Since I am not a professional climber, I used guides on all my big trips
or when I need to learn something new. This page is my personal list
of favorites expedition companies where I
generally only comment when I have first-hand experience or a strong
reference from someone I know well. Also,
please see the Selecting
a Guide page for FAQs on selecting a guide.
Note: the term 'guide' has grown in definition over time. Most of
the companies I list on this page offer 'guided' climbs but this does
not mean a 1:1 ratio between western guide and client. It means that
there is one 'leader' who is on the mountain with many clients at the
same time. On large Himalayan peaks it is common to have a wide range
of guide to client ratios from 1:1 to 1:4 to 1:20 The large teams supplement
the guide/leader ratio with Sherpa Guides (at an addition cost) at
ratios from 1:1 up to 1:4 Sherpa to client.
The best companies keep their total clients in a single push
under eight with a 1:1 sherpa:client ratio plus at least one, preferably
more, experienced western guides. And they have several Sherpas on
standby at a high camp for emergencies.
With large groups or high ratios, if you get in trouble (fall, illness,
or lost) you might not be able to reach your western guide/leader or
qualified Sherpa for help. If you really want a true 'guide' then you
will pay more than their top price listed but you can get a 1:1 ratio
with an experienced western guide. While a company may have a good
reputation, your experience could be fantastic or a disaster depending
on the on-mountain leadership. Spend as much time understanding, researching
and interviewing your leaders and the expedition organization as you
do the company and the mountain.
The indicates
a company I would seriously consider without hesitation based on their
safety record, interaction with customers, summit success and to some
extent pricing value. All of this has been sustained over many years
and many types of expeditions. The others are good companies but warrant
further research depending on the complexity of the climb and the type
of experience you desire.
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Major Global Guides
(regularly runs trips across the world)
Adventure
Consultants: I used them on Everest in 2003 and 2002 and Ama Dablam in 2000.
They operate out Wanaka, New Zealand and run expeditions all around the world
especially in the Himalayas. Their prices are amongst the highest but you get
many luxuries on the big Hills. They limit their teams to 9-12 climbers, have
seasoned western guides and excellent Sherpas. The teams are usually very international
which I prefer. Their safety record is outstanding and usually perform well on
getting people to the summit. Guy runs a first rate operation, especially when
he is on the climb. See their Everest summit
list but note they do not show their summit %. My bottom line opinion: Consider
them if you are looking for an international flavor, and your budget is large
and want a smaller, more personal feel to your expedition.
Alpine
Ascents International: I have never personally used AAI, but
have seen them in action on many climbs. If money is no object, they
may be a good choice for climbers who wants a U.S. based company.
For Everest, AAI, similar to the other outfits that charge $70,000
and up, staff their climbs with multiple western guides, generous
Sherpa to client ratio, oxygen at 4 lpm and all the frills you would expect from
videos at base camp to internet access. They are one of the few companies
that spend a night at the South Col before making the final summit
push. Today they focus on smaller teams than most. Their excellent
web site is one of the best anywhere with loads of information
from gear to training. While they have an excellent reputation, they
follow a proven formula so understand what you are getting into if
you are looking for a more independent climb. See their Everest summit
list but note they do not show their summit %. My bottom line
opinion: Consider them if you are wanting a personalized and structured
experience, and have a very large budget.
Alpeneglow
Expeditions: Adrian
Ballinger runs global trips including Everest but only from Tibet. They have
emerged as one of the top world-class guide companies. His difference includes
clever, aggressive marketing, short time-frame trips designed with high support
for small teams at one of the highest price of any commercial operator on most
of the mountains he guides. Adrian was one of the pioneers in what they call
"Rapid Ascent" expeditons using alitude tents at home and extra oxygen and Western
Guides to reduce an Everest climb from eight to less than four weeks. He and
most of his guides have international guiding credentials. He likes to focus
on mountaineering ski trips. He runs solid, safe trips with everything you would
ever need in terms of luxeries and support. My bottom line opinion: A good choice
for people who desire maximum support and have extremely limited time plus have
large budgets and are strongly focused on a summit more than a traditional expedition.
