About Us
While we didn't really know it at the time, Team Mount Everest was conceived in May 2002, when John and Rebecca Rees-Evans, a newly married husband and wife team, went on a kind of delayed honeymoon to Mount Everest.
While the couple fell in love with the place, the awesome, rugged beauty, and the ever-cheerful, warm, hospitable natures of the local people, it was not until many years later, following several years of operating treks on Mount Kilimanjaro, that Team Mount Everest was opened to non-family members to join!
The Rees-Evans family have long been obsessed with the mountains. Always enjoying doing things together as a family, by way of introducing their children to the family business, they have taken all three of their children, when aged just 5, 7 and 9, to 5,895m (19,342ft) at Kilimanjaro's summit, and have lived for nearly a week with a six year old at Everest Base Camp near the head of the Rongbuk Valley at 6,010m (19,718ft).
John Rees-Evans
Interestingly, John's family's association with Everest predates his own life by several generations. In the nineteenth century, one of his ancestors, TH Lewin - whom the Lushai tribe with whom he lives affectionately lived christened Thangliena - named their daughters Everest after their close friend Mr George Everest, the Surveyor General of India, who was credited with "discovering" Mount Everest, or Peak 15 as he called it at the time, for the purposes of his Himalayan survey.
Coincidentally, a few generations later, one of John's distant cousins, Edmund Hilary, was credited with becoming the first person, together with Sherpa Tenzing Norgay, to summit Everest - though John believes that Everest was climbed nearly 30 years earlier than Sir Edmund's expedition, by Mallory and Irvine, and that on their descent from the summit, Mallory fell first in the darkness, while Irvine continued on alone, getting lost in the mist and darkness, close to the northeast shoulder.
John has been running expeditions almost continuously for more than 20 years and has been responsible for overseeing more than 10,000 trekkers on around 3,000 separate expeditions to high altitude. He is reputed as one of the foremost authorities in the world on acclimatisation, high-altitude safety and route selection, having consulted to national parks' authorities in these fields.
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Rebecca Rees-Evans
Rebecca's first trip to Everest with John in 2002 was her first ever mountainous expedition. She went on three years later to become the first lady to speed climb Kilimanjaro, the world's largest freestanding mountain, and held this record for some 4 years before it was broken.
Rebecca is a superb organiser and brings an almost autistic attention to detail to the team. She loves bringing order and precision to every environment in which she is called to operate, and is central to the operation's ability to surpass expectation and deliver a superb product.
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Chitwan, located in the southern part of Nepal, is a region known for its stunning natural beauty and rich biodiversity. It is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Nepal and is famous for its national parks and wildlife sanctuaries, which offer visitors the opportunity to experience the country's diverse flora and fauna up close.
Gosainkunda Lake, often referred to as the "Frozen Lake," is a spectacular high-altitude alpine lake located in the Langtang National Park of Nepal. Situated at an elevation of approximately 4,380 metres (14,370 feet) above sea level, this sacred and pristine glacial lake is a jewel of the Himalayas.
Kalinchowk is a picturesque hill station located in the Dolakha district of Nepal. Situated at an elevation of approximately 3,842 metres (12,605 feet) above sea level, Kalinchowk offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding Himalayan mountain ranges, including Langtang, Ganesh Himal, Gauri Shankar, and even glimpses of Mount Everest on clear days.
Laurebina, located in Nepal, is a serene and picturesque destination nestled in the breathtaking Langtang region of the Himalayas. This remote area offers visitors a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in the natural beauty and cultural richness of Nepal. Laurebina is renowned for its pristine alpine landscapes, lush forests, and awe-inspiring mountain vistas.
Sing Gompa, also known as Sing Gomba or Singdun Gompa, is a charming Buddhist monastery situated at an altitude of approximately 3,330 metres (10,925 feet). It is a significant religious site for both the local Tamang people and trekkers on the Langtang Valley Trek. The monastery offers a peaceful atmosphere and stunning panoramic views of the surrounding Himalayan peaks, making it a perfect place for spiritual reflection and taking in the natural beauty of the Langtang region.
On arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, once you've passed through Immigration and retrieved your luggage, please look out for your Team Mount Everest driver carrying a placard with your name who will transfer you to Hotel Buddy in Kathmandu for overnight on bed and breakfast basis.
On arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, once you've passed through Immigration and retrieved your luggage, please look out for your Team Mount Everest driver carrying a placard with your name who will transfer you to Hotel Buddy in Kathmandu for overnight on bed and breakfast basis.
On arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, once you've passed through Immigration and retrieved your luggage, please look out for your Team Mount Everest driver carrying a placard with your name who will transfer you to Kathmandu Marriott Hotel for overnight on bed and breakfast basis.
Nestled amidst the rugged terrain of the Khumbu region in Nepal, Lukla is a town that holds the keys to some of the world's most epic adventures. Perched at an elevation of 2,860 metres (9,383 feet), this bustling mountain town serves as the primary gateway to the towering peaks of the Everest region, including the legendary Mount Everest itself.
Nestled in the heart of Nepal's Khumbu region, Pheriche is a picturesque mountain town that embodies the essence of high-altitude adventure and Himalayan beauty. Situated at an elevation of 4,371 metres (14,340 feet), this remote settlement serves as a vital stopover for trekkers and mountaineers embarking on their journey to Everest and other iconic peaks.
Situated at a height of 5,164 metres (16,942 feet), Gorakshep stands as a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the allure of the world's highest peaks. Nestled in the shadows of Everest, this remote Himalayan settlement serves as a crucial outpost for trekkers and mountaineers on their journey to the iconic Everest Base Camp.