Ongale Sherpa – Senior Mountain Guide

Ongale Sherpa is a highly accomplished Himalayan mountain guide with extensive experience in high-altitude expeditions, technical climbing, and expedition leadership. Having successfully summited several of Nepal's most challenging mountains, including multiple ascents of Himlung Himal, Baruntse, and Manaslu, he has earned a reputation for his technical expertise, calm leadership, and unwavering commitment to safety.

With years of experience guiding international climbers across the Himalayas, Ongale combines exceptional mountaineering skills with in-depth knowledge of alpine terrain, glacier travel, and expedition logistics. His professionalism, dedication, and friendly nature make him a trusted guide for climbers pursuing both trekking peaks and major Himalayan expeditions.

Training & Certifications

Ongale has completed a comprehensive range of professional mountaineering and rescue training, including:

• Introductory Rock Climbing
• Basic Mountain Rescue
• Navigation Training
• Basic RECCO Rescue Training
• Rock Climbing Level I
• Ice Climbing Level I
• Wilderness First Aid

Professional Licenses

• Trekking Guide License: 2330
• Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) Climbing Guide License: 13400

Mountaineering Experience
6,000-Meter Peaks

Ongale has successfully climbed and guided numerous technical trekking peaks throughout the Nepal Himalayas, including:

• Cholatse Peak
• Lobuche East
• Island Peak (Imja Tse)
• Mera Peak
• Chulu Far East
• Chulu West
• Scout Peak
• Yala Peak (White Yala)
• Mardi Himal Peak
• Pisang Peak
• Naya Kanga
• Tukuche Peak
• Gokyo Ri (5,357 m)

7,000-Meter Expeditions

His successful high-altitude expeditions include:

• Himlung Himal (7,126 m) – 4 successful summits
• Baruntse (7,129 m) – 2 successful summits
• Putha Hiunchuli (7,246 m)
• Churen Himal (7,371 m)
• Gurja Himal (7,193 m)
• Ngadi Chuli (7,871 m)

8,000-Meter Expeditions

Ongale has successfully summited several of the world's highest mountains, including:

• Manaslu (8,163 m) – 2 successful summits
• Mount Everest (8,848.86 m)
• Lhotse (8,516 m)
• Makalu (8,485 m)

Professional Expertise

Ongale Sherpa possesses extensive experience in glacier travel, fixed rope systems, alpine climbing techniques, expedition logistics, and high-altitude rescue operations. His multiple successful ascents of Nepal's highest peaks demonstrate his technical ability, endurance, and sound judgment in some of the world's most demanding mountain environments.

Known for his calm demeanor, professionalism, and dedication to every expedition, Ongale is committed to providing climbers with safe, rewarding, and unforgettable Himalayan experiences. As an integral member of the Alpinist Club guiding team, he continues to help mountaineers from around the world achieve their summit goals with confidence, expert guidance, and the highest standards of safety.