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Alpinist Climber Expeditions (ACE) is a professional mountain guiding company based in Nepal, dedicated to helping climbers from around the world achieve their high-altitude goals. Backed by a trained and experienced team, we support every climber through thorough preparation from the very first consultation to the final descent.

 

Our services are built around small groups, allowing us to give each climber the attention, care, and personalized support that larger expeditions simply cannot offer. Every member of our team is genuinely passionate about mountaineering and committed to the safety and success of the climbers in their care.

 

ACE specializes in pure alpine style expeditions across the Himalaya, leading climbs every year on some of Nepal's most iconic peaks. We offer 1:1 private guiding as well as hybrid expeditions with IFMGA-certified Mountain Guides, covering 6000m, 7000m, and 8000m peak expeditions, ski mountaineering, and structured mountaineering courses for climbers at every level.

 

Our approach goes beyond simply reaching the summit. We aim to develop climbers who are self-sufficient, environmentally conscious, and respectful of local culture, helping to minimize our impact on the mountains we climb and the communities we work alongside. Above all, safety remains our number one priority in every expedition we lead.

ABOUT US
ABOUT US

You don't climb mountains to escape life. You climb them to challenge yourself, discover your inner strength, and prove that you're capable of going beyond your limits. The summit isn't the goal—it's the proof that you
never gave up.

Prakash Sherpa

Founder & IFMGA Mountain Guide

OUR PURPOSE

What Drives Us

Mission

Guiding you to the top, safely and personally.

At ACE, every climb is planned with care. We work in small teams or one-on-one, so each climber gets real attention, not just a spot in a crowd. Our IFMGA-certified guides bring years of high-altitude experience to every trip. We focus on proper preparation, steady pacing, and clear judgment at every step. Our goal isn't just to get you to the top. It's to help you get there the right way — safely, confidently, and with respect for the mountain.

Vision

Changing how the Himalayas are climbed.

Our vision is a future where small-team, alpine-style climbing is the norm in Nepal, not the exception. A future where climbers are known by name, not numbers. Where mountains are treated with respect, not shortcuts. We're working to make ACE the name climbers trust for expeditions that are safe, personal, and good for the mountains we climb.

Goal

Nepal's most trusted alpine guides.

We want every climber who joins ACE to leave stronger than they arrived — in skill, in confidence, and in experience. Our goals are simple: keep our safety record strong, keep our teams small, and help every client grow as a climber. We also aim to protect the routes we climb, so the mountains stay as clean and wild as we found them, for the next climber and the next generation.

Team Listing

Meet Our Team

Client Stories

From the Summit

Daniel Puttkemery
Daniel Puttkemery
Kyajo Ri Expedition
Prakash and his team are a couple of notches above totally professional! Everyone in the Alpinist Climber Expeditions family goes out of their way to provide the best possible experience. Superb core values and safety principles. I had the good fortune of climbing Kyajo Ri with Alpinist Climber Expeditions and…
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Luca Smargiasso
Luca Smargiasso
Ama Dablam + Kyajo Ri + Cholatse
I have been climbing for 15 years, over 4 continents. This was my 3rd trip to Nepal. And this was undoubtedly one of the Best-organised expeditions have participated in. Cannot thank Prakash and his Team enough. The attention to detail both in terms of equipment, climbing conditions, and accommodation/food was…
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Raphael Lindenmann
Raphael Lindenmann
Kyajo Ri
In April 2025, we completed an unforgettable expedition to Kyajo Ri with ACE. We were four friends from Switzerland and enjoyed about two and a half weeks in the Khumbu region. From our arrival in Kathmandu to the summit and back, ACE's organization was impeccable.A well-coordinated team, superb support, excellent…
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Andy Tronsberg
Andy Tronsberg
Kyajo Ri & Island Peak
Perfect organised and guided expedition I ever took part! We climbed island peak and kyajo ri alpine style! Safety is always first, all team members are super kind and professional and also laughing comes not to short! Thanks for this unforgettable experience!! Andreas.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Rogier Keulen
Rogier Keulen
Kyajo Ri & Cholatse
With IFMGA guide Prakash we climbed Kyajo Ri and Cholatse. Our expedition couldn't have been any better! We had a lot of fun and summiting stunning Cholatse is the most intense thing I've done. We did it alpine style, so without fixed ropes from bottom to top. Safety was a…
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Manu Laireiter
Manu Laireiter
Kyajo Ri
I participated in a private expedition to Kiayo Ri with Alpinist Climber Expeditions and it was simply fantastic. From the initial consultation to the final summit push, everything was perfectly organized and tailored to my individual needs. The guides were not only highly professional and extremely experienced in high-altitude mountaineering,…
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
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Dispatches from the Mountains

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Ama Dablam 2026: Team Reaches Camp 1 (5,700 m)
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Ama Dablam 2026: Team Reaches Camp 1 (5,700 m)

  Our expedition team is moving up the mountain with expert guidance and safety. The team reached Camp 1 (5,700 m) for the first rotation yesterday, 12 October, at around 5 PM. Today, 13 October, they are pushing on to Camp 2 (6,100 m) to sleep at altitude.   Rope fixing team reaches the summit   There is more news from the mountain. The rope fixing team reached the summit of Ama Dablam (6,812 m) today, 13 October, at around 11 o’clock. The rope fixing team puts ropes on the route so that climbers can move more safely on the technical sections. Reaching the summit is an important step for everyone planning to climb Ama Dablam this season.   The route from Camp 1 to Camp 2   The way from Camp 1 to Camp 2 is the technical heart of the Ama Dablam climb. The path follows a narrow rock ridge, graded fourth class, that runs sideways around a line of rock towers (climbers call them pinnacles and gendarmes). There is a big drop on both sides, so every step needs full focus. The granite here is very good: solid, with plenty of grip, and a joy to climb.   Just before Camp 2, the team reaches the Yellow Tower. This is about ten metres of almost vertical granite, graded French 4th class (British Severe, North American 5.5). Fixed ropes are in place, but the climb still needs real climbing skill and confident movement while carrying a pack. Above the Yellow Tower, the team reaches Camp 2 at 6,100 m.   Drone View of Mt. Ama Dablam   Guided personally by IFMGA Guide Prakash Sherpa   This expedition is guided personally by IFMGA Guide Prakash Sherpa, founder of Alpinist Climber Expeditions. An IFMGA certificate is a high international standard for mountain guides. It means the team has a guide trained to make careful decisions about the route, the weather, and safety on a technical Himalayan peak.   Why the first rotation and Camp 2 matter for acclimatization   Ama Dablam stands in the Everest Region of Nepal, and the air gets thinner with every step up. A rotation is a trip up the mountain to sleep at a higher camp, so the body can slowly adjust. The first rotation took the team to Camp 1, and sleeping at Camp 2 is the next step. When the team is fully acclimatized, they are stronger and safer for the summit push. We never rush this step. Read more in our acclimatization guide for Himalayan peaks.   Ama Dablam Autumn 2026 Expedition: Trekking to Camp 1     What comes next   After the night at Camp 2, the team will get ready for the summit push. The plan depends on how everyone feels and on the weather. We will share more news soon.   Dreaming of a Himalayan peak?   Learn more about our Ama Dablam Expedition, or see our other peak climbing trips in Nepal. Alpinist Climber Expeditions has guided in the Himalayas since 2021, with a safety-first approach on every climb.   Follow us for more updates from Ama Dablam. To plan your next expedition, message us on WhatsApp at +977 9843314253 or email info@alpinistclimberexpeditions.com.    

Oct 13, 2026 Read Article →
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