ABOUT US

 

Haavard Gjerdset

Haavard is Norwegian national. He is born in 1965 and lives in Bergen, Norway. The last years he has led over 25 expeditions worldwide: Aconcagua, Elbrus, Kilimanjaro, Mount Kenya, Margherita Peak, Mount Meru, Mount Karisimbi, Mount Longonot, Ama Dablam, Imja Tse, Annapurna & a lot of climbs in Norway. Haavard is a charismatic leader with endless enthusiasm for people and adventure. He is known for his humor. He is also an exceptional rock climber. He loves the mountains and feels extremely lucky to be able do what he does and share his love for the mountains with other people. He is a partner in Peaks of Nepal, like he is in Peaks of Africa.

 

Jangbu Sherpa
Born 1973 in Namche Bazaar. His father – Sonam Girmi Sherpa – was a world famous guide for many expeditions. He did more than 40 expeditions all over Nepal: Everest, Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Shisiphangma, Cho Oyo, Nuptse, Pumori… and all over! He had a lot of cooperation with Tenzing Norgay Sherpa & Sir Edmund Hillary! So Jangbu and his brothers are born into the real Himalayan Expedition life… His eldest brother is the owner and idea maker of The Sherpa Museum in Namche Bazaar. Now he lives in Kathmandu, with his wife and two daughters. He started guiding from 1993. Jangbu has worked with The Royal Air Force, Dev Summit Club, Tour De France and many other Nepalese Companies. Jangbu has a close relationship with a famous worldwide Expedition Company from Norway – Hvitserk. He has been a Sardar for many trips/expeditions with private groups from The US, UK, Switzerland, Sweden, Norway and Italy. His experience is mostly from the Everest Region – Everest, Island Peak, Lobuche East, Khumbu Mera and from the Annapurna Region. He also climbed Denali in the US. Next year he will climb Mount Kenya with some friends from Peaks of Africa. He is Head Guide/Sardar in Nepal and part owner. Knowing Jangbu with his experience and his understanding of quality, he was a must for Peaks of Nepal. He is a professional Sardar, a charismatic leader and friend of the highest quality.

Pasang Dawa Sherpa (Padowa)
Born 1975 in Pangboche. He still lives in Khumbu, with his wife and two children. He is a professional expedition Sherpa. In an age of 33 years, he has summated Mount Everest 10 times, Cho Oyo 14 times and Ama Dablam 31 times! He also does all trekking peaks in the Everest Region. As you can see, he has a lot of experience and he has an outstanding reputation for leading safe and successful treks/climbs & expeditions.

Lhakpu Tundu Sherpa

Born 1974 in Pangboche. Lhakpu is also still living in Pangboche. Here he lives with his wife and his child. He is a professional expedition Sherpa. In an age of 34 years, he has summated Mount Everest 4 times, Cho Oyo 4 times and Ama Dablam 8 times. He also does all trekking peaks in the Everest Region. As you can see, he has a lot of experience.

Puru Sona ( Ang Sonam )
Born 1978 in Pangboche. Lhakpu is also still living in Pangboche. Here he lives with his wife and 2 children. He is a professional expedition Sherpa. In an age of 31 years, he has summated Mount Everest 7 times, Cho Oyo and Ama Dablam 9 times. He also does all trekking peaks in the Everest Region. Every year he is 8 – 9 times on the summit of Imja Tse! As you can see, he has a lot of experience.

Gyaluk Sherpa
Born 1965 in Okhatduanga. Now he lives in Kathmandu with his wife and 2 children. He is a professional expedition Sherpa. In an age of 43 years, he has summated Mount Everest twice, Cho Oyo 14 twice and Ama Dablam 4 times. He also does all trekking peaks in the Everest Region. As you can see, he has a lot of experience.

Pema Chhosang Sherpa
Born 1975 in Khumjung. Here he lives with his wife and 2 children. He is a professional trekking Sherpa. He summated Everest 4 times, Cho Oyo and Ama Dablam. He has several treks in the Everest Region and Imja Tse and some other trekking peaks in Nepal.

Khila Ram Mulicha
Born 1979 in Khisee Phalalate Okhaldung. He lives some times in Kathmandu. Off season he lives in Okhaldung, where his wife and 2 children live. He is a professional expedition Cook. Khila started as a cook from 1996. He has worked for several Everest & Cho Oyo expeditions. A numberless time, he has worked for several companies in Nepal and the clients always love him and his food! He is in many heads the very best mountain cook in Nepal! Now he only works for Peaks of Nepal!


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