IFMGA / UIAGM Certified Mountain Guide

Kami Temba
Sherpa

Elite Himalayan expedition leader with 9+ years guiding international climbers on the world's most demanding peaks — including 7 Everest summits, K2, and Ama Dablam.

🏔 7× Everest Summiteer 🧭 IFMGA/UIAGM Certified 2025 🌍 20+ Major Expeditions 🏔 6 × 8,000m Peaks ⛑ High-Altitude Rescue Specialist

Elite-Level Mountain Guide

An elite-level, IFMGA/UIAGM Certified Mountain Guide with over 9 years of professional expedition leadership across Nepal, Pakistan, Tibet, and Central Asia. Demonstrated mastery in executing and managing high-altitude logistics on the world's most demanding peaks.

Widely recognized for conducting critical high-altitude rescue operations above 8,000 meters, technical alpine climbing instruction, and contribution to high-consequence scientific mountaineering initiatives — including the National Geographic Everest weather station project at 8,810 meters.

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IFMGA / UIAGM Certification (2025)

Highest international standard for professional mountain guides

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7-Time Everest Summiteer

Proven consistency and extreme physical resilience across multiple seasons

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National Geographic 2022

Core team specialist — world's highest automated weather station at 8,810 m

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NMIA & KCC Instructor

Nepal Mountaineering Instructors Association & Khumbu Climbing Center

By the Numbers

9+
Years Int'l Guiding
Professional expedition leadership
20+
Major Expeditions
Nepal, Pakistan, Tibet & Central Asia
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8,000m Peaks
Everest, K2, Lhotse, Makalu & more
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Safety Focus
Zero client incidents on record

Defining Achievements

IFMGA/UIAGM Certification (2025)

Attained the highest international standard for professional mountain guides — a globally recognised mark of elite competence.

7-Time Everest Summiteer

Proven consistency and extreme physical resilience demonstrated across multiple back-to-back Everest seasons.

Scientific Field Operations

Core member of the National Geographic Weather Station Installation Team at 8,810 m — the world's highest automated weather station.

Professional Educator & Instructor

Instructor for Nepal Mountaineering Instructors Association (NMIA) and Khumbu Climbing Center (KCC) — training the next generation of guides.

Selected Major Ascents

Peak Height Year / Frequency Role & Scope
Everest 8,849 m Multiple (7× Summits) Summit Guide / Expedition Leader; Route & Safety Management
Lhotse 8,516 m 2026 Summit Guide; High-Altitude Client Support & Logistics
Makalu 8,485 m 2026 Summit Guide; Technical Route Management
Cho Oyu 8,188 m 2018 Summit Team Leader; Fixed Rope & Logistics Coordination
Dhaulagiri 8,167 m 2025 Summit Guide; High-Altitude Lead Navigator
Manaslu 8,163 m Multiple Summit Guide; Alpine Group Coordinator
Gasherbrum II 8,035 m 2019 Summit Team Member; Technical Terrain Operations
Ama Dablam 6,812 m Multiple Technical Climb Leader; Fixed Anchor Verification & Ice Instruction

Expedition Leadership

Expedition Guide & Mountain Leader

International Himalayan Expedition Operators | Nepal & International

2017 – Present
  • Client & Team Safety: Safely guided international climbers on highly technical, high-altitude peaks including Everest, Ama Dablam, Manaslu, Himlung Himal, Mera Peak, and Peak Lenin.
  • Risk & Crisis Management: Formulated and managed complex expedition logistics, safety backup systems, physiological acclimatization schedules, and emergency high-altitude rescue responses.
  • Terrain & Route Management: Led critical fixed-rope installations, anchor validations, and technical route-finding across highly volatile and hazardous alpine terrain.
  • Personnel Supervision: Coordinated, briefed, and supervised local climbing teams, high-altitude support workers, and base camp personnel to ensure flawless logistical execution.
  • Client Training: Conducted comprehensive training frameworks for international clients in advanced glacier travel, technical crevasse rescue, and oxygen delivery systems management.

