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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 Base Camp Weather Update
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Ama Dablam Base Camp Weather Update

  Good news from the Khumbu Region. The weather at Ama Dablam Base Camp has improved since this morning, and the mountain is now clearly visible.   Ama Dablam (6,812 m) is one of the most beautiful peaks in the Himalayas. After a few hours of changing weather, it was a great moment to see it clear and bright from camp. Weather can change fast in the Everest Region, so our team keeps checking the conditions through the day. Clear spells like this one help us plan with confidence and keep everyone safe.   Take a look at the photos below to see the view from Base Camp today.   Ama Dablam, clear and bright from Base Camp this morning.   Planning a climb in the Himalayas? Learn more about our Ama Dablam Expedition with Alpinist Climber Expeditions.    

Oct 11, 2026 Read Article →
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