RESPONSIBLE. ETHICAL.SUSTAINABLE

• Since 2016, we have raised the minimum wage of all our hardworking porter team to $20 (Per load 30kgs) + guaranteed tips at the end of the trip. The minimum wage they receive in our industry is $12-$15 per load in Nepal. We are committed to fair compensation for our team and enhancing their working conditions, reflecting our dedication as a leading mountaineering company.

• We hire local guides to create local jobs that benefit the local economy. As our expedition grows we plan to run training programs and knowledge-sharing programs between local and international guides.

• Provide higher personal gear weights than other companies and also extra dry foods during the climbing days.

• We are not the biggest company and we choose to operate in small groups a max of 8 - 10 since we found it the right fit where customers can enjoy the group, get to know each other and our staff can pay attention to each guest's safety and enjoyment.

• Investment in the use of high-quality gear on our adventure tours and expeditions.

• No, to any animal cruelty entertaining activities. (i.e Elephant rides, baths, or circus tours)

• Explore the remote adventure destinations, help promote the lesser-known destinations, create an additional source of income for locals and take travelers to remote destinations. since exploration is what we do. :)

• With the ongoing issues of waste being left on Everest and other mountains, we are committing to a high-altitude porter (1:3 ratio) to bring down our waste from our Everest expedition operation. This is one of our initiative to reduce our waste footprint and further build on our tactics to tackle the waste left in the mountains