Ngima Tenzing Sherpa

Ngima Tenzing Sherpa

Guide: International

Nigma Tenzing Sherpa has been guiding since 2010, and has been guiding climbs and treks with Alpine Ascents in Nepal since 2013.   A graduate of the famed Khumbu Climbing Center, he has extensive high altitude climbing experience supporting expeditions on many notable peaks including Everest, Manaslu, Cho Oyu, and Ama Dablam in the Himalaya.  Nigma is also an accomplished trekking guide and has guided the Everest Basecamp & Kalapathar Trek over a dozen times in addition to the Manaslu Circuit, Gokyo Valley Trek, and the popular trekking peaks – Island Peak and Mera Peak.

Significant Ascents

Mount Everest – 3 summits
Manaslu
Himlung
Ama Dablam
Island Peak – 4 summits
Labuche Peak – 3 summits
Everest Basecamp and Kalaphathar Trek (12)
Manaslu Circuit Trek – (4)
3 High Passes Trek – (3)
Gokyo Valley Trek – (6)

Certifications

Khumbu Climbing School
High Mountain Rescue Training

I have to say, though I knew it even before joining this expedition, AAI is the best company with the most perfect logistics and greatest guides on the mountain, bar none.
Eric, Lakpa Rita and Ben were the key reason Dave and I decided to go to Everest.

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