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Luke Smithwick’s small group exploratory climbing and skiing expeditions. Custom expeditions of any level of difficulty to any point in the Himalayas
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Kashmir | Gulmarg Ski | Backcountry Skiing & Splitboarding
November 27, 2019
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- 8 - 22 Feb 2026 (15 days) - Gulmarg Ski & Splitboard
Lahaul | India | Backcountry Skiing & Splitboarding
November 24, 2022
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- Luke Smithwick
- April-May (14 or 21 days)
Hunza | Pakistan | Backcountry Skiing & Splitboarding
January 21, 2021
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- To be announced
- 4-25 May 2025 (22 days) - two weeks also possible (4-17 May 2025)
Tian Shan | Kyrgyzstan | First Ascents | Mountaineering & Alpinism
March 1, 2025
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- to be announced
- Sunday 24 August - 13 September 2025 (21 days)
Tian Shan | Kyrgyzstan | Backcountry Skiing & Splitboarding
August 31, 2024
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- 15 February - 1 March 2026 (15 days)
Gasherbrum I & II | 8080m & 8032m
December 18, 2018
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- 23 June - 11 August 2025 - 50 days (for G1 & G2 climbers) | 23 June - 1 August 2025 - 40 days (for G2 climbers)
Mt. Satopanth | 7075m | Garhwal
July 2, 2022
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- To be announced
- 21 September - 18 October 2025 (28 days)
Labuche Kang III East | 7250m – The highest legally accessible unclimbed peak on Earth
December 17, 2018
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- 8 September - 5 October 2025 (28 days)
Kullu Valley | India | Backcountry Skiing & Splitboarding
July 8, 2022
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- To be announced
- March-April-May (14 or 21 days)
Mt Everest North Side Expedition
April 15, 2024
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- 20 April-31 May 2025 (42 days)
Mt. Putha Hiunchuli | 7246m | Dolpo
February 4, 2021
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- To be announced
- October - November (28 days)
Dolpo Ski Mountaineering
March 28, 2020
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- To be announced
- May, October-November (21 or 28 days)
Mendoza Region | Argentina | Backcountry Skiing & Splitboarding
June 2, 2024
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- 13-26 September 2025 (14 days)
Patagonia Big Exploratory | Backcountry Skiing & Splitboarding
January 25, 2025
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- To be announced
- July-August 2025 (32 days) - inquire
Big mountains in the Andes | Chile – Argentina | Backcountry Skiing & Splitboarding
January 24, 2025
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- To be announced
- July-August 2025 (24 days) - inquire
Peru | Cordillera Blanca | Ski mountaineering 5500m+
January 1, 2025
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- To be announced
- June-July (10 days + extra days on request)
Bolivia | Cordillera Real | Ski mountaineering 6000m
December 18, 2024
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- To be announced
- May (7 or 14 days)
Patagonia | Argentina & Chile | Backcountry Skiing & Splitboarding
April 25, 2022
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- 31 August -13 September 2025 (14 days)
Climb Spantik | 7027m
November 2, 2020
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- July and also August 2025 (27 days) - Inquire for dates
Tibet Peaks Exploratory | Kharta Valley and the Kangshung Face
December 17, 2018
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- To be announced
- May (21 day)
Shogran | Pakistan | Backcountry Skiing & Splitboarding
November 1, 2020
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- February (14 days for each session)
Mera Peak and Baruntse Peak with Luke Smithwick – *private*
March 8, 2020
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- To be announced
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K2 Base Camp, Baltoro Wild and the Gondogoro La | بالتورو گلیشیر
August 19, 2020
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- Local qualified guide
- 23 June - 13 July 2025 | 12 July - 1 August 2025 (21 days, 14 days also available) (several other departure dates available, inquire)
Karakoram | Exploratory Splitboarding & Skiing
December 6, 2019
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- To be announced
- April (28 days)
Mt Everest Advanced Base Camp (ABC) Trek – North
June 5, 2024
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- Luke Smithwick
- 20 April-8 May 2025 (19 days) | 2026 dates - 19 April - 7 May 2026
Mt Everest North Col Expedition
April 29, 2024
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- 20 April-13 May 2025 (24 days)
Langtang Alpine Skills | 4000m+
March 8, 2019
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- To be announced
- April-May, October-November (10 days)
Miyar Valley
March 8, 2019
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- Luke SmithwickGomba SherpaKunsang Thakchod
- June or September (17 days)
Remote 7000’s | Api Himal Expedition
January 25, 2019
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- To be announced
- October - November (38 days)
Dolpo Exploratory – Kanjiroba Himal | 6000m+
January 16, 2019
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- April-May, October-November (21 days)
Zanskar | Ice Climbing Exploratory
December 31, 2018
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- To be announced
- January-February (8 days)
Zanskar Exploratory Alpinism | 6000m+
December 31, 2018
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- To be announced
- July - September (21 day)
The Lost Valley Expedition – Alpine multi-pitch rock climbing | 4000m+
December 31, 2018
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- To be announced
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Source of the Ganges Exploratory – Backcountry Skiing and Splitboarding India
December 31, 2018
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- To be announced
- No current departure (20 days)
Nepal First Ascents – Alpine Style | 6000m
September 20, 2022
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- October (15 days)
Ski Mountaineering | 6059m – Chulu Far East
December 31, 2018
