Purna Bahadur Gurung – Senior Mountain Guide

Purna Bahadur Gurung is a highly experienced Himalayan mountain guide with extensive expertise in high-altitude expeditions, technical climbing, and alpine leadership. Since beginning his professional guiding career, he has successfully led and supported climbers on some of Nepal's most challenging mountains, earning a reputation for his reliability, technical skills, and commitment to safety.

With multiple successful ascents of 8,000-meter peaks, including Mount Everest, Manaslu, and Annapurna I, Purna is recognized as one of the experienced members of the Alpinist Club guiding team. His calm leadership, sound judgment, and dedication ensure every expedition is conducted with the highest standards of professionalism and safety.

Training & Certifications

Purna 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
• High Mountain Rescue

Professional Licenses

• Trekking Guide License: 15377
• Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) Climbing Guide License: 5200

Mountaineering Experience

6,000-Meter Peaks

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

• Lobuche East
• Island Peak (Imja Tse)
• Mera Peak
• Chulu Far East
• Chulu West
• Scout Peak
• Yala Peak (White Yala)
• Mardi Himal Peak
• Thorong Peak
• Pisang Peak
• Larkya Peak

7,000-Meter Expeditions

His successful high-altitude expeditions include:

• Himlung Himal (7,126 m) *4
• Baruntse (7,129 m) *3
• Putha Hiunchuli (7,246 m)
• Churen Himal (7,371 m)
• Machhapuchhre (6,993 m)
• Ama Dablam (6,812 m) *2

8,000-Meter Expeditions

Purna has successfully summited several of the world's highest mountains on multiple occasions:

• Manaslu (8,163 m) – 3 successful summits
• Mount Everest (8,848.86 m) – 2 successful summits
• Annapurna I (8,091 m) – 2 successful summits
• Mt. Lhoste (8,516 m)- 2 successful summits.

Professional Expertise

Purna Bahadur Gurung possesses extensive experience in glacier travel, fixed rope systems, alpine climbing techniques, expedition logistics, and high-altitude rescue operations. His ability to remain calm under pressure, combined with years of experience on technical and high-altitude expeditions, enables him to lead climbers safely through demanding Himalayan terrain.

As a valued member of the Alpinist Club guiding team, Purna is committed to delivering safe, professional, and unforgettable climbing experiences. His passion for mountaineering, technical expertise, and proven success on some of the