This expedition is for everyday adventure seekers who are ready to push beyond their comfort zone and take on a life-changing physical and mental challenge.

You don’t need to be a mountaineer or ultra-athlete - but you do need to be ready to train, show up for your team, and embrace discomfort in pursuit of something bigger.

Most of our participants are in their late 30s to 60s. They lead busy lives, but are craving a reset - something real – a challenge. They want to prove to themselves that they’re capable of more, and they’re willing to put in the work to get there.

If you’re drawn to the mountains, value structure and community, and want to come home changed - this is for you.

Because we do things differently.

We don’t just drop you into the Himalayas and hope for the best. We train you - physically and mentally - for months beforehand, right alongside your guide and teammates.

Our Summit Prep System™ is one of the most comprehensive build-up programs in the world, designed to maximise your success and minimise risk. It includes structured cardio and strength training, team hikes, alpine skills weekends, and personalised coaching.

We also run smaller teams, deliver premium safety and medical support, and foster a culture of trust, integrity, and shared effort.

With Mountain Tribe, you don’t just go on a trek. You become part of a high-performing team - and a tribe for life.

We run treks across Australia and the Himalayas, with options for various experience levels.

• Australian treks are 1-3 days, non-technical, and great for fit beginners. You’ll carry your own pack, camp on the mountain, and take on real alpine conditions.
  
  
• Himalayan treks are longer and at higher altitudes, but still non-technical - perfect for fit hikers ready for a challenge.
  
  
• Himalayan climbs are technical and require either mountaineering experience or a willingness to upskill during the build-up training, with gear like ropes, crampons and ice axes.

Not at all. Many of our Tribe members are first-timers. We offer both non-technical treks and more advanced climbs, and you’ll be fully prepared with expert-led training before you hit the trail.

Our group sizes are deliberately kept small – 6 to 12 participants for Australian and Himalayan treks, and 6-8 participants for Himalayan climbs – we keep the numbers small so that we can offer personalised support, maintain safety standards, and create strong connection.

Yes - and it’s a good sign. These treks are designed to stretch you, not scare you. Feeling nervous means you care. That’s why we train together, support each other, and build confidence as a team.

You’ll be doing a structured formula of cardio, resistance training, mobility, and mindset work. We’ll guide you through weekly workouts, group hikes, classroom-based workshops and tailored support so you feel physically and mentally prepared when it’s time to hit the trail.

Build-up training programs run for 6-8 weeks for the Australian Summit Treks, and 6-12 months for Himalayan treks and climbs. That gives you plenty of time to build up gradually and feel confident by the time you embark on the trek.

Yes – the individual assessments and program inductions, as well as all of our group training and team building happens in person. It’s part of what makes the Mountain Tribe experience so powerful. We train as a team, build trust together, and head into the mountains already connected.

Safety is a top priority - from training to summit. We keep group sizes small, work with expert guides (with military or outdoor leadership backgrounds), and use world-class emergency protocols. You’ll be supported every step of the way. 

All Himalayan expeditions are enabled with a suite of emergency support systems, including satellite communication, emergency beacons, high-alitude and wilderness first-aid qualified guides, group first-aid kits and evacuation protocols. We also partner with Global Rescue, one fo the world’s leading emergency response organisation. Global Rescue membership is included for all participants on our Himalayan treks and climbs.