Himalayan Outdoor Project

Two summits | Two completely different tests

Ama Dablam and Api Himal both sit above 6,800m but that's where the similarity ends.

Ama Dablam (6,812m) is the climber's climb. Fixed ropes, exposed towers, mixed rock and ice all the way to the summit ridge. Technical skill matters here.

Api Himal (7,132m) is the frontier peak. Days of remote approach with zero rescue infrastructure, crevassed glacier travel, and fewer than 25 recorded ascents. This is about self-sufficiency, not rope work.

One tests how you climb. The other tests how you survive out there alone.

Which kind of difficult calls to you?

Manaslu. Kanchenjunga. Annapurna.

Three names. Three legends. One impossible choice.

Manaslu – 14 days | 5,106m | Remote & wild
Kanchenjunga – 19 days | 5,140m | Raw & untamed
Annapurna – 18 days | 5,416m | Diverse & iconic

Whether you crave isolation, a true expedition, or the ultimate classic your next adventure starts here.

Swipe through to see which trail steals your heart. Ready to trade your desk for the highest peaks on Earth?

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Rivers this wild don't wait. Neither should you.

Karnali 2026 - raw, untamed, and led by the one and only Anup Gurung.
World-class kayaker. IRF instructor. Solo paraglider. Enduro rider.

This man lives adventure.

Two departures:
🗓️ Nov 3 | Nov 13

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From Base Camp to 6,812m this is your Ama Dablam story.

October 2026. Elite Sherpa guidance. Technical ridges.

Led by NMA Certified guide Phu Chhettar Sherpa and Nepal's Special Forces-led HOP team. Small group, better acclimatization, higher summit odds.

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Same mountains. Completely different missions.

Whether you're out for a sunrise hike, carrying a heavy pack for a week, or leading an expedition to the summit know your role, respect the terrain and always be prepared.

Which mission are YOU training for right now?

📍 Day Hiking – Fitness & fresh air
📍 Trekking – Endurance & resilience
📍 Expedition – Strategy & survival

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Think they're all the same?

Look closer.

Every mountain team has a different mission.

🟧 ARE THEY REALLY THE SAME?

1. Rafting Guide
2. Safety Kayaker
3. Professional Kayaker

They all paddle rivers... but their missions couldn't be more different.

A rafting guide leads the crew.
A safety kayaker protects the mission.
A professional kayaker chases new lines, explores whitewater, and pushes the limits of what's possible.

Different boats. Different jobs. Same respect for the river.

Question for you:
If you had one day on a wild river... which role would you choose?

Have you ever heard of the "Island in a Sea of Ice"?

Deep in the Himalayas, along the classic Everest Base Camp route, sits Island Peak. It’s Nepal’s most popular trekking peak but don’t let the title "trekking" mislead you. At 6,165 meters, this is serious mountaineering.

It appears as a lone island floating above the surrounding glaciers a surreal sight that draws climbers from around the world.

The Challenge:
1. The Headwall: 150 meters of fixed rope at a 45-55° angle.
2. The Air: Oxygen is only 47% of sea level.
3. The Weather: Temperatures drop to -20°C on summit day.
4. The Prep: 3-6 months of training, weighted hikes, and leg strength required.

Panoramic views from the top that make every second of the 10-14 hour summit day worth it.

"If Mera is the gentle giant, Island Peak is the proper challenger." Are you ready for the test?

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There is a reason they call the Sunkoshi the "River of Gold." 🌄

While it doesn’t flow with liquid gold, the sediment it carries from the high Himalayas has a story of wealth embedded in its banks. The name itself comes from "Sun" (Gold) and "Koshi" (River). It sustained entire civilizations from farmers to traders long before modern highways cut through the countryside.

It’s amazing to think about the history that has flowed down these waters. 🤔 Have you ever heard of a river that literally has "gold" in its name?

How do you plan an expedition into the unknown?

It’s not just about the adrenaline; it’s about the preparation.

Our 6-step framework ensures we respect the river, the environment, and the team:

Research | Route Planning | Team Selection | Gear & Supplies | Safety Protocols | Ex*****on

We are guided by a simple creed: Leave No Trace. Respect Local Communities. Safety First.

“We don’t just run rivers, we understand them.”

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