Inspire Trek Guides

Let us introduce you to some of our experienced, friendly and knowledgeable trekking guides

Your Guides

Your experience in the Himalaya will be hugely influenced by the standard of your guide. We are extremely proud of the climbing and trekking guides in our team. Not only will they ensure your safety, but they will also enhance your enjoyment in more ways than you can imagine!

All of our guides are local to the Solu Khumbu and so they are Sherpas and Buddhists with an intimate knowledge and understanding of the area, its customs and culture, which they will share with you on your journey.

By trekking and climbing with us you will, therefore, gain a deep understanding of this stunning area and its people.

Meet the lead team members here:

Palden Namgyal Sherpa

Palden hails from Phortse village and has scaled Everest an amazing 9 times. His first ascent was from Tibet in 2000 and the most recent in 2018.

In between he has climbed Manaslu, Lhotse (twice), Annapurna 1, Ama Dablam (3 times) and Cho Oyo (5 times).

In addition he has, on numerous occasions, led clients to the summits of the main trekking peaks.

Pemba Rita Sherpa

With 26 years of experience in the mountains of Nepal, Pemba Rita has summited many of the trekking peaks in the area but has chosen to specialise in being a trekking guide.

He has led clients from all over the world on excursions in all the major areas of Nepal and Tibet and has consistently proved himself to be an incredibly popular leader.

(left to right) Pemba Rita Sherpa with James Lamb and Tashi Lama from The Little Sherpa Foundation