Guide & Porter Scholarship and Sponsorship Initiative: 2026
Alpine Ramble /HAU Gear Guide Scholarship Program
Empowering the People Who Carry the Mountains
At Alpine Ramble Treks, we believe the future of Himalayan tourism lies in education, opportunity, and dignity. The men and women who walk beside our guests—porters and guides—deserve a clear path to growth. This program is designed to uplift local mountain workers through skills, certification, and communication—creating safer treks, stronger communities, and lifelong careers.
Program Sector 1: From Porter to Licensed Guide
Creating Leaders from the Trail
Many porters dream of becoming professional trekking guides but lack access to training and
certification.
This scholarship supports:
· Government-approved trekking guide training
· Guide license & certification fees
· First aid & high-altitude safety training
· Practical leadership & client-care skills
Impact:
✔ Safer treks
✔ Higher income & long-term careers
✔ Pride, confidence, and professional growth
A sponsored porter doesn’t just become a guide—he becomes a role model in his community.
Program Sector 2: English Language Empowerment
Giving Mountain Voices a Global Language
Communication builds trust, safety, and meaningful cultural exchange.
This course provides:
· Practical trekking & hospitality English
· Guest communication & safety language
· Classroom + field-based learning
· Open to both guides and porters
Impact:
✔ Better guest experience
✔ Increased confidence and tips
✔ Stronger cultural connection
English gives mountain workers a voice—and a future beyond the trail.
Why Sponsors Matter
Our support:
· Changes lives directly, not just for themselves but also for their family lives
· Strengthens ethical tourism
· Creates safer, more professional trekking in Nepal
· Builds sustainable mountain communities
Support-List Candidates for 2026
For the year 2026, we are proud to support the following individuals who have shown commitment:
honesty, and passion for the mountains.
1. Elise Gurung: (Language course)
2. Krishna Gurung: (Language course)
3. Arjun Gurung: (Language course)
4. Mission Gurung: (Language course)
5. Dil Bahadur Gurung: (Both Guide training and language)
6. Somraj Gurung: (Both Guide training and language)
7. Karna Gurung: (Both Guide training and language)
8. Aasish Gurung: (Language course)
9. Nir Gurung: (Language course)
10. Gagan Gurung: (Both Guide training and language)
✅ English Language Learning Course (Off-Season)
To help them confidently communicate with international guests, share Nepal’s culture, and enhance
their professional skills.
✅ Guide Training by NATHAM
Official and professional training to help them become licensed guides and improve safety awareness, leadership, and trekking knowledge.
Guide Training for Monsoon Season (Jun, July, and Aug.) 2026
We have sorted the list for guide training for this monsoon off-season! We are proud to support the following individuals who have shown commitment, honesty, and passion for the mountains.
1. Karna Bahadyr Gurung
2. Somraj Gurung B
3. Gagan Gurung
4. Sushan Gurung
5. Rabi Tamang
6. Unique Gurung
There can be a few plus guides for training, as we are now in the final phase of confirmation for the training session for this off-season.
Note: The photos of the scholarship guide for the guide certificate/license training will be updated on this site soon!
If you feel inspired to make a difference, please contact us at email below to support these remarkable mountain people. Your generosity helps strengthen local communities and preserve the spirit of the Himalayas for future generations. Donate Now
