There are climbs that tick a box, and then there are climbs that stay with you forever. A winter ascent of Mera Peak sits firmly in the second category.
This winter, a small Trek Climb Ski Nepal team successfully reached the 6,476-metre summit of Mera Peak in full winter conditions. It was an achievement built on experience, trust, patience and grit. Even more special, the climbing team included a father and son sharing the rope together.
David and Max came to Nepal with a clear goal and a quiet determination. Alongside them were two of our most respected Sherpa leaders, Lakpa Sherpa, who has summited Everest 15 times, and Gyan Tamang, also an Everest summiter. Between them, the team represented decades of high-altitude experience and a shared understanding of what winter in the Himalaya demands.
Why Mera Peak in Winter Is a Different Game
Climbing Mera Peak is a significant achievement at any time of year. Doing it in winter is something else entirely.
Winter in the high Himalaya brings colder temperatures, stronger winds, shorter weather windows and far more complex logistics. Camps are quieter, trails are harder, and rescue options are limited. There is very little margin for error.
On summit morning, temperatures routinely drop well below minus 20 degrees Celsius. Wind chill can push that much lower. Simple tasks take longer. Hydration becomes harder. Decision-making needs to be calm, clear and decisive.
This is why winter ascents of Mera Peak are rare, and why we are so proud of this team.
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A Father and Son on the Rope Together
One of the most powerful aspects of this climb was the relationship at its heart.
Climbing with family adds a different emotional layer. You are not just responsible for yourself. You are sharing the risk, the uncertainty and the reward with someone you deeply care about.
David and Max handled this beautifully. They prepared exceptionally and trained well. They listened carefully and supported each other through the harder moments. There was no rush, no ego and no pressure to force outcomes. That mindset matters even more in winter.
Watching a father and son stand together on a Himalayan summit is a reminder of why we do what we do. These are shared experiences that shape relationships for life.
The Sherpa Leadership Behind the Success
No ascent of Mera Peak in winter happens without exceptional Sherpa leadership.
Lakpa Sherpa and Gyan Tamang have worked with Trek Climb Ski Nepal for around 15 years. They are not just world-class mountaineers, they are calm, thoughtful leaders who understand people as well as mountains.
Lakpa’s 15 summits of Everest bring an extraordinary depth of experience, particularly when it comes to reading weather, managing risk and knowing when patience is required. Gyan complements this with strength, steady judgement and an ability to keep teams moving well in difficult conditions.
Winter climbing rewards this kind of leadership. There is less tolerance for mistakes and far more need for quiet competence. This ascent was a textbook example of Sherpa expertise applied with care and professionalism.
Conditions, Commitment and Trust
The team encountered typical winter challenges on Mera Peak. Cold nights, firm snow, icy sections and long summit hours all tested resolve. Progress was methodical. Acclimatisation was respected. Decisions were made as a group.
What stood out most was trust.
Trust between client and guide.
Trust between father and son.
Trust built over years between Trek Climb Ski Nepal and our Sherpa team.
That trust is what allows small teams to operate safely and successfully in remote, high-risk environments.
Why an Ascent of mera Peak in winter Matters
A successful ascent of Mera Peak in winter is not about chasing a headline. It is about preparation meeting opportunity. It is about choosing a harder path and committing fully to it.
For David and Max, this was a shared adventure few people ever experience. For Lakpa and Gyan, it was another example of quiet excellence in the mountains they know so well. For us, it reinforces everything we believe about small teams, strong relationships and doing things properly.
We could not be prouder of this group.
Looking Ahead
Winter climbing in Nepal is demanding, but for the right people, with the right preparation and leadership, it can be deeply rewarding. This ascent shows what is possible when experience, respect and commitment come together.
Congratulations to the entire team on an outstanding achievement. Mera Peak in winter does not give up its summit easily, and this one was truly earned.