Climbing the Seven Summits (CTTS): Mike Hamill broke off as a long time senior guide from IMG in 2017 and now runs global trips leveraging his 6 Everest summits and all of the “Seven Summits,” the tallest mountains on each continent, at least 6 times, some as many as 25 times. He authored a book on the 7 Summits which is the gold standard for planning these climbs. In a change of pace, MIke offers a wide variety of prices and guiding options for most of his climbs so he is definitely one to check out before deciding any trip. Similar to AAI, AC, Madision and the other outfits that charge $65,000 and up, he staffs the climbs with multiple western guides, generous Sherpa to client ratio, oxygen at 4 lpm and all the frills you would expect from videos at base camp to internet access. My bottom line opinion: One of the best new players with independent, young leadership offering a wide range of options and prices.
Furtenbach Adventures: Lukas Furtenbach, Austrian, is a relatively new comer to the big peaks across the world as he made his name in the European Alps primarily with ski trips. But recently he has run successful Everest trips that have made a name for his "flash" trips which are short time-frame, high oxygen flow, heavily guided climbs of Everest from the Tibet side - all at one of the highest costs in the industry at $108,000. HIs regular Everest climb is $63,600 - about the same as others at the high end. He runs fully supported, quality, safe trips with all the frills anyone ever needs. My bottom line opinion: An excellent choice for anyone looking for an international feel with top end logistics and leadership
Himalayan
Experience: Russell Brice, owner, appears to be in process
of stepping away from the daily operations of Himex so I will withhold an opinion
until I see the new team in action.
His Sherpa staff has been amongst the best I have observed that is
generously staffed and is prepared for emergencies but his Sidar, Purba Tashi
no longer climbs Everest but has been at EBC. His teams used to be quite large,
but are smaller now that he charges $70,000. His base camps were some of the
best of the best. See their Everest summit
list including their summit %. My bottom line opinion: I
would check out the new management and operations and get recent references but
previously, and if positive, I would use them for any climb without question
if budget allowed. Himex might still be a solid choice for anyone wanting the
highest possibility of summiting along with a high-end experience.
International
Mountain Guides: I have climbed with IMG 5 times (Cho Oyu, Vinson,
Aconcagua, Everest, Kilimanjaro). Seattle based, Eric Simonson specializes
in the Himalayas, Phil Ershler in South America, Antarctica and Elbrus
and the other partners for other peaks around the world. IMG is a
world-class operation with steady logistics and planning. They run
a no-nonsense operation that you can depend on but in my experience
and observation they can be quite rigid and stick to their
polices with little flexibility. Even with recent price increases
their mid range prices, they offer a good value. They have a massive
support staff on Everest and are prepared for most any emergency.
Their Everest climbs have 20 to 30 members split into sub teams so
the base camp is sprawling and the trek is run with military precision.
Full disclosure: I selected IMG for 4 of my 7 Summits throughout
2010/2011 and made the summit on all of them - 100% success. See
their Everest summit
list including their summit %. My bottom line opinion: Good value/safety/independence
combination in my personal experience and I
would use them for any climb if you don't mind a very large team.
Jagged
Globe: I have never personally used JG, but have seen them in
action on many climbs. A UK based company. I know several people
who have used them with good satisfaction. They work with other companies and offer trips
almost anywhere. Nice site with many pictures and trip reports. They
offer a unique "pre-expedition weekend" where you meet your mates
and get a little work in before the trip. They have had 90% success
on Everest since 2010. They don't list rate for previous years. My
bottom line opinion: A solid choice at market prices, especially
if you want a climb with a British flavor.
Madison Mountaineering: Garrett Madison broke off from Alpine Ascents. He now runs global trips leveraging his 7 Everest summits where he guided more people to the summit of Everest than any commercial guide (40+). He runs fully supported, quality, safe trips at prices at the high end of the market attracting a wide-range of clients with variable level of experince. He offers custom trips for 1st Ascents. Similar to AAI, AC, Himex and the other outfits that charge $65,000 and up, he staffs the climbs with multiple western guides, generous Sherpa to client ratio, oxygen at 4 lpm and all the frills you would expect from videos at base camp to internet access. Full disclosure: I summited K2 in 2014 with Garrett and found him competent, professional and personable. I also attempted Lhotse with him in 2015. My bottom line opinion: An excellent choice for any climb with highly personal support, quality staff and credible experience; all at top-end prices for everything you would ever need.
