TANZANIA
FRED BARUKEKE
Expedition Leader – Kilimanjaro
Fred has been working with Earth’s Edge as a leader since 2012 and has climbed Kilimanjaro more than 250 times. His job allows him to provide for him and his family but also share knowledge with people from all around the world. He loves helping people achieve their goal of climbing Kilimanjaro. In his downtime he likes to relax, spend time with his family and read.
GOODLUCK NDOSSY
Expedition Leader – Kilimanjaro
Goodluck has climbed Kilimanjaro more than 200 times and has been working as a leader on the mountain for 12 years. He loves sharing his passion for nature, the outdoors and the rich history and culture of the area with others. Goodluck is a big advocate of environmental conservation and sustainability and inspiring others to help protect our planet. In his spare time Goodluck enjoys running, reading books, watching nature documentaries and nature walks.
RASHIDI MVUNGI
Expedition Leader – Kilimanjaro
Rashidi has summited Kilimanjaro more than 200 times. What he loves most about being an expedition leader is meeting new people from different parts of the world and helping clients achieve their dreams of summiting Africa’s highest mountain. In his spare time, Rashidi loves educating himself by attending different courses and exercising to stay fit and healthy to keep climbing!
WALTER MUSHI
Expedition Leader – Kilimanjaro
Walter began climbing Kilimanjaro with Earth’s Edge in 2012 as an expedition leader. Since then he’s summited the mountain hundreds of times. As a leader he loves getting the opportunity to meet new people and learn about different cultures. When he’s not climbing Kilimanjaro he manages his own shop selling clothes and shoes.
NEPAL
ARJUN MAGAR
Expedition Leader
Arjun has been leading treks in Nepal since 2009. He is passionate about sharing Nepal’s natural beauty with others, and loves inspiring people to push their limits. He has completed many mountain leadership over the years, and is known for being very creative. Clients love his positive attitude and his sense of humour.
PASANG TEMBA SHERPA
Expedition Leader
Pasang has been an expedition leader for almost 35 years. His favourite places in Nepal are the Annapurna region, and the Kongde region, for its incredible views of the iconic Mount Everest, Ama Dablam, and more. When he’s not trekking, he enjoys organising community events, mentoring new guides, and spending time with his family. He is also an avid cyclist, and loves exploring different cultures through travel.
PRASANT BASNET
Expedition Leader
Prasant was born and raised in a small tea-growing town in the hills overlooking the mighty Mt. Kanchenjunga. He’s been working in the trekking industry for 19 years, and has travelled all throughout Nepal. His favourite places to trek are the Gokyo and Annapurna regions. In the off-season, he runs a small grocery store.
PERU
EDGAR TITO PERALTA
Expedition Leader – Machu Picchu
Edgar has been working as an expedition leader for Earth’s Edge since 2016. He has been leading groups to Machu Picchu for 26 years, each time creating a unique and memorable experience for our clients. Being a leader is Edgar’s passion and he loves sharing his knowledge of the rich history of Peru. He is also the owner of the Wajaqui Ecolodge, one of the highlights of our expedition!
ARGENTINA
GABRIEL BARRAL
Expedition Leader – Aconcagua
Gabriel, from Buenos Aires, Argentina, found his passion for mountains during an outdoor class while studying to be a P.E teacher. After seven years in the US, he became a seasoned guide, leading ascents on Mount Rainier, Mount Denali, and exploring various locations worldwide. Having moved closer to the mountains and earning his guide certification, Mount Aconcagua is now his second home, with over 20 seasons and 43 ascents to his credit.
KENYA
JOHN MSHINDI
Expedition Leader – Kenya Tri-Adventure
“Nothing gives me satisfaction like seeing a client conquer a mountain … and come down happy and satisfied.”
John is a professional mountaineer and outdoor instructor who is passionate about helping people achieve their goals. He has been working in the industry in Kenya and East Africa for 25 years. His hobbies include graphic design and video editing, and he loves music – he films, edits and posts his own music videos to YouTube!
JULIUS MWANGI
Expedition Leader – Kenya Tri-Adventure
Julis is an outdoor sports instructor and professional safari guide, who has been working with us since 2013. He has lead a range of expeditions (safaris, cycling, rafting, rock climbing, and more) across both Kenya and Tanzania over the last 15 years, and has submitted both Kilimanjaro and Mt. Kenya hundreds of times. He has extensive knowledge of the flora and fauna of Kenya, and loves sharing his knowledge of East Africa and the stories of his many adventures with clients, who adore his boundless energy and passion. He is a talented runner who has competed at elite level, both locally and internationally – including the London Marathon.
TRAINING WEEKEND
LOUISE LAWRENCE
Expedition Leader
Lou has been working as an outdoor instructor for more than 20 years. Having spent her childhood kayaking and mountaineering she went on to explore the mountains of Nepal, Chile, New Zealand, South Korea and Europe. She has a BSc in Sports Science and Psychology and is a Mountain Leader, Orienteering Level 2 Coach, and PADI Dive Instructor. Lou also runs Branch Out, a company that is passionate about teaching the school curriculum outdoors.
MICK MURPHY
Expedition Leader
Mick has been a mountain leader since 1983 and has been leading treks in Ireland and abroad since. Mick attemped to climb Everest twice. In 1983 he climbed from the Tibetan side and got to 8000m. In 1993 he climbed Everest from the Nepal side and reached the summit at 9am on May 22nd.
JOHN GORMAN
Expedition Leader
John is a qualified mountain leader with hiking and mountaineering experience built up over 20 years at home and abroad. His travels have brought him as far as Mt. Elbrus, Mt. Blanc and Mt. Kosciuszko. John is a qualified advanced paramedic, combining his passion and his profession to deliver safe experiences in remote areas. He also delivers safety training and wilderness first aid skills via remotesafety.ie
