Guides:
We believe that a good guide and crew are fundamental to a great trek. We hand pick and then personally train all our guides. They are strong, patient, experienced, competent, helpful, and willing to learn. Since they are indigenous to the areas you visit, they can provide rich insights into the cultures you experience and the places you journey through. Our guides’ ongoing professional development is a priority. They are sent for language courses, mountaineering training and medical skills courses.
As responsible employers, we ensure that both guides and porters have proper medical and life insurance. We adhere to the norms laid out by the International Porters’ Protection Group, UK. Furthermore, we equip all our high altitude porters with proper footwear, sunglasses, hats and jackets. We care for the people who care for you.
Food:
Our clients have equated our treks with moving feasts. Five to six different dishes are presented at any one meal. We want you to remain healthy while you savour our food. The ability of our cooks to hygienically prepare healthy, tasty and wholesome food, in even the most remote areas never fails to amaze clients. Vegetarian options are available. Let us know if you are celebrating a birthday or anniversary: We’ll make it memorable!
Safety:
Holidays are fun as long as nothing goes wrong. But, out in the wilderness, nature isn’t always the perfect host. If the unexpected occurs, it is crucial that you be in safe and capable hands. Our guides and crew are trained to handle emergency situations. They are quick thinking, pro-active and professional. We do not compromise on your safety. Hyperbaric chamber bags are provided on high altitude treks involving high mountain pass crossings. Portable oxygen cylinders are taken on all high altitude treks.
Mountaineering Equipment:
Rimo trekking and mountaineering equipment are the best available in the trade. You do not need to bring expensive personal equipment. We can equip you from head to toe. Contact us for details. A small measure of this boast: Members of the Japanese Alpine Club arrived for their Karakoram expedition carrying just a duffel bag for personal gear!