Mountaineering Instructor

Nepal Mountaineering Instructors Association (NMIA) & Khumbu Climbing Center (KCC)

Ongoing
  • Deliver elite-level professional curriculum to aspiring local and international mountain guides on advanced alpine safety, technical rope work, and leadership mechanics.
  • Instruct advanced field courses covering vertical ice climbing, structural rock mechanics, multi-pitch rescue, and complex safety management frameworks.

Skills & Expertise

🧗 Alpine & Technical

Glacier Travel Crevasse Rescue Fixed Rope Installation Advanced Ice Climbing Rock Climbing Anchor Systems

⛑ Safety & Medical

Avalanche Awareness Avalanche Mitigation High-Altitude Medicine Wilderness First Response Closed-Circuit O₂ Systems

📋 Operations

Expedition Logistics High-Risk Team Management Multi-lingual Communication GPS Navigation Satellite Navigation

Featured Work

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National Geographic Everest Expedition (2022)

Selected as a core team specialist tasked with elite high-altitude logistics and setup of the world's highest automated weather station at 8,810 meters.

View Official Report →
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Search & Rescue Commendations

Formally commended by international expedition agencies for exemplary leadership and technical execution during critical life-saving rescue operations above the 8,000m Death Zone.

Contact

Whether you're planning a Himalayan expedition or seeking an elite certified guide for a high-altitude project, I'd love to connect.

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Email
kamitemba.sherpa@example.com
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Location
Khumbu / Kathmandu, Nepal
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Credentials
IFMGA NNMGA-73
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Frequently Asked Questions

Climbing Classes

I offer beginner mountaineering courses covering essential skills: rope techniques, knot tying, glacier travel, crampon use, and basic self-arrest. Classes run 3–7 days and are held in the Khumbu region or Langtang Valley. No prior experience required — just good fitness and motivation. Group sizes are kept small (max 6) for personalised attention. Contact me via WhatsApp to book a slot.

Training

Yes. Advanced courses include: fixed-rope installation, ice climbing on vertical faces, multi-pitch rescue systems, anchor construction, and high-altitude acclimatisation protocols. These are designed for guides-in-training, experienced trekkers aiming for 6,000–8,000m peaks, or professionals seeking IFMGA pathway preparation. Training sites include Ama Dablam base, Island Peak, and the Khumbu Icefall (seasonal).

Training

A recommended pre-Everest training pathway: (1) Mera Peak or Island Peak ascent for altitude acclimatisation, (2) Ama Dablam expedition for technical glacier and ice skills, (3) a dedicated 10-day fitness and oxygen-system training camp in Namche Bazaar. I guide all three stages and tailor the programme to your current fitness level. Training camps can be arranged year-round.

Routes

Nepal has routes for every level. For trekking: Everest Base Camp (14 days, iconic), Annapurna Circuit (18–21 days, diverse landscapes), Langtang Valley (7–10 days, great for first-timers), and Upper Mustang (restricted area, unique culture). For climbing: Island Peak (6,189 m, beginner-friendly), Mera Peak (6,476 m), Lobuche East (6,119 m), and Ama Dablam (6,812 m, technical). Best seasons are October–November and March–May.

Routes

The two prime seasons are: Pre-monsoon (March–May) — the main Everest and 8,000m season, stable weather windows, longer days; and Post-monsoon (October–November) — crisp clear skies, excellent visibility, ideal for technical peaks and trekking. Winter (Dec–Feb) is possible on lower peaks but very cold. Monsoon (June–Sept) is generally not recommended for high altitude due to unstable conditions.

Pricing

Pricing depends on the peak, group size, duration, and services included. As a rough guide: beginner climbing courses start from USD 400–800, trekking peak expeditions (Island Peak, Mera) range from USD 1,200–2,500 per person, and major 8,000m expeditions (Everest, Manaslu, etc.) are custom-quoted. All packages include a certified IFMGA guide, permit assistance, safety equipment, and acclimatisation planning. Message me on WhatsApp for a personalised quote.

Logistics

Yes. All climbing peaks in Nepal require a permit from the Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) or the Department of Tourism. Trekking routes also require TIMS (Trekkers' Information Management System) cards and National Park entry fees. For 8,000m peaks, royalty fees are significant (e.g., Everest permit is USD 11,000 per person). I handle all permit logistics as part of my guided packages — you just need your passport and motivation!

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