Sujal Gurung – IFMGA Certified Mountain Guide

Sujal Gurung is an IFMGA Certified Mountain Guide and one of the most accomplished expedition leaders at Alpinist Club. With extensive experience leading high-altitude expeditions throughout the Nepal Himalayas, Sujal has successfully guided climbers on numerous 6,000-meter, 7,000-meter, and 8,000-meter peaks. His exceptional technical expertise, calm

Leadership and unwavering commitment to safety have earned him the trust of mountaineers from around the world.

Having successfully summited Mount Everest six times, Manaslu seven times, Annapurna I five times, and Himlung Himal five times, Sujal has built an outstanding reputation as a professional high-altitude guide. His deep understanding of alpine climbing, glacier travel, expedition logistics, and risk management enables him to confidently lead climbers through some of the world's most challenging mountain environments.

Training & Certifications

Sujal has completed extensive professional mountaineering and rescue training, including;

• IFMGA Certified Mountain Guide
• 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: 19980
• Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) Climbing Guide License: 14790

Mountaineering Experience
6,000-Meter Peaks

Sujal has successfully climbed and guided numerous technical trekking peaks throughout Nepal, 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

7,000-Meter Expeditions

His successful high-altitude expeditions include:

• Himlung Himal (7,126 m) – 5 successful summits
• Baruntse (7,129 m)
• Putha Hiunchuli (7,246 m)
• Churen Himal (7,371 m)

8,000-Meter Expeditions

Sujal has successfully summited some of the world's highest mountains multiple times:

• Manaslu (8,163 m) – 7 successful summits
• Mount Everest (8,848.86 m) – 6 successful summits
• Annapurna I (8,091 m) – 5 successful summits

Professional Expertise

As an IFMGA Certified Mountain Guide, Sujal specializes in advanced alpine climbing, glacier travel, fixed rope systems, crevasse rescue, expedition planning, and high-altitude rescue operations. His years of experience leading international expeditions have equipped him with exceptional decision-making skills, allowing him to safely manage complex climbing objectives in the Himalayas.

Beyond his technical expertise, Sujal is known for his approachable personality, patience, and dedication to helping every climber succeed. He believes that a successful expedition is built on careful preparation, teamwork, and respect for the mountains. Whether guiding a first-time climber on a trekking peak or leading experienced mountaineers on 8,000-meter expeditions, Sujal delivers every journey with professionalism, confidence, and an uncompromising commitment to safety.

As one of the leading guides at Alpinist Club, Sujal Gurung continues to inspire climbers from around the world by combining world-class guiding standards with the warmth and hospitality for which Nepal is renowned.