On October 28, 2015, Mingma Gyalje Sherpa (Mingma G) became the first Nepalese in history to solo Mt. Chobutse (6,685m) above his village in Nepal’s Rolwaling Valley.

He describes his solo ascent as a “most memorable expedition”. “After that, several international climbing sites featured my story and it was a big breakthrough moment for me.”

His mountaineering excellence marked him out as a world-class athlete. On October 2, 2017, he led the first-ever successful summit of Nanga Parbat (8,126m) in autumn.

In 2021, he and his expedition team from his company ‘Imagine Nepal’ opened a new route to reach the true summit of Mt. Manaslu (8,163m).

On January 16, 2021, Mingma G and his nine teammates made history with the first winter ascent of the world’s second-highest mountain, Mt. K2 (8,611m).

“We achieved an unprecedented feat,” Mingma G says. “Together, we, all Nepali climbers, conquered the hardest climb ever and set a new world record for Nepal.”

Mingma G has successfully climbed thirteen of the fourteen 8000m+ peaks without supplemental oxygen.

Always pushing himself, he has scaled more than 60 mountaineering expeditions so far. This includes six ascents of Mt. Everest, five ascents of Mt. Manaslu, four ascents of Mt. K2, two ascents of Annapurna-1, Dhaulagiri, Makalu and Kanchenjunga, and many more.

With his relentless determination, exceptional leadership and pure humility, there isn’t much this internationally certified IFMGA/UIAGM mountain guide hasn’t excelled at.

A veteran of the sport, Mingma G’s success in high-altitude mountaineering and his appetite for challenges make him a rare and inspiring figure in the mountaineering world.