ANGELI SHERPA

As a UIMLA-certified International Mountain Leader and Mountain Leader Instructor with NMA, Angeli combines extensive field experience with strong technical knowledge, leadership skills, and a deep understanding of the Himalayan environment.

Her mountaineering experience includes successful ascents of some of the world's highest and most demanding mountains, including Mount Everest, Manaslu, Annapurna I, Cho Oyu, and Dhaulagiri, as well as Himlung and Ama Dablam.

Beyond climbing, Angeli has developed a strong reputation for expedition photography and videography, documenting mountain journeys and the people who make them possible. Her ability to operate effectively in challenging environments allows her to capture authentic stories while remaining focused on expedition safety and team responsibilities.

At Summit8000, Angeli brings together mountain leadership, expedition experience, risk awareness, first aid knowledge, and visual storytelling to help create safe, organized, and memorable Himalayan experiences.

20+ Years of Experience in the Mountains

Angeli's career has taken her from trekking routes and technical climbing environments to some of the world's highest peaks.

Her experience includes:

• 20+ years of experience in trekking, mountaineering, and outdoor operations

• International Mountain Leader certification through UIMLA

• Mountain Leader Instructor with NMA

• Extensive experience supporting and leading high-altitude expeditions

• Experience on multiple 8,000-meter peaks

• Strong knowledge of mountain safety, risk assessment, and first aid

• Expedition photography and videography in challenging environments

• Leadership training and development for mountain professionals

8000-Meter & Himalayan Climbing Experience

Angeli has built an impressive record across the Himalayas, including multiple 8,000-meter peaks.

This extensive high-altitude experience has given Angeli a practical understanding of acclimatization, changing mountain conditions, expedition logistics, risk assessment, team coordination, and decision-making at altitude.

Trekking & Technical Peak Experience

Alongside her 8,000-meter experience, Angeli has climbed a range of Nepal's renowned trekking and climbing peaks, including:

• Island Peak

• Mera Peak

• Yala Peak

• Pachhermo Peak

• Lobuche Peak

• Chulu West

• Chulu East

• Yalung Ri

Her experience across different mountain environments allows her to work effectively with trekkers, climbers, and expedition teams with varying levels of experience.

International Mountain Leader

As a UIMLA-certified International Mountain Leader, Angeli brings professional mountain leadership skills to Summit8000's trekking and mountain programs.

Her leadership approach focuses on:

• Safety-first decision making

• Mountain risk assessment

• Route and terrain awareness

• Team coordination

• High-altitude preparation

• Emergency preparedness

• Responsible mountain travel

• Clear communication with international teams

For Angeli, effective mountain leadership is about more than reaching a destination. It is about understanding the environment, managing risk, supporting the team, and making responsible decisions throughout the journey.

Mountain Photography & Expedition Documentation

Angeli is also an experienced mountain photographer and videographer, documenting expeditions and outdoor adventures in some of the world's most challenging environments.

Working in high-altitude settings requires more than photographic skill. It requires the ability to understand the rhythm of an expedition, work around changing weather and terrain, and capture important moments without compromising safety or team responsibilities.

Through photography and video, Angeli helps bring the people, landscapes, challenges, and stories of Himalayan expeditions to life.

Her work adds another dimension to the Summit8000 experience — allowing expedition memories to be preserved not only as achievements, but as stories.

Mountain Safety & First Aid

Safety is an essential part of Angeli's professional approach.

Her training includes:

• High Mountain Rescue Training – NIMA

• Advanced Wilderness First Aid – KEEP

• Mountain First Aid Course

• High Altitude Risk & Leadership Training – NTB

• Mountain Leadership Training – HITT

• Mountaineering Liaison Officer Training – NATHM

• Basic Mountaineering Course – NMA

• Rock Level 1 Course – NIMA

This combination of technical training, rescue knowledge, and extensive mountain experience supports her ability to assess situations and respond calmly in demanding environments.

Professional Certifications & Training

Angeli has completed professional training across mountain leadership, mountaineering, rescue, first aid, and sustainable trekking.

Mountain Leadership & Guiding

• International Mountain Leader (IML) – UIMLA

• Certified Mountain Leader Instructor – NMA

• Professional Mountain Leader Course – 2024

• Trekking Guide Training – NATHM

• Mountain Leadership Training – HITT

Mountaineering & Technical Skills

• Basic Mountaineering Course – NMA

• Rock Level 1 Course – NIMA

• Mountaineering Liaison Officer Training – NATHM

Safety & Emergency Response

• High Mountain Rescue Training – NIMA

• Advanced Wilderness First Aid – KEEP

• Mountain First Aid Course

• High Altitude Risk & Leadership Training – NTB

Sustainable Mountain Tourism

• Eco-Trekking Workshop – TAAN

Why Angeli Sherpa?

Angeli brings together several areas of expertise that are valuable on a modern Himalayan expedition:

Mountain Leadership Professional training and extensive experience leading and supporting mountain journeys.

8000m Experience First-hand experience on Everest, Manaslu, Annapurna I, Cho Oyu, and Dhaulagiri.

Safety & Risk Awareness Training in mountain rescue, wilderness first aid, mountain first aid, and high-altitude risk management.

Technical Knowledge Experience across trekking peaks, mountaineering routes, and challenging Himalayan terrain.

International Communication Fluent in Nepali, English, Chinese, and Hindi, supporting effective communication with diverse teams.

Photography & Storytelling The ability to professionally document expeditions and preserve the experiences of climbers, trekkers, and mountain communities.

Languages

Nepali · English · Chinese · Hindi

Angeli Sherpa at a Glance

Angeli Sherpa at Summit8000

At Summit8000, we believe that great mountain leaders combine experience with responsibility, technical knowledge with good judgment, and ambition with respect for the mountains.

Angeli Sherpa represents that approach.

With more than two decades of mountain experience, professional international mountain leadership certification, extensive 8,000-meter climbing experience, mountain safety training, and a passion for photography and storytelling, she brings a distinctive combination of leadership, expertise, safety, and creativity to every journey.

Whether leading a trekking team, supporting a high-altitude expedition, training aspiring mountain professionals, or documenting life in the Himalayas, Angeli approaches the mountains with professionalism, respect, and purpose.

Lead with Experience. Explore with Confidence. Experience the Himalayas with Summit8000.

Angeli Sherpa International Mountain Leader & Photographer — Summit8000