Mountain Madness: With their name synonymous with Scott Fisher and Everest, 1996, today's MM is a very different company. They run trips around the world with a home-grown team of world class guides providing first class service at very affordable prices.
Full disclosure: I climbed with MM in January 2019 on the Ecuador volcanoes and was extremely impressed. Bottom Line: A must investigate before finalizing ay trip as you may find MM offers one of the best value in the industry.
Rainier
Mountaineering Inc.: RMI is best know for guiding 4,000 people
a year up Mt. Rainier in Washington State in the US. I used themwith some friends in 2004. I was pleased with the guiding service
for our team composed of mostly inexperienced climbers but with so
many people, they run a formula climb with little flexibility. RMI
has expanded to offer international climbs to leverage their Rainier
business. Dave Hahn (15x Everest summit) is one of their elite guides
who comes at a very high price for a 1:1 guided experience. My bottom line
opinion: consider them for Rainier and Denali and some international
knowing they run a fairly standard, formulamatic program.
Smaller, Custom Guides
Altitude
Junkies: A company for climbers, owned and run by Phil Crampton,
Altitude Junkies is a boutique operator that focuses on logistics
with a strong team of Sherpas and knows how to run a solid base camp.
His teams are limited to 8 maximum and are typically more experienced
with AJ repeat customers. His prices are slightly lower than the
majors primarily due to his low overhead and Phil leading* (not guiding)
the climbs himself. Phil's base camps are known for their daily "happy
hour" which attracts climbers from other teams. While serious
in purpose, Phil creates an atmosphere of fun on his climbs. His Everest future is unclear as he has guidde it for over a decade but in 2019 left Everest completely due to new rules from China. Full
disclosure: He was instrumental in helping me get to Everest in 2008.
I summited both Alpamayo in 2012 and Manaslu with them in the Fall
of 2013 and attempted Lhotse with him in 2016. My bottom line opinion:
Best of the small independent companies. Consider them if you want
a smallish, boutique climb with personal attention but plan on being
self-sufficient - there is little hand holding with Phil.
Asian
Trekking: Maybe the largest and best known "logistics" operator
for Nepal and Tibet climbs and treks. Caters to independent groups
and individuals looking to leverage permit and logistics but do not
want a guide. See their Everest summit
list but note they do not show their summit %. Their prices are
slightly below market. My bottom line opinion: A good option for
those looking for minimal assistance.
Benegas
Brothers :
Guillermo (Willie) and Damian Benegas run their guide company
from their native Argentina and also from Utah. Well known for
being involved in many rescues on Everest, they run programs
around the world and have guided since 1992. They offer full
custom climb, ski or trekking programs for any spot on earth.
They don't list their Everest summits success but from 2009
to 2013 they have put 17 out of 22 clients on the summit or
77%. Their prices are at the top end of the market. My bottom
line opinion: A good option for those looking for strong guiding
environment with an Argentina flair at top prices, especially
on Everest or anywhere in South America.
Mountain Professionals: Ryan Waters' Mountain Professionals is based in Boulder, CO USA and has been operating international climbing and polar ski expeditions since 2005. They have a unique approach with specializing primarily on the Seven Summits along with an emphasis on Polar Ski guiding. They are expanding to include Ecuador, and Chile. The owner and director, Ryan Waters worked on his first Everest expedition in 2004 and their Everest program began in 2008.
They don't list their Everest summits success % but say they have guided 23 clients to the summit. Their prices are a little under the top end of the market. Full
disclosure: I summited Orizaba and attempted Everest with MP in 2008. My bottom
line opinion: A good option for those looking for small teams with personal and international touches but especailly for those looking to nab the Explorer's Grand Slam (reaching both the North and South Poles and climbing the Seven Summits)
Trekking and Other Companies
Project
Himalaya: This is a small company run by Jamie McGuinness based
out of Kathmandu. I went to Shishapangma with him in 2007 and was
very pleased. If you just want logistics for Everest, he is a good
option. He also offers fully guided expeditions on a custom basis.
