Mingma Dorchi Sherpa

He has climbed 21 peaks above 8,000 meters, including Mount Everest and K2 within just 57 days—an unmatched record to date. He has also summited Everest twice in a single season. Beyond being a guide, organizer, and expedition leader, he is a rope-fixing leader responsible for opening safe summit routes for climbers.

On May 8, 2025, he led the rope fixing to the summit of Lhotse, and he has contributed to rope-fixing operations on peaks such as K2 and Gasherbrum I. Through AltiPro Adventures Pvt. Ltd., which he co-founded with fellow professional Sherpas, his mission is to deliver safe, professional, and sustainable mountain expeditions while sharing authentic Himalayan experiences with climbers worldwide.

Major 8000m Ascents (Total: 21)

• Mount Everest (8,848m) – 5 summits (including twice in one season)

• K2 (8,611m) – 3 summits (Everest + K2 within 57 days)

• Manaslu (8,163m) – 6 summits

• Lhotse (8,516m) – 3 summits (rope-fixing leader to summit)

• Annapurna I (8,091m) – 1 summit

• Dhaulagiri (8,167m) – 1 summit

• Makalu (8,485m) – 1 summit

• Gasherbrum I (8,080m) – 1 summit (guided without supplemental oxygen)

6000m+ Peaks

• Ama Dablam – 4 successful summits

• Mera Peak, Lobuche East, Island Peak – multiple guided expeditions

• Guided numerous first-time climbers and trained them in acclimatization and safety

Rope Fixing & Leadership

• Lhotse Summit – May 8, 2025 (Fixing Leader)

• Rope fixing on K2 & Gasherbrum I

• Ensures high-altitude safety and route opening

• Expedition leader on Makalu, Dhaulagiri, Gasherbrum I & II

Historic Client Achievements

• Alla Kasabutskaya (Belarus) – Mt. Everest, May 23, 2021 – First Belarusian woman to climb Everest

• Delia Wookey (Zanoschi, Romania) – Mt. Everest, May 31, 2021 – Youngest Romanian woman to summit Everest

• Iulia Jaso (Zanoschi, Romania) – Mt. Everest, May 31, 2021 – Youngest Romanian woman to summit Everest

• Nadhira Al Harthy (Oman) – Ama Dablam, Jan 14, 2021 – First Arab woman to summit Ama Dablam

He also led the Ama Dablam expedition as the expedition leader, ensuring the success and safety of all participants.