Personal "Sherpa": Sometimes members wish to have extra help on the mountain by hiring a personal climbing “Sherpa.” Our talented climbing “Sherpas” are Tibetan climbers from around the Everest region. A personal “Sherpa” climbs and camps with you at all times and carries your personal belongings. He also helps with boiling water and making your meals on the mountain.

If you are thinking about this option let us know so we can find a “Sherpa” most suitable to your needs. We generally need to know at least one month before the climb begins.

Price to hire a personal climbing “Sherpa:” $3,700

Daliu, pronounced 'Da'leow', has climbed Mustagata two times, summated Cho-Oyu, climbed in Europe (French Alps & Italy) and the United States. Daliu is nearly fluent in English and can also speak some French.

Daliu is a talented alpinist and rock climber who has put up some new routes on some of China's more challenging peaks.

Daliu has a high sense of responsibility towards his clients.

Asu has climbed Mustagata with us three times. He is affable, extremely helpful, and a strong climber. After college he trained and worked as a guide for three years at the Arête Alpine Instruction Center (AAIC), one of China’s premier climbing schools located in Sichuan Province. Asu has climbed in Tibet which has given him valuable high altitude experience.

Asu speaks English and is very attentive to member's concerns. He will be right there by your side encouraging you all the way to the the top.

Samdien is our dedicated cook. He may very well be the best mountain chef in Tibet and makes a killer breakfast. We have been working with Samdien for over five years.

Samdien knows western, Chinese, Indian, Nepalese, and Tibetan cuisine. He can serve up minestrone soup, Burritos, good 'ol hamburgers, rosemary potatoes, pasta, pizza, and such snacks as Bruschetta and Blue Cheese dip just to name a few.