He has employed the same Sherpas for years and has good BC logistics
(food, tents, power,etc.) with smaller teams. His prices are slightly
lower than the majors primarily due to his low overhead and Jamie
leading* (not guiding) the climbs himself. His base camp services
are good as are his Sherpas who do most of the on-mountain leadership.
Their website is one of the best for high quality pictures, and overall
mountain information. My bottom line opinion: I would consider him
for any Himalaya Trek or Everest North/South logistics.
Mountain
Travel-Sobek: I used them on my first trip to Nepal in 1997.
Sophisticated web site with a professional look. My bottom line opinion:
I would use them for any trek around the world if you can afford
them.
- Seven
Summits Treks: Owned and operated by MIngma, Tashi and Dawa Sherpa,
they are Kathmandu based and run climbs in Nepal, Tibet, Pakistan
and India plus all of 14 of the 8000m mountains. MIngma and Dawa
have summited all 14 without oxygen. They run a professional base
camp and provide Sherpa support at additional costs. Some Sherpas
complain they are not paid well. They usually have very large teams
on Everest , 50+ from India and China. I used some of their logistics
for K2 in 2014.
- Arnold
Coster Expeditions: After running trips for other companies,
Arnold now has his own Nepal based operation but uses Seven Summits Treks for logistics. He runs small trips
with very low overhead thus passing the savings on to his clients.
Many references are pleased with Arnold's basic operation.
- Tim Mosedale:
Tim owns his company and has developed a solid reputation with his
climbs. Personable and experienced, many of clients are quite loyal.
He is UK based. Get recent references before you book - advice I give about all guide services.
- Exum Mountain
Guides and Jackson
Hole Mountain Guides: Both offer trips in Jackson Wyoming. I
used JHMG for my Grand Teton trip. Speak with your guide before signing up since I found
the quality quite variable.
- St. Elias
Alpine Guides: Custom trips to Alaska's Wrangell-St. Elias Mountain
range for first ascents and ice climbing. I did some first ascents
and ice climbing with them in 1999. They are very willing to make
your trip whatever you want. Employees a motivated young team of
guides. Basic web site with comprehensive information on their trips.
- Alaska Mountaineering
School: Specializes in Alaska and Denali. I climbed Denali with
them in 2007. It was an OK trip with good logistics and guide skills.
They ran it too much like a school room (with school in their name,
what was I expecting!?) for my taste but it might appeal to climbers
with less experience. They were also ultra-ultra-conservative in
climbing style. Nice people but there might be better choices for
Denali for those looking for a more independent experience.
European and other Companies
- Adventures
Global: Run by Everest summiter Ronnie Muhl caters to South African
market. Has been to Everest 8 times.
- Kobler & Partners:
Kari Kobler's guiding company based in Switzerland. I have never used
Kari but he is quite popular in Europe. The website is in German.
- 7 Summits
Club: Russia based and run by Alexander Abramov, they run the
7 Summits and cater to Russian and European clients.
- Adventure
Peaks: UK Based guide running Everest North climbs most every
year
- Wilco van Rooijen:
Dutch explorer who runs expeditions around the world. I was with Wilco
on Broad Peak/K2 2006 expedition. He summited K2 in 2008. He is an
incredibly strong climber based out of the Netherlands. Website is
in Dutch.
- Borge Ousland:
A modern day Amundsen, Borge runs expeditions to both poles. He was
the first person - ever - to go solo and unsupported across Antarctica.
I was with him on Cho Oyu in the late '90s. Great person with incredible
stories. Website is in English.
Climbing Schools
Insurance and Travel
- Travelex:
Recommended by many international guides. Must buy within 21 days of
registering for a climb. I know customers who have received 100% refunds on
$40,000 trips due to unforeseen cancellations. For full evac, medical
coverage with almost no limitation, take of their highest level of
coverage otherwise expect some hassle. They covered my medical evacuation
from Camp 2 on Lhotse in 2016 with no hassle.
- Global Rescue:
Recommended by many commercial guides.They covered my helicopter evacuation
from the western Cwm on Everest in 2015 after the earthquake based
on my membership with the American Alpine Club. For full evac, medical
coverage with almost no limitation, take of their highest level of
coverage otherwise expect some hassle.
