Jyamchang Bhote

Jyamchang comes to our New Zealand Guiding Team with a wealth of experience in expedition climbing. He has achieved qualifications in rock climbing and ski guiding along with a Diploma in Mountain Guiding, endorsed by the IFMGA in 2009. He continues to build up his qualifications with ongoing training in mountain rescue, including first aid and longline helicopter rescue training and is an active member and instructor for the Nepal Mountain Guides Association.

Jyamchang has climbed extensively around the world and his impressive expedition resume includes 8 summits of Mount Everest! Jyamchang typically spends the Nepalese summer guiding in Norway, but we have been honoured for him to also join us in New Zealand.

• Everest (8 summits, North and South routes) (8,850m/29,035ft)
• Cho Oyu (8,188m/29,863ft) 
• Manaslu (8,163m/26,781ft) 
• Shishapangma (8,013m/26,289ft) 
• Baruntse (7,129m/23,389ft)
• Ama Dablam (6,828m/22,401ft) 
• Lhakpa Ri (7,045m/23,113ft)
• Mera Peak (6,476m/21,246ft)
• Island Peak (6,189m/20,305ft) 
• Lobuche East (6,119m/20,075ft)
• Pokalde (5,806m/19,048ft)

Plus many others across the Nepal and Indian Himalaya, Norway and the European Alps

"Jyamchang was friendly, patient and encouraging. His mountaineering skills and ability left me in no doubt as to safety and my confidence both personally and in my guide."
Steve Booth, Aspiring 2019

"Jyamchang was absolutely fantastic. Felt safe yet motivated the whole time. He encouraged all of us to step outside of our comfort zone, take on challenges and gave us the confidence to do so, always in a calm, methodical fashion. Made our trip fun, enjoyable and immensely informative."
Margot Strachan, PIC 2019