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- To be announced
- No current departure (16 days)
Rolwaling Peaks Exploratory | 6000m – Tashi Labtsa and Remote Nangpa
December 26, 2018
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- To be announced
- No current departure (25 days)
Annapurna Sanctuary – Heliski Touring Week
December 26, 2018
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- To be announced
- We can offer any week in March, but currently filling 9 - 17 March 2025 (9 days)
Remote 7000’s | Himlung with Mustang and Saribung
December 23, 2018
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- To be announced
- 42 Days (30 Days for Saribung only)
Lhakpa Ri Ski Expedition | 7043m
September 3, 2023
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- Luke Smithwick
- 20 April - 13 May 2025 (24 days)
Lhakpa Ri Summit Expedition | 7043m
December 18, 2018
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- Luke Smithwick
- 20 April - 13 May 2025 (24 days)
Japan Ski Exploratory | Backcountry powder skiing & splitboarding
December 18, 2018
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- 5 - 19 January 2026 (15 days)
Himalaya Moto Trip | India | Kullu – Lahaul – Ladakh
August 27, 2024
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- Kunsang Thackchod
- 14 - 28 September 2025
Ladakh | Changtang Peaks Exploratory | 6000m+
December 18, 2018
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- Kunsang Thackchod
- July - August (14 days)
Langtang with Naya Kanga | 5846m – Himalayan peak ascent trek
December 18, 2018
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- To be announced
- March - April (16 days)
Khatung Kang – East Face | 6448m – Annapurnas
December 18, 2018
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- To be announced
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Baltoro Peaks Exploratory – August 2025
February 10, 2025
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- To be announced
- 2-31 August 2025 (30 days)
Kang Yatze Two | 6250m
December 18, 2018
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- Stanzin Chogdo & Kunsang Thakchod
- 15 - 28 June 2025
Ghyung Exploratory | 6000m – Mustang Nepal ski/splitboard touring and mountaineering
December 18, 2018
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- To be announced
- November - December (28 days)
Chandra Tal Peaks Exploratory | 6000m
December 18, 2018
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- To be announced
- August-September (14 days)
Api Himal | 6000m – exploratory alpine climbing
December 18, 2018
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- To be announced
- October - November (30 days)
Cholatse (6440m) + Cholo Ri (6097m) Expedition
July 30, 2024
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- Luke SmithwickIFMGA guide Pemba Rita Sherpa
- 4-28 October 2025 (25 days)
Cholo Ri (6097m) + Everest BC Trek
July 30, 2024
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- IFMGA guide Pemba Rita Sherpa
- 5-26 October 2025 (22 days)
Island Peak (6,189m) + Everest BC Trek
December 18, 2018
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- To be announced
- 6-27 October 2024 (22 days)
Garhwal | Yamunotri – Remote Passes, Sacred Lakes & the Char Dham
June 24, 2022
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- Zach ConradKunsang Thakchod
- April-May, October (15 days)
Sikkim Exploratory | Green Lake Trek
April 29, 2024
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- To be announced
- April-May, October (16 days)
Nanda Devi | A well-rounded exploratory trek
December 18, 2018
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- Zach ConradKunsang Thakchod
- 31 October - 18 November 2024
Ladakh | Ski / Splitboard Touring and Ski Mountaineering | 6000m+ (first descents)
December 18, 2018
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- 16-30 June 2025
Around Annapurna | A spectacular route through Manang, Thorong La and the Kali Gandaki
December 17, 2018
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- Gomba Sherpa
- March-April, October-November (16 days)
Annapurna Sanctuary via Ghorepani Trek
December 17, 2018
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- To be announced
- March-April, October-November (16 days)
Langtang Valley Trek| Tamang Culture + Small Peaks Scrambling
December 17, 2018
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- To be announced
- March - May, September - November (12 days)
Mustang | Lopa Culture and Winter Magic
December 17, 2018
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- Mar-May, October-December (9 days)
Cholo Ri | 6097m – An exploratory of Nangpa La with 6000m ascent
December 17, 2018
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- To be announced
- April-May (25 days)
Mount Himlung | 7126m
December 16, 2018
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- To be announced
- 10 October - 1 November 2025 (23 days)
Humla Ski Exploratory – Ski and Splitboard Touring Nepal
December 16, 2018
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- 29 March - 12 April 2025 (14 days) or stay on for one more week of skiing departing 19 April 2025
Annapurna Sanctuary – Ski Touring the Nepal Himalayas
December 16, 2018
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- 8 - 16 March 2026 (9 days)
Lakes on the Roof of the World Trek | Ladakh
December 16, 2018
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- Kunsang Thakchod
- June-August (16 days)
Nepal – Khumbu Valley Trail Running
October 28, 2024
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- Dan Patitucci
- Sunday 5 October - Saturday 25 October 2025
Everest Base Camp Trek | Nepal
October 9, 2024
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- To be announced
- 26 Dec 2025 - 9 Jan 2026 (15 days)
Everest High Trek with Gokyo Lakes | Nepal
December 16, 2018
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- To be announced
- 5-26 October 2025 (22 days), December
Unclimbed Dogari Himal (6555m) | Western Nepal
December 16, 2018
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- 28 Sept - 29 October 2025 (29 days)
Makalu expedition climb | 8,485m with Andrew Lock
December 6, 2018
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- To be announced
- April-May, 44 days
Kishtwar | Exploratory Splitboarding & Skiing
November 1, 2018
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- To be announced
- February - March (10 days)
Come skiing, climbing and trekking with us.
