Ngima Tenzing Sherpa

Ngima Tenzing Sherpa began his career as an assistant trekking guide in Nepal in 2010 and has been guiding in the Himalayas ever since. Since 2020, he has served as Logistics Manager and Lead Sherpa (Sirdar) for Alpine Ascents International in Nepal, and since 2022, he has also served as a Climbing Sirdar.

Ngima has completed 13 Everest expeditions, including one season on the Tibet (North) side. Of these, he spent seven seasons working as a Climbing Sherpa and five seasons serving as a Climbing Sirdar, Expedition Manager, and Guide with Alpine Ascents International. In addition to Everest, Ngima has completed five seasons on Manaslu, including three seasons with Alpine Ascents as Climbing Sirdar, Expedition Manager, and Guide. He has also completed expeditions on Cho Oyu and Ama Dablam with Alpine Ascents. Ngima has summited Island Peak, Lobuche Peak, and Mera Peak numerous times and has led a wide range of trekking and climbing expeditions throughout the Himalayas, including the Everest Base Camp Trek and expeditions to Mera Peak, Lobuche Peak, and Island Peak. His professional training includes an Advanced Mountaineering Course, High Mountain Rescue Training, Wilderness First Responder (WFR) and CPR certifications, Mountain Navigation and Orientation, Rock Climbing, High Altitude Oxygen Systems, Customer Care, and Risk Assessment.

With more than a decade of professional guiding and expedition experience in the Himalayas, Ngima brings extensive high-altitude expertise, strong logistical leadership, and a commitment to safety and client care to every expedition. His experience and training enable him to lead well-organized, successful mountain adventures for climbers and trekkers from around the world.