retail sales at their Winooski, Vermont location at 235 Main St.
4. Trekking Services: US Sherpa Treks offers trekking experiences in Nepal as a complementary service.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

US Sherpa designs, sources, and sells authentic, handmade Sherpa-inspired outdoor and lifestyle products—bags, blankets, knitwear, hats, socks, wallets, and apparel—crafted in Nepal from natural fibers (Gheri cotton, yak wool, sheep wool) and Cordura nylon by partnered Nepali artisan communities, women's collectives, and the Disabled Service Center. The company sells through its own Shopify e-commerce store, a single retail storefront in Winooski, Vermont, and a wholesale channel for retailers, with a complementary trekking-experiences line operated under US Sherpa Treks.

Product overview

US Sherpa is a Sherpa-owned outdoor and lifestyle brand selling authentic handmade products from Nepal. The product portfolio is organized into two main categories: Lifestyle products (Lumbini, Kathmandu, Pokhara, and Winooski series) featuring handcrafted clothing, bags, and accessories; and Outdoor products (Mt Mansfield/Trail, Mt Everest/Knit, and Annapurna series) offering performance gear and knitted apparel. The Lumbini Series provides cotton clothing made by Nepali women; the Kathmandu Series offers Cordura nylon bags made by two brothers in Kathmandu; the Woven/Pokhara Series features handwoven Gheri cotton accessories from the Women's Skills Development Organization. Outdoor knit products include yak wool and sheep wool hats, mittens, and socks. The company also maintains a charitable collaboration with disabled artisans in Nepal producing felt wool products. All products are Fair Trade, handmade in Nepal, with a retail store located in Winooski, Vermont.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Lumbini Series: Lifestyle clothing line handmade by local Nepali women, named after the birthplace of Buddha in Nepal.
• Kathmandu Series
• Pokhara Series
• Winooski
• Mt Mansfield Series
• Mt Everest Series
• Annapurna Series

Products and services

• Lumbini Series (Lifestyle Clothing) Handmade cotton clothing line including overalls, rompers, and casual wear made by local Nepali women, featuring 100% cotton construction with coconut shell buttons and adjustable straps.
• Kathmandu Series (Bags & Accessories) Bags and accessories collection handmade by two brothers in Kathmandu, including convertible totepack/backpacks, crossbody bags, wallets, and duffel bags made from 800 and 1200 Denier Cordura nylon.
• Pokhara / Woven Series Handwoven textile products made by the Women's Skills Development Organization in Pokhara, including tote bags, crossbody bags, clutches, and accessories made from Gheri cotton with leather accents.
• Winooski Series (Wraps & Throws) Wraps and throws collection named after Winooski, Vermont, designed for home and lifestyle use.
• Mt Mansfield / Trail Series Outdoor performance gear designed for hiking and trail activities, featuring technical materials and durable construction.
• Mt Everest / Knit Series Knitted outdoor apparel including hats, mittens, and socks made from yak wool and sheep wool, handcrafted in Nepal.
• Annapurna / Outdoor Clothing Series Outdoor clothing collection named after Mount Annapurna, designed for active outdoor lifestyles.
• Disabled Service Center Collaboration (Felt Wool Products) Felt wool products made by artisans with disabilities in Nepal, including hair ties, coasters, ornaments, and finger puppets, sold as a charitable collaboration line.
• Alpine Blanket Handwoven throw blanket made from yak wool and acrylic fiber blend, approximately 90 inches by 48 inches, designed for warmth around campfires or home use.
• Basecamp Totepack Convertible backpack and tote bag made from 800 Denier Cordura with waterproof base, handles, removable shoulder strap, backpack straps, three zipper pockets, and two side pockets; approximately 16 x 15.5 x 5.5 inches.
• Hiker Crossbody Bag Compact crossbody bag made from 800 Denier Cordura with two zipper pockets and adjustable metal clip strap; approximately 8.5 x 6.5 inches.
• Himal Urban Tote Bag Handwoven Gheri cotton tote bag with cotton lining, internal pocket, leather bottom, and leather straps; Fair Trade; approximately 18 x 13 x 5.5 inches.
• Himal Driftwood Crossbody Bag Handwoven Gheri cotton crossbody bag with cotton lining, leather bottom, leather strap, and zipper pull; Fair Trade; approximately 7.5 x 6 inches.
• Sherpa Socks Wool slipper-socks with 100% sheep wool exterior and sherpa fleece lined interior; adult size 7–10.5; approximately 15 x 6 inches; hand wash cold and hang to dry.
• Bheda Hat Traditional-style earflap knit hat designed for warmth and breathability, made from sheep wool; approximately 11.25 x 10.25 inches.
• Mountaineer Wallet (set of 2) Compact wallet set made from 800 Denier nylon Cordura with two zipper pockets and prayer flag loop; approximately 4.5 x 3.5 inches.
• US Sherpa Duffel Bag Large duffel bag made from 1200 Denier nylon Cordura with heavy-duty zipper, interior mesh zip pocket, and compression straps; 32 x 16 x 15 inches.
• US Sherpa Treks (Himalayan Trekking Experiences) Sister-company experiential offering providing guided Himalayan trekking in Nepal, including Fall 2026 treks, as a complement to the product business.

