Making Mountaineering Education Accessible.
Founded by the youngest person to summit all 14 of the world's 8,000-meter peaks. 100 fully-funded seats a year, IFMGA and medical certified — talent is the only entry requirement.
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Our Story
Born on the mountain, not in a boardroom.
14 Peaks Mountaineering Institute exists to close one gap: the distance between exceptional mountain experience and internationally recognized training and certification.
For generations, the people of the Khumbu have built their lives in the mountains—guiding expeditions, fixing ropes, and working on the world's highest peaks. Yet many have never had access to the same professional training and certification available elsewhere in the world.
Founded by the family behind 14 Peaks Expedition, the Institute is led by Nima Rinji Sherpa—the youngest person in history to summit all fourteen 8,000-meter peaks—alongside veteran expedition leaders Tashi Lakpa Sherpa and Pasang Phurba Sherpa.
Like its inaugural program, this cohort is fully funded. Training is provided free of charge, ensuring that opportunity is defined by commitment and potential—not financial means. The program is open to applicants from all backgrounds.
Training is led by experienced Nepali IFMGA mountain guides, supported by internationally respected mountain doctors, rescue specialists, and technical instructors who bring real-world expertise from the world's highest peaks.
The future of mountaineering depends on making world-class education accessible to those who are ready to earn it.
Upcoming Event
2026 Cohort Info Session
Mar 14Lukla Training Center, Khumbu
An open information session on the fully-funded 2026 training cohort — program structure, certification pathway, and how to apply. Open to all backgrounds.
Team
Led by those who've climbed it
Medical Trainer
Dr. Behrouz Moghaddasi
Mountain Doctor / Iran
Training Facilitator
Oswaldo “Ossy” Freire
Skill Development Partner / USA
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Rescue Specialist
Technical Rescue Instructor
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From the Field
Latest updates.
Our instructors aren’t theorists — they’re on real 8,000m expeditions right now with 14 Peaks Expedition, our founding partner. Here’s what they’re doing on the mountain.
