• 36+ Everest expeditions with 19x summits!
• 3x Everest expeditions in a single year! (Spring, Fall & Winter)
• 65+ 8,000m expeditions
• 10+ Cho Oyu expeditions, Shishapangma, Manaslu
• K2 summit and multiple K2 expeditions
  *Please note: Kami is not formally IFMGA certified, rather grandfathered in

• Numerous 8,000m summits, including 4x Everest/2x Lhotse
• Countless 6000-7000m peaks including 3x Ama Dablam, Mera, Robche etc
• One of the most patient, kind and caring Guides paired with huge work ethic and expertise
• Has high mountain rescue, wilderness first aid qualifications
• Is a skilled photographer with formal photography training
• Bi-lingual speaks Japanese and English.

• 2x Everest Speed Record Holder! First set in 2018 and reclaimed in 2024, she climbed from Base Camp to Summit in 14 hours and 31 minutes
• 4x 8000m summits including climbing Cho Oyu without supplemental oxygen
• First and only female long-line helicopter rescuer in Nepal
• Goodwill Ambassador for Nepal
• Has climbed Manaslu, Denali, Aconcagua, Ama Dablam and Lobuche
• A mother of two, she grew up as a yak herder on the slopes of Ganesh Himal
• Humble, proud, Phunjo holds high expectations for herself and equally her climbers to be well prepared and ready
• Speaks fantastic English
• Is one of CTSS’ brightest stars. Read more about Phunjo HERE

• 14x Everest summiteer!
• 8x Cho Oyu, 1x Lhotse, 1x Makalu, 1x Manaslu, 1x Pumori, 2x Puta Hiuchuli, 2x Mt Nandadevi East , India
• Uncountable 6000m peaks
• Hardworking, trustworthy and a pleasure to climb with
• Migma’s deep experience is unparalleled, he is a true gem in our guiding team

• 2 x Everest Summits in 2023/2024, Dhaulagiri, 3x Ama Dablam expeditions and many 6000m peaks
• Fully IFMGA certified, started guiding in 2012
• Bachelor Degree in Travel & Tourism & a Masters in Business Studies
• Speaks English and Italian
• Always smiling, such a positive, happy energy. He is as solid as they come, trustworthy, smart and capable.
• Good communicator, good English, slightly on the quieter side.
• A staff favorite

• Numerous 8,000m summits, including 5x Everest/1x Manaslu
• Countless 6000m peaks including 3x Ama Dablam, Cholatse, Island Peak, Mera, Elbrus etc
• Has high mountain rescue, helicopter high line rescue and first aid qualifications
• Is the Technical Director of the Nepal Mountain Guide Association and Executive Board Member of Nepal Mountaineering Instructor Association
• Has guided extensively for 2 decades in the Himalaya, Europe and USA
• Speaks English, German and French
• Understudied Casey Grom and has a detail orientated Western style of guiding.
• Is fun, energetic, confident, kind, understanding and very self motivated. A true client favourite.

“Naren raises the bar on guiding. He is highly professional, technically brilliant and takes a proactive approach to climbing. Because of his experience, skill and instruction, I felt prepared, confident and safe during my Entire Everest climb. I especially appreciate the time Naren takes to educate his clients and take them to the next level of their climbing career. It makes sense, since he is a technical director of IFMGA. Climbing with him for a 2nd year, I’ve been lucky enough to see him in action repairing anchors and lines throughout the ice. He is not only an asset to CTSS, but to everyone on that mountain. He remains calm in chaos and has a solution for every situation. His opinion is highly respected and constantly sought out by others on the mountain. Not only do you get the best in technical guiding, but a rich experience in culture. I call him the mayor of the Khumbu Valley, because he knows everyone, and makes you feel a part of his community and family. I would climb with Naren any place, anytime. I am truly honored to have learned from one of the best on the ice!” – Meghan Buchanan, Everest Summiteer, 2022

• 9 x Everest summits! 2x Lhotse, 5x Manaslu!
• One of the most experienced guides on the mountain, has also guided 4x Himlung Himal & Annapurna IV
• Is one of the strongest, most competent, confident members of our guide team
• Is mature, calm, humble and while somewhat quiet, has a great personality.
• A client favorite

• 13x 8000m expeditions including:
  • 9x Everest expedition (7x summits)
  • 2x Cho Oyu Summits
  • 2 x Lhotse Summit
• Multiple Putha Hiunchuli, Baruntse, Lobuche, Island Peak, Mera, Yal, Khangla expeditions.
• Pega has guided as a Trekking Guide most of the Himalayan range including Everest, Annapurna, Langtang, Rolwaling, Manang, Mustang, Manaslu, Dolpa etc
• Has a Bachelors degree in Social Work
• Is a climbing instructor at the Khumbu Climbing Centre and has completed both Basic and Advanced climbing courses with KCC
• Completed Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) (Basic & Advanced) courses
• Certified Rigging for Rescue Course RFR in the USA,
• Wilderness First Responder certification with University of New Mexico.

