Farmington man asks Utahns not to forget Nepali people

A Utah man who made it out of Nepal after Saturday's earthquake says the basic needs among the Nepalis are overwhelming — and he hopes the world won't forget about them too quickly.

Farmington resident Ryan Erickson said Thursday he feels a bond with the people and solidarity with their plight.

"My heart is just broken for the Nepali people," Erickson said. "They just need help. They need a lot of help right now."

Erickson had a lifelong goal of going to Mount Everest and hiking up to base camp. He made it with four friends four days before the earthquake struck.

"It was just so special to