Written by Wild Yak Expeditions A successful journey to Base Camp comes down to the Sherpa guiding your steps. Their deep mountain literacy and patience are irreplaceable assets on the
By Norbu Sherpa, Everest Summiteer (7 Times) I have spent most of my life in the mountains. Long before I guided climbers on Mount Everest, before documentaries and interviews, and
Written by Wild Yak Expeditions Editorial Team Hidden beyond Nepal’s Nar Phu Valley, close to Tibet’s frontier, stands a 7,126-meter mountain that many climbers consider the perfect preparation for Everest.
Written by Wild Yak Expeditions Editorial Team The island peak in the heart of Nepal’s Khumbu is also known as Imja Tse by the local people. There is no doubt
At eight thousand meters high, each breath feels like gasping through a straw while running hard. Here, the air pulls in slowly, much like dragging oxygen through a tight pipe
At some point, regular trekking stops feeling like enough. The trails are still beautiful, the mountains still impressive, but the question quietly changes, from “How far can I go?” to
The majority of the mountains cause awe, whereas there are some mountains that command reverence. It is a mountain peak that is 6,856 meters high and located in the central
Peak climbing in Nepal is not only a venture, but it is also sometimes where the real mountaineering starts. It is the transition between trekking and serious high-altitude expeditions for
A seven-time Everest summiteer with more than 18 ascents of peaks over 8,000 meters, Norbu Sherpa is a leading figure in Himalayan mountaineering. He personally designs each expedition, whether guiding major Himalayan ascents, pioneering new routes, or curating exceptional treks in remote regions of the Himalaya. His approach is grounded in deep expertise, a demanding vision, and profound respect for local environments and cultures.
The ninth Swiss woman to reach the summit of Everest, former member of the Swiss national ski mountaineering team, and lawyer specialized in international sports law, Andrea Sherpa-Zimmermann embodies the union of Swiss excellence and Himalayan experience. Her unique background enables her to design highly responsible, top-quality expeditions and treks.