We are explorers

FOUNDER / EXPEDITION LEADER

For Christophe, adventure is all in a day’s work. His first travel guiding gigs in Europe in 1995 sparked a lifelong career venturing into far flung corners of the globe. When not guiding travelers in Europe, North America, and Asia, he chased adventure as a professional travel journalist and magazine editor. With more than 1,000 editorials published in dozens of print magazines around the world, he now spends all of his adventurous energy creating life-changing experiences for our travelers in Nepal where he and his wife, Deana, currently reside.

FOUNDER / OPERATIONS DIRECTOR

Big adventures are built on hundreds of tiny details and Deana manages all of our expedition logistics. From the minute you book your trip to the moment you board your flight home, she ensures you don’t have to worry about anything but having the time of your life. Deana is also our resident expert in Nepal’s adventure city—Pokhara. If you want to add extras to your trip, like a safari in the lowlands or a spa day to rest a well-traveled body, she can offer the best recommendations.

CAPTAIN OF STOKE

Carl is not just our most valued advisor and sounding board, he is the foundation on which Far Xplorer was built. His grasp of the important things in life keep us pointed in the right direction. Always enthusiastic for adventure, his perpetual stoke is the fuel that keeps us going, even in tough times like a global pandemic.

LEAD GUIDE

He speaks Nepali, Rai, Japanese, and English and that’s not even the most impressive thing about him. With unmatched attention to logistics and service, his warmth and kindness make him one of our most important team members. There’s never a bad day on an expedition with his positive energy.

CAMP MASTER

Ganga is the backbone of our expedition team and brings 30 years of high mountain expedition experience to our travels. Once underway he ensures our entire support team of cooks, porters, and drivers are organized and efficient. He makes sure each of our staff members and travelers are comfortable and content.

MECHANIC / EXPEDITION LOGISTICS

To say he is our mechanic is an understatement. Able to fix anything in the dark with few tools, he is also our mover of all obstacles. No problem is too big for Ramdev and we would be lost without his unwavering work ethic, dedication to our travelers, and generous spirit. The world needs more fine men like Raj Kumar.

HEAD CHEF

Father to Suman, brother-in-law to Ganga, the head of the Rai family is our lead chef, Parsuram. A legend of expedition travel for more than 30 years, he plans up to 200 of our meals each year, all of them amazing and delicious.

LEAD COOK

The workhorse of the kitchen, it’s rare to see Amrit not stirring a pot, rolling out fresh bread dough, or making endless volumes of tea. His french fries are the stuff of legends.

LEAD DRIVER

Hari has been with us for years, and his smile and enthusiasm for every day make traveling with him, a pure joy. His hometown of Thulo Lumpek is one of our favorite places to visit as it shares his happy and fun attitude. And his without a doubt, the best driver in Nepal.

ASSISTANT CAMP MASTER

Gobardan spent a lifetime in the Himalayas as a trekking guide and master of all things expedition. Known throughout the industry as a professional without peer, he ensures our camp is dialed in, packed up, or fully deployed. We are very fortunate to have his skills on the team.

COOK & PORTER

Another lifelong pro in the expedition world, Man helps keep the kitchen firing and dedicates himself to ensuring everything is running smoothly around camp. Quiet as he his, his hands and feet are never idle. He’s everywhere all at once.

DRIVER & CAMP PORTER

As Ganga’s new right-hand-man, Bimal is the newest member of our team and within just one season proved he is invaluable to us. A great driver, he also keeps our camp in order and never stops working to make our trips a success.