Nepal, the Heart of the Himalayas, is a land of towering peaks; within these mountains, eight of the world’s highest peaks stand tall, including the mighty Mount Everest. However, amidst these giants exists a realm untouched and waiting to be explored – the Virgin Peaks.
The Nepal Tourism Board has unveiled a list of mountains ripe for ascent, delivering permits to those who dare to dream to climb. With our expertise etched in the Himalayan winds, WILD YAK EXPEDITIONS becomes your partner in this extraordinary odyssey.
Venturing into the uncharted territories of unclimbed mountains is not just a physical conquest; it is an immersion into the unknown, a communion with the primal forces of nature. It challenges your limits, pushing the boundaries of both body and mind. The allure of these virgin peaks is less in their towering heights than in the secrets they guard and the symbolism they carry.
Let WILD YAK EXPEDITIONS guide you as you embark on a soul-stirring expedition, where every step is a dance with destiny, and every climb is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit. Our expert team of climbing Sherpas stands ready to support you in your ascent of a Virgin Peak, marking a summit and a chapter in the annals of human achievement. Join us as we orchestrate the logistics, navigate the permit wave, and weave the threads of your epic journey into the tapestry of history. The mountains await, and so do the stories yet to be written.
Here is a list of the unclimbed peaks that are open for you to make history:
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.