Founded on the unparalleled operational experience of Guinness record-breaking mountaineers Nimsdai Purja MBE, Mingma David Sherpa, and TJ Gurung - we aim to help people achieve their new possibilities through adventure. Elite Exped will take you above and beyond breathtaking, high-altitude adventures.
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WHY CHOOSE US
Unparalleled Leadership
Led by Nimsdai Purja, Tejan, Mingma David Sherpa, and elite IFMGA and hand-picked senior guides, you are led by some of the most respected and accomplished mountaineers in the world. Their record-breaking achievements, unmatched expertise, and proven success at the highest level ensure you are always in the safest and most capable hands.
Safety Through Self-Sufficiency
If it’s controllable, we control it. We leave no stone unturned to put client safety first — from fixing our own lines on 8,000m peaks to carrying backup oxygen and having the ability to run our own rescues if needed. When all goes well, the mountain feels simple. But when the unexpected happens, we are the team you can trust to keep you safe.
Because We Care
Every decision we make — from safety planning to personal guidance — is driven by care and responsibility. We go above and beyond not because it’s easy, but because your success, safety, and well-being truly matter to us. This same ethos extends beyond the mountains. By climbing with us, you help us invest in the communities that make these journeys possible, supporting welfare, training, and opportunities for the next generation.
Giving back to communities
We are committed to giving back to the communities that make our work possible. By working closely with local teams and support staff, and in partnership with the Nimsdai Foundation, we help create meaningful and lasting impact in the regions where we operate. Supporting local people, respecting local culture, and contributing to long-term community development are core to how we work.
Exclusive Experience
From group adventures to private expeditions or 1:1 journeys, we cater to your vision with meticulous attention to detail.
ELITE EXPED NEWS
First Russian/American, Nikol Kovalchuk Joins the Elite — Completing the 14 Peaks and Seven Summits with Elite Exped
Completing the 14 Peaks and Seven Summits with Elite Exped
Andrew Ushakov completes his sea level to summit Everest challenge in under 4 days!
Everest sea to summit in 4 Days!
Tejan Gurung Completes 14 Peaks challenge
EE Director and exped leader TJ, becomes the youngest British man to conquer the 14 Peaks at only 29 years old.
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Meet The Team Behind Elite Exped
Elite Exped is led by world-record-holding mountaineers and highly experienced guides who operate at the highest level of high-altitude climbing. Our team brings deep experience, calm decision-making, and a strong sense of responsibility to every journey so you can focus on the climb, knowing you’re in capable hands.
Nirmal Purja
Founder & Exped Leader
52x8000m Summits |Fastest human to complete 14x8K No O2 | Over 24x8K summits with No supplemental 02| 1st human to climb Winter K2 with No O2| Former UKSF
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The Elite Exped Experience
The lovely team at Elite Exped has provided our group with an exceptional experience. Their work is professionally executed, and Nims is always attentive to our needs, taking the time to understand our goals and offer valuable guidance.
An absolutely life-changing experience. The team's expertise and attention to detail made me feel safe every step of the way. I couldn't have achieved my dream without them.
From the initial planning to standing on the summit, Elite Exped exceeded all my expectations. Their guides are world-class and genuinely care about your success.
Elite Exped Experience was absolutely amazing from start to finish. The organization, team expertise, and staff are second to none. The framing we had whilst staying at EBC to the summit of Labuche Peak was outstanding. Thank you for preparing us and pushing our known limits.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart to the whole Elite Exped team, from the guides, the porters, the staff, the lodges, the food, and the base camps, everything was perfect. I felt reassured and supported the whole way. I am looking forward to my next adventure with Elite Exped. Thanks again as well for the birthday celebration in Lobuche!
Great trip. Very well organized! Great risk management and the whole team handled my heli-rescue experience very well. Overall an amazing trip! Will Def come back for more mountains
The entire experience was great. The team went above and beyond to meet my needs and expectations. Thanks so much to Nimi and Rinji for making incredible for us.
I had an overall excellent experience with Elite Exped as my tour organiser and operator to ABC. The UK team responded promptly to all my questions and the local team in Kathmandu had all logistics well organized. The ABC guide Mingmar went out of his way to ensure every bay was comfortable at all times. I will miss his kindness and smile. I highly recommend EE and hope to be back soon.
Very professional team everybody is helping us to have the best experience and succeed in reaching the summit. I really appreciate that they're also listening to us, taking the time to discuss with us.
Everything went well as expected while team is very genuine and very respectable They care a lot and also do everything they are to make you believe you will summit. Looking forward to my next adventure with Elite.
The lovely team at Elite Exped has provided our group with an exceptional experience. Their work is professionally executed, and Nims is always attentive to our needs, taking the time to understand our goals and offer valuable guidance.
An absolutely life-changing experience. The team's expertise and attention to detail made me feel safe every step of the way. I couldn't have achieved my dream without them.
From the initial planning to standing on the summit, Elite Exped exceeded all my expectations. Their guides are world-class and genuinely care about your success.