“Pega’s attention to detail with clear and concise communication ensured we were an effective team. Continually alert to safety considerations, he did not “follow the herd” but considered optimal routes for my capabilities. I am now a much better climber thanks to Pega’s patient coaching. Pega’s competence in handling my evacuation due to unanticipated health issues, was exemplary. If you climb with Pega you will be in safe hands with world class expertise. He can also teach you a few magic tricks and plays a mean game of ping-pong.” – Everest Climber 2024

• 3 x Everest summits (2019/2023/2024) in 2024 he returned to 8,516m to assist, almost climbing twice in a season!)
• Has been a NATHM Rock climbing Instructor since 2012
• Started as a trekking guide in 2009 before transitioning to a high altitude mountain guide in 2011.
• Has 2x summits of Ama Dablam, 6x Island Peak and countless other 6,000m peaks.
• Has mountain rescue qualifications
• Is dedicated, a natural and enthusiastic teacher, is very eager and motivated to excel and not afraid of hard work.

• Started guiding in 2009
• Highly educated with a Masters in Business Studies and a Masters in Buddhism and Himalayan Studies
• Instructor for Nepal Mountain Academy
• Has qualifications in wilderness first aid, avalanche and mountain rescue
• One of our top private guides on Ama Dablam, Himlung, Mera, Island Peak, Lobuche
• Is moving to Everest guiding in 2025, and is priced accordingly so incredible value for such a great guide.

“I want to put in a great word for Man Raj Gurung. He was the perfect guide for me, exhibiting calm, attentive professionalism. I appreciated his cultural and Buddhist knowledge and perspective and we had many great conversations along the journey which elevated the experience for me. Great, dedicated climber as well. I would highly recommend him” – Michael S, Ama Dablam 24 climber

• 4 x Everest Summits,
• Climbed high on Makalu with a Japanese team
• Speaks English, conversational Japanese, and Hindi
• Has multiple summits of Ama Dablam, Island Peak, Mera Peak, Lobuche Peak etc
• Has mountain rescue, first aid and rock climbing qualifications
• Is positive, patient and has an impressive work ethic.
• We are impressed with his leadership skills and energy

• Multiple 8000m Summiteer
  • 5x Everest Summits
  • 1x Lhotse Summit
  • 1 x Annapurna 1 Summit
  • 1 x Shishapangma Summit
• Over 25x Himalayan 6-7,000m peaks including 2x Ama Dablam summits
• Multiple Aconcagua Summits including Polish Glacier summits)
• A client favorite! (By far one of the nicest, most humble personalities you will come across paired with climbing prowess and expertise)
• Nepal Mountaineering Association instructor since 2019
• Guides and climbs throughout the Himalaya, Europe and the USA

• 4x 8000m summits including, 2 x Everest (2022/2024) K2 (2024) Manaslu (2021)
• Is an Aspirant IFMGA Guide (2 years until completion)
• Has 2x summits of Himulung (2022/2023)
• Has mountain rescue, first aid qualifications
• Speaks both French and English
• Young, strong, confident, and friendly. He is motivated to excel and be the best guide he can be
• A staff favorite

• 4x Everest expedition (3x summits from both North & South side)
• 2x Manaslu expeditions (1x summit)
• 1 x Summit of G2
• Camp 4 on K2, high on Cho Oyu, multiple Ama Dablam expeditions, Himlung Himal,Mera etc
• Works as a climbing instructor at the Khumbu Climbing Centre
• Worked as a translator for National Broadcasting Channel (NBC)  and speaks English, Nepali & Sherpa
• Wilderness First Responder certification with University of New Mexico.

• 3 x Everest expeditions (2x summits in 2023/2024) & 1x to 8,500m)
• Is one of the Lead Instructors for the Nepali IFMGA program teaching a generation of Guides
• Has 5x guided summits of Ama Dablam, 2x Buruntse, 3x Peak Lenin in Tajikistan and many 7000/6000m peaks
• Has mountain rescue, first aid and ski qualifications
• Is confident, a natural leader, eager, motivated to excel and be the best guide he can be
• A client and staff favorite

• Guided 6x 8000m expeditions including
  • Everest (4x) with 3x summits
  • Lhotse (1x summit)
  • Manaslu (1x summit)
• Island Peak (15x!) Ama Dablam (3x) Lobuche (10x) Mera Peak (7x) Pisang (2x)
• Accomplished trekking guide having guided the GHT twice! and through most of Nepal
• Mountain Rescue Instructor, rock climbing instructor
• Nepal Medal of Gallantry recipient
• Board Member for Sherpa for Change, Member of the Nepal Climbing Team
• Confident, ability to take initiative and emotionally intelligent
• Dorjee is a quick decision maker, adaptable and receptive to feedback. A huge asset to our team.

• Multiple Everest summiteer with 30+ years of experience
• Our most senior private IFMGA Sherpa Guide
• Tenured Instructor for the Nepal Mountaineering Association & Guide School
• Has worked as a Sirdar (Lead Sherpa) for many Everest expeditions