I write to express my sincere gratitude to Himalayan Guides for an excellent and successful expedition to Mera Peak in October and November 2013. In October 2013 a team of British Police Officers, led by Berwyn Evans, embarked on an expedition to summit Mera Peak. Himalayan Guides provided all the necessary support, logistics and leadership, which ensured it was a successful mission. From the outset in Kathmandu, through to the journey to Lukla, the trek into the mountains, summit preparation, summit day itself and indeed our return to Kathmandu, Himalayan Guides provided a highly professional and well organised trip. The whole of the Himalayan Guides team were outstanding and couldn’t do enough for us, their hard work and commitment never ceased throughout the 3 week expedition. I want to say a big thank you to all of the team, the Porters, the Kitchen Crew and the Sherpa’s, however I do want to say a special thank you to certain members of the team who made the expedition the most incredible experience for us all: Bishal, Siba, Samir, Sonam and Pemba from the Kitchen Crew and of course Senior Cook, Surendra. The food produced by this team under the great leadership of Surendra was first class and beyond our wildest dreams. Sherpas, Karma and Khambu, who ensured our safety every step of the way, as well as working tirelessly at the camps before and after each day, making sure we were as comfortable as possible and wanted for nothing. Most of all I want to thank CR our Sirdar. CR never stopped working. His leadership and organisational skills were outstanding. He ensured the excellent Himalayan Guides team performed to the highest level and it is without doubt due to his hard work and leadership that the expedition was a success. As an experienced mountaineer and qualified UK Mountain Leader myself, with my own company, Adventure Pursuits, I will indeed be using Himalayan Guides in the future and recommending you to all my friends and colleagues who work in the mountains. Please can you pass on my thanks and the thanks of my team to everyone at Himalayan Guides who made this a truly memorable experience.

— Justin Anderson