The quality of an expedition is in large part dictated by the individual guide(s) leading the trip.

CTSS guides are the finest available, operating at the highest standards of safety and client care.

All of the CTSS team are highly trained, well respected and trusted colleagues with impressive high altitude climbing resumes and certifications (many are fully international certified IFMGA guides). Hand picked, they are fascinating and personable individuals who you will enjoy working and climbing alongside.

All of our guiding staff also hold and maintain a Wilderness First Responder medical certification or IFMGA medical certification among a variety of other qualifications.

One cannot underestimate the importance of having the right team of Sherpas to support an Everest, Lhotse, Manaslu, Cho Oyu or other Himalayan summit bid.

Sherpas are integral to almost every aspect of a Himalayan expedition and perform crucial roles as climbing partners, such as carrying loads, fixing ropes on the mountain, organizing gear and building camps among many other jobs.

You will quickly notice not only their importance but also their many positive traits: hard work, humility, friendliness, gregariousness and strength.

Our team of Sherpa is simply the cream of the crop and are led by our Sirdar, Tendi Sherpa, who has notched 17 Everest summits on both the south and north sides of the mountain, as well as many other summits worldwide.

Tendi holds his team of Sherpa to the same high standard that he holds himself and hand picks only the strongest, most skilled and trusted Sherpa friends.

Tendi and his team will not only work incredibly hard to make your climb in the Himalaya a success, they will become lifelong friends.