Elite Exped Experience was absolutely amazing from start to finish. The organization, team expertise, and staff are second to none. The framing we had whilst staying at EBC to the summit of Labuche Peak was outstanding. Thank you for preparing us and pushing our known limits.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart to the whole Elite Exped team, from the guides, the porters, the staff, the lodges, the food, and the base camps, everything was perfect. I felt reassured and supported the whole way. I am looking forward to my next adventure with Elite Exped. Thanks again as well for the birthday celebration in Lobuche!
Great trip. Very well organized! Great risk management and the whole team handled my heli-rescue experience very well. Overall an amazing trip! Will Def come back for more mountains
The entire experience was great. The team went above and beyond to meet my needs and expectations. Thanks so much to Nimi and Rinji for making incredible for us.
I had an overall excellent experience with Elite Exped as my tour organiser and operator to ABC. The UK team responded promptly to all my questions and the local team in Kathmandu had all logistics well organized. The ABC guide Mingmar went out of his way to ensure every bay was comfortable at all times. I will miss his kindness and smile. I highly recommend EE and hope to be back soon.
Very professional team everybody is helping us to have the best experience and succeed in reaching the summit. I really appreciate that they're also listening to us, taking the time to discuss with us.
Everything went well as expected while team is very genuine and very respectable They care a lot and also do everything they are to make you believe you will summit. Looking forward to my next adventure with Elite.
The lovely team at Elite Exped has provided our group with an exceptional experience. Their work is professionally executed, and Nims is always attentive to our needs, taking the time to understand our goals and offer valuable guidance.
An absolutely life-changing experience. The team's expertise and attention to detail made me feel safe every step of the way. I couldn't have achieved my dream without them.
From the initial planning to standing on the summit, Elite Exped exceeded all my expectations. Their guides are world-class and genuinely care about your success.
Elite Exped Experience was absolutely amazing from start to finish. The organization, team expertise, and staff are second to none. The framing we had whilst staying at EBC to the summit of Labuche Peak was outstanding. Thank you for preparing us and pushing our known limits.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart to the whole Elite Exped team, from the guides, the porters, the staff, the lodges, the food, and the base camps, everything was perfect. I felt reassured and supported the whole way. I am looking forward to my next adventure with Elite Exped. Thanks again as well for the birthday celebration in Lobuche!
Great trip. Very well organized! Great risk management and the whole team handled my heli-rescue experience very well. Overall an amazing trip! Will Def come back for more mountains
The entire experience was great. The team went above and beyond to meet my needs and expectations. Thanks so much to Nimi and Rinji for making incredible for us.
I had an overall excellent experience with Elite Exped as my tour organiser and operator to ABC. The UK team responded promptly to all my questions and the local team in Kathmandu had all logistics well organized. The ABC guide Mingmar went out of his way to ensure every bay was comfortable at all times. I will miss his kindness and smile. I highly recommend EE and hope to be back soon.
Very professional team everybody is helping us to have the best experience and succeed in reaching the summit. I really appreciate that they're also listening to us, taking the time to discuss with us.
Everything went well as expected while team is very genuine and very respectable They care a lot and also do everything they are to make you believe you will summit. Looking forward to my next adventure with Elite.
The lovely team at Elite Exped has provided our group with an exceptional experience. Their work is professionally executed, and Nims is always attentive to our needs, taking the time to understand our goals and offer valuable guidance.
An absolutely life-changing experience. The team's expertise and attention to detail made me feel safe every step of the way. I couldn't have achieved my dream without them.
From the initial planning to standing on the summit, Elite Exped exceeded all my expectations. Their guides are world-class and genuinely care about your success.
Elite Exped Experience was absolutely amazing from start to finish. The organization, team expertise, and staff are second to none. The framing we had whilst staying at EBC to the summit of Labuche Peak was outstanding. Thank you for preparing us and pushing our known limits.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart to the whole Elite Exped team, from the guides, the porters, the staff, the lodges, the food, and the base camps, everything was perfect. I felt reassured and supported the whole way. I am looking forward to my next adventure with Elite Exped. Thanks again as well for the birthday celebration in Lobuche!
Great trip. Very well organized! Great risk management and the whole team handled my heli-rescue experience very well. Overall an amazing trip! Will Def come back for more mountains
The entire experience was great. The team went above and beyond to meet my needs and expectations. Thanks so much to Nimi and Rinji for making incredible for us.
I had an overall excellent experience with Elite Exped as my tour organiser and operator to ABC. The UK team responded promptly to all my questions and the local team in Kathmandu had all logistics well organized. The ABC guide Mingmar went out of his way to ensure every bay was comfortable at all times. I will miss his kindness and smile. I highly recommend EE and hope to be back soon.
Very professional team everybody is helping us to have the best experience and succeed in reaching the summit. I really appreciate that they're also listening to us, taking the time to discuss with us.
Everything went well as expected while team is very genuine and very respectable They care a lot and also do everything they are to make you believe you will summit. Looking forward to my next adventure with Elite.
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