Safety first, always

We turn back when the mountain says so.

Every guide carries a satellite communicator, full first-aid kit, and gets weather forecasts twice daily. We've turned back twice in seven years — both times, every trekker re-booked.

What every guide carries

✓Garmin inReach satellite communicator with SOS
✓Full wilderness first-aid kit (WFR certified)
✓Emergency oxygen above 4,500m
✓Pulse oximeter checks twice daily above 3,500m
✓Backup itinerary for early descent
✓Direct heli-evac contracts with three operators

What we provide on every trek

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Group gear

Ropes, harnesses, crampons (for trekking peaks). Sat phone access for the group.

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Medical

First-aid kit, altitude meds (Diamox, Dexamethasone), pulse ox monitoring.

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Logistics

Hut/lodge bookings, permits, meal planning. You carry your day-bag, we handle the rest.

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Travel insurance is mandatory

Helicopter evacuation in Nepal costs USD 5,000–15,000. We require proof of insurance covering trekking up to your trek's max altitude before departure.

Safety questions, answered

How do you handle altitude sickness?

Conservative acclimatisation schedule, daily health checks, and a guide trained in AMS recognition. We descend at the first sign of serious symptoms.

What if there's a medical emergency?

Every guide carries a first-aid kit and satellite phone. We arrange helicopter evacuation when needed — confirm your insurance covers it.

Is travel insurance required?

Yes — it must cover trekking to your trek's maximum altitude plus emergency evacuation.

What we recommend you bring

We'll send a full packing list 4 weeks before departure

Custom to your route + season. Includes shop links for Kathmandu rental + buy options if you'd rather not fly with everything. Most trekkers spend USD 200–400 on gear in Thamel before departure.

What altitude is dangerous?+

Above 2,500m, anyone can get altitude sickness regardless of fitness. We monitor symptoms daily and have aggressive descent protocols.

Do we sleep in tents?+

On classic routes — Everest, Annapurna, Langtang — you sleep in tea-houses or lodges. Expedition routes are tented camps.

Can I trek if I have asthma / diabetes?+

Often yes, with a doctor's letter and medication plan. We ask for a medical form 8 weeks before — happy to advise before you book.

What if I can't keep up?+

Our guides match the pace of the slowest trekker. If someone needs to descend early, an assistant guide goes with them.

Have more questions? Email us