Gelje Sherpa

Youngest member of the historic Nepali team that achieved the first winter ascent of K2

Gelje Sherpa is a renowned Nepalese high-altitude mountaineer, celebrated for his remarkable achievements and unwavering dedication to the climbing community. He began his mountaineering journey at a young age, progressing from a kitchen boy to a porter, and eventually becoming an "Icefall Doctor" on Everest, where he prepared routes through the treacherous Khumbu Icefall. Gelje gained international recognition as the youngest member of the historic Nepali team that achieved the first winter ascent of K2 on January 16, 2021. He has successfully summited all 14 of the world's 8,000-meter peaks, including a notable ascent of Cho Oyu via a new route on the Nepal side, now known as the 'Gelje Couloir'.

Sincerely,
Gelje Sherpa