Quantifiable outcome

• Purchase directly supports Nepali families and marginalized communities

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Disabled Service Center Nepal / Chultim SherpacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2021US Sherpa collaborates with Disabled Service Center Nepal, founded by Chultim Sherpa, to employ artisans with physical disabilities. Products include felt wool items made by disabled artisans. Chultim is permanently disabled and a family friend of founder Ongyel Sherpa.
• Juniper FundcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUS Sherpa partners with Juniper Fund to directly support Nepali families and underserved communities through their product sales. The partnership represents the company's commitment to social impact.
• Khumbu Climbing CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUS Sherpa partnership with Khumbu Climbing Center supporting climbing communities in the Khumbu region of Nepal.
• Sagarmatha NextcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUS Sherpa partnership with Sagarmatha Next supporting environmental and cultural preservation efforts around Mount Everest.
• Women's Skills Development OrganizationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUS Sherpa sources products from the Women's Skills Development Organization in Pokhara, Nepal for their Woven Series products, supporting women's economic empowerment.
• US Sherpa TreksminorOthersRelated company offering trekking experiences in Nepal, complementing the product business with experiential tourism.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Ibex: Outdoor apparel brand built around wool-based knitwear and base layers for hiking and active use. Comparable outdoor wool apparel category (hats, socks, mittens, knitwear), premium positioning, and similar specialty DTC-plus-wholesale model.
• Duckworth: Small-batch American outdoor apparel brand specializing in wool and natural-fiber garments with a sustainability and provenance story. Comparable raw-material focus (wool/natural fibers), outdoor category overlap, and similar scale and premium positioning.
• Timbuk2: Bag and accessories brand known for urban-outdoor crossover totes, backpacks, and crossbody styles. Strong overlap with US Sherpa's Kathmandu and Woven Series bag portfolio on category and price points.
• Topo Designs: Independently owned outdoor lifestyle brand focused on bags, packs, and apparel with a heritage outdoor aesthetic. Comparable product categories (Cordura bags, totes, duffels), price points, and small-team DTC-plus-wholesale distribution model.
• Sherpa Adventure Gear: Outdoor apparel and accessories brand with a Sherpa/heritage narrative and Nepal-inspired product assortment. Most direct comparison to US Sherpa given overlapping name positioning, product mix (outdoor apparel, accessories), and storytelling around Nepali craftsmanship.
• Cotopaxi: Outdoor and lifestyle brand built around ethical sourcing, social mission (Questival), and gear/bag/apparel assortment. Closely comparable mission-driven outdoor-lifestyle positioning with overlapping bag, apparel, and accessory categories.
• Nepalaya: Fair-trade retailer sourcing handmade crafts, apparel, and accessories from Nepal. Comparable country-of-origin supply chain, fair-trade positioning, and assortment of felt, woven, and handicraft products.

Broad incumbents

• Patagonia: Large, established outdoor apparel and gear company with deep sustainability, fair trade, and supply-chain transparency credentials. Operates across the same outdoor and lifestyle categories but at materially larger scale, setting the ethical-outdoor benchmark US Sherpa is measured against.
• prAna: Ethical and sustainable apparel brand with broad lifestyle and activewear assortment. Comparable fair-trade and sustainable sourcing story, overlapping woven and apparel categories, but materially larger catalog and distribution.

Regional players

• Kathmandu (Rip Curl Group brand): Outdoor apparel, bags, and accessories brand operating primarily in Australia and New Zealand under the Rip Curl group. Comparable product categories (outdoor apparel, travel bags, accessories) and premium outdoor positioning, but with limited direct US overlap.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/ussherpa/?hl=en
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/us-sherpa

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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