Meet the Nepal Team

Raju 

We have had the pleasure of working with Raju since 2017. He is our main trekking guide who works wonders on the trail. Without you even asking, your wishes will be fulfilled! 

FUN FACTS:

• Raju is a very talented tapestry artist.
• He prefers coffee, not chai!
• Raju has travelled to Canada on 4 different occasions
• His laugh is super infectious
• Generosity is his motto for life
• He has been guiding tours since 2007

Kat 

Her love for Nepal began in 1996. Much to her surprise, she started co-leading trips to Nepal in 2007. Kat began collaborating with Breathe in Life in 2017, and each tour has been unique and incredible.

She is also an experienced yoga and meditation instructor. Gentle stretching will be offered daily to keep your body limber, alongside functional movement to increase mobility and strength. 
*participation is optional

FUN FACTS:

• Kat loves the mountains! Well, truthfully, nature in general.
• She drinks chai, way too much *warning for caffeinated morning energy*
• This will be her 10th trip to Nepal!
• Kat has spent time in monasteries in Nepal, Burma, Thailand and India
• Creating supportive and inclusive communities is her mission (on and off the trail)
• Her love of travel began in 1991, as a solo and curious young woman

Carveor

Meet Kat’s life partner and balanced trekking leader. We are thrilled to have his calm and steady presence on our team, which he joined in 2024.

FUN FACTS:

• Born in Montreal, Canada, he speaks fluently in French
• He strums on his guitar daily!
• Carveor will eat momo every day in Nepal
• Riding a bike is his main mode of commuting
• He read encyclopedias as a kid (for fun!)
• A true Canadian, he likes winter for skiing

Our Support Team

We have been working with a group of porters since 2017. They all live in the same village in Nepal, have worked together on other treks, and we have formed a strong bond with them; they feel like family! It has been very valuable to hire the same base crew consistently for each trip, as their experience and teamwork provide support and \guidance for new team members. The porters are an integral part of our trek as they
carry our main bags plus guide us on the trails. Our primary goal is to support local porters, who often bring along their friends or family members to join the team. We believe that fostering local communities not only enhances individual growth but also opens up new possibilities.