- American
Alpine Club: Rescue insurance included with membership, travel
insurance for climbers available. I'm a member. Their standard evac
insurance covered me on Everest in 2015 when I had to take a helicopter
from C1 after the earthquake.
- Ripcord Travel Insurance: I've never used them but seems ot be gaining in popularity
- British Mountaineering
Club: Rescue insurance included with membership, travel insurance
for climbers available
- Scan East
East Travel: Highly experienced in arranging travel for
climbers to any destination around the world. I used them for K2.
- CTT Destinations:
Highly experienced in arranging travel for climbers to any destination
around the world. I used them for the 7 Summits.
Weather
- Everest
Weather: Michael Fagin based in Washington State, U.S. has provided forecast to Apline Ascents Inc (AAI), Altitude Junkies, International Mountain Guides (IMG), Jimmy Chin and others. I summited Everest in 2011 with IMG using his forecast.
- MeteoTest:
Swiss based service has provided forecast to Russell Brice (Himex), Adventure Consultants, Uli Steck and others.
- Tomer
Weather Solutions: Colorado based, a boutique operation supporting
small and large clients around the world at a very resonable price.
* The term 'leading' compared to 'guiding' indicates
the expedition does not have a western or lead Sherpa always with the
climbers throughout the expedition. This may or may not be important
to your selection.
Expedition Companies Reference
Information taken from company websites in early 2021 and are subject
to correction and changes.
Visit their sites for latest information.
Company |
Founded |
Country |
Principle |
Example Prices (normal route) |
Coverage & advertised expeditions |
Expertise actual expeditions within
last 3 years
(many advertise but do not run all climbs) |
Uniqueness |
Major Global Guides (extensive
programs with stable guides and support staff operating for many
years) |
Adventure
Consultants |
1992 |
New Zealand |
Guy Cotter |
Everest (S): $69K
Cho Oyu: $33.75K Manaslu:$26.9
Aconcagua: $6.35K
Denali: $9.7K
VInson: $44.25K |
7 summits , Asia, North & South America, Africa, New Zealand,
Polar |
Everest, Ama Dablam, Cho Oyu, Mustagata, and more |
Same core group of Sherpas for years on Everest, Professional office
staff. |
Alpine
Ascents International |
1986 |
US |
Todd Burleson |
Everest (S): $70K
Cho Oyu: $30K
Aconcagua:$5.1K
Denali: $9.4K
Vinson: $43K |
7 summits , Asia, North & South America, Africa, Polar |
Everest, Denali, Aconcagua, Vinson, Kilimanjaro, and more |
7 Summits program, Professional office staff. Long history of guiding. |
Alpenglow |
2004 |
US |
Adrian Ballinger |
Everest (N): $85K
Aconcagua: $12.5K
Cho Oyu: $39K |
Himalaya, South America |
Everest, Alpamayo, Aconcagua |
Short trips at very expensive prices. Excellent safety record |
Climbing the Seven Summits |
2017 |
US |
Mike Hamill |
Everest (S): $65K western guide
Everest (S):$47K Sherpa guideK
Manaslu:$21K
Aconcagua:$5.3K
Denali: $11K
Vinson: $43K |
7 Summits |
7 Summits and more |
One of most innovative new coma pines |
Furtenbach Adventures |
|
Austria |
Lukas Furtenbach |
Everest (S) $74K
Everest (N) $70K
Everest Flash (N) $200K Cho Oyu:$33K Manaslu:$17K Aconcagua:$4.3K Denali:$11.2K Vinson:$45K
|
Himalayas, Alps |
Everest, K2, Broad Peak, Cho Oyu, |
Pre-acclimitization using tents at home, speed climbs, small teams |
International
Mountain Guides |
1975 |
US |
Eric Simonson, Phil Ershler, George Dunn |
Everest (S):$49K Sherpa guide
Cho Oyu: $29.5K?
