Our Team

Leadership, resilience and an easy smile are why our clients deeply admire Tika. Tika is a highly respected leader and veteran high altitude climber. He has led trekkers and climbers through some of the toughest mountain terrain in Nepal, Tibet and India for more than 20 years. He has guided numerous clients to summit several 8000m+ Himalayan peaks including Mt Everest, Cho Oyu and Makalu. He speaks English, German and Tibetan very well. Tika is a co-founder of Trek Climb Ski Nepal and manages all our Nepal based operations. Tika is married with two children.

Integrity and leadership are why thousands of customers have returned to entrust themselves to Nick’s lead in high altitude environments around the world for the past two decades. Nick is Co-founder and Director of Trek Climb Ski Nepal. Nick has consistently demonstrated over more than two decades the ability to succeed in some of the world’s most hostile environments and he has climbed several of the world’s highest mountains, including Mt Everest in 2005. Nick has safely led thousands of people on trekking, mountaineering and skiing expeditions across North America, Nepal, India, Europe, New Zealand and Australia. Learn more about Nick at Resilience Builders.

Sanduk’s mountaineering experience includes 13 successful Mt Everest summits along with countless ascents of numerous 6000m and 7000m Himalayan peaks. His mountain credentials aside, Sanduk is one of our funniest team members who loves a practical joke. He consistently wins our chilli-eating competitions and should be watched closely when playing Uno. Sanduk is a quality person and we are fortunate to have him leading and guiding a range of our climbing expeditions.

Lakpa is hands down the strongest high altitude guide we know. His strength, focus and ability when the air gets thin is matched only by his infectious enthusiasm and sense of humour. Lakpa has successfully guided clients to the summit of Mt Everest on 14 occasions and he has lost count of the number of times he has climbed Ama Dablam, Mera Peak and Island Peak. Lakpa was born and raised in Khumjung in the heart of the Solukhumbu. He has been a Himalayan trekking and climbing guide all his life and is one of our most qualified and experienced leaders.

An army marches on its stomach, the famous general Napoleon Bonaparte wisely observed. Likewise, probably the most important staff member on any climbing expedition is the head cook. Care and culinary genius at high altitude are why all our climbing clients hold Santa in high esteem. Santa has 18 years’ experience producing protein and carbohydrate rich and miraculously tasty meals. He has held he role of head cool on more than 50 expeditions above 6000m. Santa speaks some English, but communicates better though his dishes! He has worked with Trek Climb Ski Nepal for 16 years. Santa is married with three daughters.

Shrejana Tamang is our Office and Administration Manager but this title doesn’t do justice to the many important roles she fulfils. Shrejana does a fantastic job coordinating guest arrival and departures, hosting sightseeing tours and managing our many transport logistics. She oversees our expedition staffing, equipment, hotel and lodging reservations and all our Nepal based IT and GPS systems. Shrejana also organises our regular social events including guest welcome dinners and farewell celebrations. Shrejana is sister to Tika and Gyan.

When it comes to Nepalese hospitality, Mina Tamang (Tika’s wife) has no equal. Whenever we stay at Chateau Tamang – Tika and Mina’s home on the outskirts of Kathmandu – it’s Mina that warmly greets us and gets us settled. The traditional Nepalese food soon follows and you’re never allowed to stop after just one serve. All our guests have the option to stay with Mina and Tika at their home at the start or conclusion of their trip with us. Mina’s hospitality is one of the most authentic and cultural experiences you’ll encounter anywhere in Nepal.

Diligence, patience and climbing talent are why our clients love Gyan. Gyan is a respected Himalayan lead guide and talented high altitude climber. He has more than 20 years’ experience leading trekkers and climbers through the Nepal Himalaya. Like many in our team, Gyan has also guided clients to the summit of Mt Everest. And he has more summits than he can count of 6000m+ mountains including Mera Peak, Island Peak, Pachermo and Lobuche East. Gyan speaks fluent English and has worked with Trek Climb Ski Nepal since 2006. Gyan is brother to Tika, and is married with two young daughters.

Strength, enthusiasm and a strong desire to help others are why our clients fondly remember walking or climbing with Dor. Dor is a strong Himalayan guide and high altitude climber and he has more than 10 years’ experience leading treks and climbs through the Nepal Himalaya. Dor has guided numerous clients to summit Himalayan peaks above 6000m more than 25 times, including Ama Dablam, Mera Peak, Island Peak, Pisang Peak and Lobuche East. Dor speaks English well and has worked with Trek Climb Ski Nepal for 9 years. Dor is married with one son.

Resilience, character and a deep spirit are what our clients remember about walking or climbing with Sonam. Sonam is a respected Himalayan guide and high altitude climber, and a former Buddhist lama. He has more than 25 years’ experience leading treks and climbs through the Nepal Himalaya. He has twice climbed above 7000m and has guided numerous clients to summit Himalayan peaks above 6000m, including Mera Peak, Island Peak, Pisang Peak and Lobuche East. Sonam speaks English and Tibetan very well. Sonam has worked with Trek Climb Ski Nepal for 5 years and he and Tika are good friends. Sonam is married with two sons.

Clever, diligent and an excellent organiser are the attributes that have made Buddha a key member of the Trek Climb Ski Nepal team. Buddha is responsible for managing the administration and accounting that keep the company’s trips tightly run from our Kathmandu office. Buddha knows too first hand what customer service means on the trail: he has carried client bags and equipment to 5500m, including across the Thorong La pass in the Annapurna region. Buddha speaks English very well. He has worked in a full-time capacity with Trek Climb Ski Nepal for 7 years. Buddha is Tika and Gyan’s nephew and is married with one daughter.