Camille de Bueger
2022-10-28
Amazing experience with Himalaya Alpine Guides. Super professionnal team, listening, and leading us at the top with determination. Ladakh was an amazing trip, we loved nature, People, culture and food. Thanks again!!
Lillian Llacer
2022-07-02
I recently returned home from a ski mountaineering expedition to 6,000 m peaks in the Ladakh region of northern India with Luke and Himalaya Alpine Guides. I pretty much had a smile stuck on my face for the entire two weeks. Just thinking about it brings me back to that happy place, cruising up the Markha Valley in awe of the grandeur, slowly climbing higher through the culturally and historically rich local settlements, and finally reaching the snow. Our beautiful horses carried our camp, our local crew, who Luke has worked with for over a decade, took care of every comforting detail, Luke kept us laughing, learning, exploring, climbing, safely moving through the vast wildness of the Himalaya. Phuntsok fed us amazingly delicious and nutritious curries, dahls, warm bread, chai, espresso, and somehow we had fresh fruit and vegetables the whole trip. Luke has a mellow and respectful attitude, with a high value on keeping the fun factor high in every stage of the trip, including planning and training. He’s got a pristine safety record and works diligently to keep it that way. We all know that Luke has the technical skills, strength, and managerial experience to be an exceptional guide. He also has a genuine appreciation for people, from both near and far, and a deep dedication to protecting the places he loves, through environmental activism (recently moving HAG towards carbon neutrality) and education. I sit in gratitude for the experiences I just had, and eagerly await when my turn to return to the Himalaya rolls around again.
Jonathan Stead
2022-06-17
Luke was constantly sharing local knowledge, contextual background, local language, and historical insights on our six-day approach. the food was superb, prepared fresh daily by the local cook. the tents and dining tent were ample, in excellent condition, and comfortable. on the approach we covered glacier travel, as well as skills for the technical aspects we might encounter on the mountains. by the time we got to the mountains themselves, everyone in the team had rehearsed and we all felt safe.
a safe, comfortable trip to a completely remote zone of outstanding descents, with local insight, great food, and a professional guide. i have no notes.
Peter Nilsson
2022-01-13
Luke is a fantastic guide, he takes amazing care of his guided clients and his professional crew. In addition to the adventure of the mountains, he takes time to explore and understand the local culture, and is interested in pursuing an authentic experience. Our trip was once-in-a-lifetime… until I can free some time for the next one.
Kathryn Sullivan
2021-12-28
When I was 18 my mom and I took a trip to the Himalayas and used Luke Smithwick’s guiding services. 10 years later I still have yet to find mountains that compare to the Himalayas not just in magnitude or intensity but in the experiences that these mountains can give you, they can change you if you let it. It’s a place so special not just because of its big mountains but also because of the people that live there, their culture, and the perspective it can give you. Of course it’s a place you wouldn’t ever want to over exploit, a place you would want to keep secret from the world so that flocks of people don’t go and try and change it, westernize it. However, it’s also a place that I urge everyone to go experience because of what it gave me. I understand why luke has spent so much of his time exploring and guiding in these landscapes. I feel very lucky to have been able to see it and be exposed to it through his eyes. You can tell his love for this place exudes through his whole being and it’s unique how he is able to share that love with the people that he guides there.
Ed Lunken
2021-12-23
Did a ski mountaineering trip with Luke to the Karakoram back in June '18 and highly recommend. Luke is an enthusiast and is keen to explore less obvious spots, keeping it to a small group without seeking to become an impersonal commercial operator. He takes safety seriously, with tons of experience from running the safety team in Gulmarg. He had great on the ground knowledge, so always felt in good hands - and had a top time.
Michael Lekawa
2021-12-02
Trekked the Karakoram in June with 2 friends along with 2 others. Had an amazing and surreal experience. Luke was absolutely outstanding in all aspects. I always felt informed and safe. High quality tents and authentic food. Best of all, great company and conversation all day, especially at dinner.
Highest recommendation….. if you have considered this on your bucket list, Luke is your guide.
Jeremy Grant
2021-11-30
Himalaya Alpine Guides toured us through Ladakh India and it was a once in a lifetime trip. Although I’m sure logistics were challenging we never felt that. Luke and his team made it feel easy and streamlined.
Keree Smith
2021-11-27
Skiing in the Himalayas is an experience like none other. Luke has an extensive background and network in both the local culture and as a professional ski-mountaineering guide. Each trip with Himalayan Mountain Guides is customized and unique. I highly recommend this for exploratory backcountry skiers and mountaineers.
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