Aconcagua: $5.7K
Vinson: $43K |
7 summits , Asia, North & South America, Africa |
Everest, Cho Oyu, South America, Canada, and more |
Full Service, highly experienced. |
Jagged
Globe |
1987 |
UK |
Steve Bell |
Everest (S): $60K
Cho Oyu: $29.5K Manaslu:$20.1K
Aconcagua: $7.2K
Denali: $12.47K
Vinson: $45K
|
7 summits , Asia, North & South America, Africa |
Cho Oyu, Everest, Shishapangma, and more |
Global climbs , UK Based. |
Mountain
Madness |
1996 |
US |
Mark Gunlogson |
Everest (S): $67K
Aconcagua: $5.8K
Denali: $11.2K Cho Oyu:$27.5 |
7 summits , Asia, North & South America, Africa |
Denali, South America and more |
Excellent South American programs |
Madison Mountaineering |
2013 |
US |
Garrett Madison |
Everest: $65K
Denali:$11.2K
K2: $69.5K
Cho Oyu: 24K
Vinson:$50K |
7 Summits |
Everest, K2, Makalu , Vinson |
One of the latest new companies. western Guides. Expensive. |
Major Niche Guides (smaller
companies or focus on specific mountains or areas) |
Himalayan
Experience |
1994 |
France |
Russell Brice |
Everest (S): $79K
Manaslu: $31K
|
Himalaya |
Everest, Manaslu, K2 |
Under new Management, Investigate closely |
RMI |
1969 |
US |
Lou Whittaker |
Denali: $8.9K
Aconcagua: $7.2K
Rainier- $1.2K
Everest (S) $74K |
North & South America, 7 Summits |
Rainier, Denali, Everest, Aconcagua, Vinson and more |
Rainier Experts, expanding internationally. |
Mountain Professionals |
2004 |
US |
Ryan Waters |
Cho Oyu: $27.5K
Manaslu:$25K
Aconcagua: $5.3K
S Pole: $65K
Everest (S): $60K |
7 Summits & N/S Poles |
South Pole, Aconcagua, Everest, Elbrus, Island Peak, Vinson |
Polar experts, plus extensive Everest experince. |
Mountain
Trip |
1973 |
US |
Bill Allen, Todd Rutledge |
Aconcagua: $5.5K
Denali: $11.2K
Everest: $67K
Cho Oyu:$30K |
Alaska, Himalaya, South America, Africa, Antarctica |
Denali, Carstensz, Aconcagua, Vinson, Everest and more |
Denali Experts |
Small Custom Operators (small
companies that focus on small or custom trips) |
Adventures
Global |
|
South Africa |
Ronnie Muhl |
Everest (S):$45K
Aconcagua:$4.3K
Kilimanjaro: $3K |
|
Everest, Aconcagua, Elbrus |
focuses on South African market |
Altitude
Junkies |
2006 |
US/Nepal |
Phil Crampton |
Everest (N):$40K ?
Ama Dablam: $9K
Cholatse: $8.5K |
Himalayas, Peru |
Makalu, Dhaulgiri, Cholatse, Cordillera Blanca |
Teams of 8 max, excellent BC logistics, |
Benegas Brothers |
1992 |
US/Argentina |
Willie & Damian Benegas |
Everest (S): $75K
Aconcagua: $5.3K
Kilimanjaro: $5K |
Himalaya, South America |
Everest, Alpamayo, Aconcagua |
Solid choice for Everest and anything in S. America. |
Project
Himalaya |
|
Nepal/New Zealand |
Jamie McGuinness |
Custom Treks
|
Treks |
treks |
Mostly treks these days |
Seven Summits
Club |
|
Russia |
Alex Abramov |
Everest (N) $75K
Aconcagua: $4.5K
Cho Oyu:$40K Manaslu:$35K
|
7 summits |
Everest, Denali, Aconcagua, Vinson, Kilimanjaro |
Climbs for 7 Summits, focuses on Russian market |
Arnold
Coster Expeditions |
2012 |
Nepal (Dutch) |
Arnold Coster |
Everest (S) $44.5K
Everest (N): $47.5K
Manaslu $15.5K Aconcagua:$4.3
|
7 Summits |
Everest, Manaslu, Cho Oyu, Ama Dablam, Aconcagua |
Solid offering at low price. Use 7 Summits Treks for logistics |
Budget Logistics Operators (very
low cost) |
Summit Climb |
|
US |
Dan Mazur |
Everest(S):$38.5K
Everest (N):$41.7K
Manaslu:$17.3K
Cho Oyu:$30.3K
|
South America, Pakistan, Himalaya |
Everest, Aconcagua, Cho Oyu, Broad Peak, Gasherbrum, Ama Dablam |
basic logistics with minimal service. Attracts clients seeking
low cost and/or with experience. |
Nepali Operators |
Asian
Trekking |
|
Nepal |
Ang Tshering Sherpa |
Everest (S): $45K?
