About Pasang Kaji
High altitude expedition leader
Nepal Pasang Kaji (a.k.a PK) is an accredited NNMGA and UIAGM/IFMGA professional mountain guide with over 16 years of experience. He has successfully climbed and guided on the highest peaks on Earth including six ascents of Mt. Everest, K2, Cho Oyo, and Manaslu. He has advanced knowledge and experience working with high-altitude film crews in 8000m environments and Karakoram. Alongside award-winning filmmaker Elia Saikaly, Pasang has collaborated with some of the world’s leading brands including Google, UnderArmour, National Geographic Middle East, and Qatar Television.
In the mountaineering off-season, Pasang provides training for young mountaineers under the Nepal Mountaineering Association. His student’s abilities range from the most basic to advanced skill sets.
In 2016, Pasang was stationed in Syria working with the UN as a mountaineering expert consultant for the Nepalese army, instilling his skills upon others to minimize risk in the alpine environment.
Pasang has a passion for traveling, exploring new mountaineering destinations, unclimbed routes and assisting others in reaching their mountaineering goals.
In his spare time he enjoys mountain biking and photography.
Successful Ascents
Mt. Everest (South Side) 5 times
Mt. Everest (North Side) 2 times
K2 1 times
Mt. Cho Oyu 1 times
Mt. Manaslu 1 times
Mt. Amadablam 2 times
Mt. Tenzing Hilary 1 times
Thulagi 1 times
Janak Chuli 1 times
Yala Glacier 2 times
Mt. Cook Summit 1 times
Some of the skills that will be learned include:
- Belaying and rope skills
- Anchors on snow, rock, and ice
- Snow and ice climbing
- Alpine rock climbing
- Glacier travel techniques and crevasse rescue
- Pre-trip planning
- Route selection & navigation
- Weather analysis and forecasting
- Avalanche awareness
- Camp management and emergency shelters
Certification
2022
Skill Test Assessor Training
2022
Instructor: Ski Level One
2021-2022
Aspirant Guide Course(AGC) 2021/22 Component III
2021-2022
Aspirant Guide Course(AGC) 2021/22 Component II
2020
Advance Ski Course
2019
National Skill Certifictae
2018
Ski Course Level II
2017
Long Line Training
2017
Switzerland and France
2017
NOLS Wilderness Medicine
2017
Long Line
2015
Certification of Mountain Guide
6th August, 2013 / 16th August, 2013
Mountain Leaders Training of Trainers
14th September, 2012
Aspirant Guide
7th March, 2011 / 21st March, 2011
High Mountain Rescue Training
12th June, 2011 / 21st July, 2011
Basic Mountaineering Training
25th February, 2011 / 10th March, 2011
Rock Climbing Level 1 Course
7th July, 2008 - 9th July, 2008
Hill walking & Basic Mountain Navigation
26th Dec, 2007 / 1st January, 2008
Basic Mountain Rescue Course
26th Dec, 2007 / 1st January, 2008
Basic First Aid Course
11th Dec, 2006 – 17th Dec, 2006
Introductory Rock Climbing Course
4th January, 2005 - 14th February, 2005
Trekking Guide