The Himalaya

The Himalaya: the iconic destination of climbers and adventures alike; the soaring chain of mountains that juts up above the Indian subcontinent where the world's highest peaks reside; the rugged home to a vibrant mix of geography, cultures, and religions. The Himalaya's towering mountains promise to redefine your sense of scale while the region's rich diversity of people and traditions will reshape your ideas of community. The Himalaya are an amazing destination and worthy of every bit of the legendary status imparted upon them. These mountains are sure to leave a lasting impression on anyone fortunate enough to visit them.

For your adventures in the Himalayas, the experience of your guide matters. The world's 8,000 meter peaks are a natural arena for America's most-trusted guide service. Since Jim Whittaker's first American ascent of Mt. Everest in 1963, RMI and the Whittakers have consistently pioneered big mountain adventure. Lou Whittaker led the first American ascent from Tibet, on the north side. Ed Viesturs, the first American to summit all 14 peaks over 8,000 meters, is one of 40 RMI guides to have stood on the summit of Everest during the company's 41 year history. And RMI's Dave Hahn has reached that summit an astounding thirteen times!

Come be a part of our history. Come join RMI and explore the Himalayas.

Himalayas

Mt. Everest Southside

$59000

70+ days

Difficulty:

Led by Everest's most experienced guides and supported by some of the best Sherpa staff on the mountain, our Everest Expedition is the ideal approach to climbing the world's tallest mountain.

Everest Base Camp Trek

$4400

21 days

Difficulty:

The unbelievable scenery and rich culture make the Everest Base Camp Trek the experience of a lifetime and the perfect way to explore the Khumbu region of Nepal.

Shishapangma

$20700

44 days

Difficulty:

Shishapangma is the 14th highest mountain in the world, and the only 8,000m peak lying solely in Tibet. For a peak of this size and stature, the Northwest Ridge, our climbing route, offers a direct route to Shishapangma’s Central Summit.

"Superior guides all the way around. Without them I wouldn't have made the top."

— Kathleen S.

"This trip met all of the expecations I had for the Mt. Rainier 5 day summit climb--it was a grueling test of my physical, emotional, and mental conditioning. The guides were fantastic to work with and shared their knowledge and (sometimes necessary) tough love to keep participants focused on safety during the climb. A top notch guide service and one I will use again; I am already planning my next trip! Many thanks to RMI for the opportunity."

— Corey R.

"The training from the guides. I couldn't have asked for a better group. They were personable, friendly, encouraging, professional, but most of all, sitting around the evenings and telling stories was priceless."

— Treven F.