Everest (N): $40K?
Manaslu:$7K
Cho Oyu:$14K |
|
Everest, Cho Oyu, Shishapangma, Ama Dablam |
Famous for their Everest non-guided trips. |
Ascent
Himalayas |
|
Nepal |
|
Everest (S): $45K
Everest (N): $42.5K
Cho Oyu: $24.5K
Manaslu:$16.5K |
|
|
|
Dreamers
Destination |
|
Nepal |
|
Everest (S): $42.5K
Everest (N): $40K
|
|
|
|
Imagine Nepal |
|
Nepal |
|
Everest (S): $42.5K
Everest (N): $42.5K
K2: $42.5K
Cho Oyu: $25.5K
Manaslu: $16.5K |
|
|
Mingma G has 13 of the 14 8000ers. |
Seven
Summits Treks |
|
Nepal |
Mingma and Dawa Sherpa |
Everest(S):$43.5K?
Everest(N):$45.5K?
Cho Oyu:$16.5K?
Manaslu: $13.5K?
K2: $33.5? |
7 Summits plus the 8000m mountains |
Everest, K2, Cho Oyu, Manaslu, Makalu |
Nepal based Sherpa operated. Huge teams. Lower cost but pay staff
low. |
TAGnepal |
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Nepal |
Tendi Sherpa |
Everest (S): $55K est.
Everest (N): $52K est. |
HImalayas |
Everest, K2, Cho Oyu, Manaslu, Makalu |
2:1 client to UIAGM certified guide ratio and 1:1 client to Sherpa
ratio. |
Ground Agents (local company
that arranges logistics) |
Asian
Trekking |
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Nepal |
Ang Tshering Sherpa |
Everest (S): $20K est.
Everest (N): $20K est. |
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Everest, Cho Oyu, Shishapangma, Ama Dablam |
Famous for their Everest non-guided trips. |
Seven
Summits Treks |
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Nepal |
MIngma and Dawa Sherpa |
Everest (S): $20K est.
Everest (N): $20K est.
K2: $17 est.
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7 Summits plus the 8000m mountains |
Everest, K2, Cho Oyu, Manaslu, Makalu |
Nepal based Sherpa operated. Huge teams. Lower cost but pay staff
low. |
Adventure Tours
Pakistan |
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Pakistan |
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K2, Broad Peak, Gasherbrum, Nanga Parbat, Spantak, Muztagh |
Largest outfitter in Pakistan - 70 climbs and treks a year |
Nazir Sabir
Expeditions |
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Pakistan |
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K2, Broad Peak, Gasherbrum, Nanga Parbat, Spantak, Muztagh |
Top outfitter for Karakorum. |
Grajales |
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Argentina |
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Aconcagua |
all types of expedition logistic support mules,
guides, porters, meals and BC facilities |
Marangua |
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Tanzania |
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Kilimanjaro |
Kilimanjaro |
40+ years of guiding on Kili with local staff |
Servimont |
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Mexico |
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Orizaba Iztaccihuatl, Malinche, Nevado de Toluca |
Iztaccihuatl, Orizaba |
Strong local presence. Safe, well run operation in Tlachichuca |
Manado
Adventures |
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Indonesia |
Franky Kowaas |
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Carstensz Pyramid |
Carstensz Pyramid |
Strong local operator in all of Indonesia |
AlpsIndustria |
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Russia |
Sergey Zon-Zam |
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Elbrus |
Elbrus |
Strong local operator for Elbrus and others. |
Exposure
Alaska |
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Alaska |
Don Wray, Tina Green |
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Alaska |
Denali |
Local help with logistics only for a fair price |
La
Cima |
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Peru |
Chris Benway |
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Peru |
Cordella Blanca: Huascaran, Alpamayo, Chopicalqui, Millisraju,
Tocllaraju, |
16 years of providing local logistics for a fair price. |
Please see Selecting a Guide for more
information |