Khumbu Valley, Nepal
"Born at 4,000 meters."
Career Summits
8x
Mt. Everest
Safety Record
100%
Mingma Dorji
Sherpa
"The mountains do not belong to us; we belong to them. My goal isn't just to guide you to the top, but to ensure you return with a story that changes your life forever."
Born in the shadow of Ama Dablam, Mingma began his career carrying loads as a high-altitude porter at just 16 years old. Over two decades, he has evolved into one of Nepal's most respected UIAGM-certified expedition leaders, earning a flawless reputation for technical precision and unwavering safety standards.
He founded Summit Crest Himalaya with a clear, disruptive vision: to create a platform where Sherpas and local guides are not merely employees of Western agencies, but empowered partners in the business of adventure.
Experience
20+ Years
Certification
UIAGM Guide
Languages
EN, NP, TIB