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People 6 min read

The people who carry the Himalaya

Meet the guides, cooks and porters whose knowledge shapes every mile.

A Himalayan expedition is never an individual achievement. Behind every high pass is a team reading weather, choosing safe lines and turning unfamiliar places into a temporary home.

We work with the same local leaders season after season, pay fairly, insure every crew member and keep loads within responsible limits. Experience should be shared—and so should its benefits.