We respect and value all the staff who work with us. They are not just "in it for the job", they have a genuine passion for the mountains and a commitment to ensuring you have a superb adventure.
The Morales brothers, born in Huaraz, and New Zealander Anne Thomson. Bringing together local Andean heritage and international operational excellence since 2003.
General Manager & Co-Owner
Hisao began working with trekking and climbing groups with his father's and uncles' trekking company from a young age.
Operations Manager & Co-Owner
The eldest of the Morales brothers, Eli began his career as a trekking guide at the age of 16. In 1999 he became a fully qualified Professional International Mountain Guide (UIAGM).
Client Communication & Trip Planning
Our “KIWI” amiga & family friend Anne lives in New Zealand where she works from her home office, but travels to Huaraz regularly to work with us here.
Our strong team at the Huaraz office, Guesthouse, and in Lima. Taking care of reservations, tickets, equipment, and welcoming you from the moment you land.
Admin Manager & Tour Guide
Joined in 2018 after completing her degree in tourism. She traveled with some of our trek groups as an assistant guide so she knows the routes well.
Huaraz Base Logistics
Partner of our brother Rolando, joined in 2013. Lang is in charge of all our Huaraz base arrangements and preparations for group departures.
Morales Guesthouse Manager
The delightful Yovana takes care of guests staying in Morales Guesthouse, preparing delicious breakfasts and attending to guests needs.
Lima Transfers & Tours
Patty & her Dad Julio are our trusted Lima colleagues who meet clients at the airport, make transfers to hotels, and help with lost luggage.
Chief guides are UIAGM / IFMGA certified. This is the highest international mountain guides qualification, achieved only after years of training and an intensive 42-day assessment supervised by European instructors.
UIAGM Mountaineering Guide
Qualified in 1999 following an assessment by Swiss instructors. He is a very caring guide, has a great sense of humor, and enjoys making sure clients have a wonderful experience.
UIAGM Mountaineering Guide
One of our most seasoned guides, technical climbing is his specialty. Trained early by his father Jorge (a pioneer porter), Walter is our expert for big mountains.
UIAGM Guide & Instructor
A highly competent guide with multiple climbs of Huascaran and Alpamayo. He has served as president of the House of Guides in Huaraz.
UIAGM Mountaineering Guide
Working as a guide for more than 20 years. He has climbed Alpamayo more times than he can remember, along with Huascaran, Quitaraju, and Artesonraju.
UIAGM Mountaineering Guide
A specialist technical climber and one of our leaders for groups doing big 6000m climbs in the Cordillera Blanca. Accredited as UIAGM in 2006.
UIAGM Guide & Teacher
Growing up in Llupa above Huaraz, Freddy is uniquely qualified as both a licensed UIAGM mountain guide and a university-graduated teacher.
Our local Peru trekking guides have vast experience guiding groups on all the trekking routes of the Cordillera Blanca and Cordillera Huayhuash.
Senior Trek Guide
Our uncle Nestor is one of the most experienced guides in Huaraz. He has an absolute wealth of knowledge about all the routes, history, plants, and traditional medicine.
Qualified Trek Guide
Coming from a small village at the foot of the Cordillera Blanca, Heimer studied full time at the House of Guides to become a CEAM professional trek guide.
Trek Guide & Aspirant Guide
Willie grew up in the hills above Huaraz. He studied full-time to become a professional licensed trek guide, aspirant mountain guide, and studied English to an advanced level.
Aspirant Mountain & Trek Guide
Nicknamed "Condor", David is an Aspirant UIAGM mountain guide with a wicked sense of humor. He always goes the extra mile, often taking clients fishing in his free time.
Trekking & Climbing Guide
Our youngest brother. Brought up ice and rock climbing. His nickname is "Mono" because he climbs rock like a monkey! He is an Aspirante mountain guide.
Assistant Guide & Cook
Joined our great team of lady guides in 2015. Works as an assistant cook but recently completed her professional trekking guide course.
Trainee Trekking Guide
Marco worked for several years as a trek assistant & climbing porter. He has now commenced his studies to become a professional guide.
Our trek cooks are more than just cooks—they are restaurant-class chefs preparing 5-star mountain meals that are varied, delicious, and nutritious.
Trek Cook & Assistant Guide
The only daughter in the Morales family. Mayumi is a five-star trek cook and many clients complain that they actually put on weight while trekking with her!
Trekking & Expedition Cook
Originally a climbing porter on all the big mountains in the Blanca. After attending chef school, he now prepares delicious meals while climbing with groups.
High Mountain Cook
Father of UIAGM guide Walter Albino. In his earlier days, he was known as the strongest porter in Huaraz, climbing Huascaran, Alpamayo, and even in the Himalayas.
Trekking & Expedition Cook
The youngest cook in our company. Started as a porter, realized his passion for cooking, and studied 3 years to become a professional chef at CENFOTUR.
Trekking & Expedition Cook
Another of our extraordinary local Huaraz trekking chefs. Antonio is also a strong climber, having been on many Cordillera Blanca peaks supporting climbing clients.
Senior Trek Cook & Tutor
Our most experienced trek cook, with us since the beginning. Esteban is also a tutor at the Huaraz cookery school, teaching high altitude cooking.
Trekking Cook
Jaime is another experienced trek cook, having completed a professional chefs training course at the Huaraz institute CENFOTUR and has more than 10 years of experience.
Our loyal porters and arrieros (donkey drivers) work tirelessly and with a "joyful" attitude to ensure your camp is perfect before you even arrive.
Arriero (Donkey Driver)
Lives two days hike away in Colcabamba. He uses his trekking income to pay university and school fees for his two daughters in Huaraz.
High Altitude Porter
Dad to our staff members Yovana and Marco. Extremely courteous, warm-hearted, and vast experience climbing Huascaran, Alpamayo, and Tocllaraju.
Porter & Trainee Cook
Nickname "Ashcash". One of our most experienced climbing porters. Has climbed Huascaran and Chopicalqui several times. Also a passionate trainee cook.
Porter & Assistant Guide
Keeping it in the family, Iber is the son of our regular trek cook Alfonzo. He is multi-talented and one of our strongest climbing porters.
Porter & Assistant Cook
Roger is Eli’s son-in-law. He operates his own small business selling cooking gas, but in his spare time works with us in the mountains.
High Altitude Porter
Working as a porter since 2005. Very experienced, having climbed all the big peaks including Huascaran Sur, Artesonraju, and Alpamayo.
Trek Porter
John is a very young, fast, strong, and friendly porter who is always willing to do whatever is needed on the trail.
Porter & Trainee Cook
Previous clients will remember the delightful young Josue meeting them at the bus station or out on day hikes.
Arriero (Donkey Driver)
Segundino is another of our many trusted and hard-working donkey drivers. He lives in Llamac and accompanies us on Cordillera Huayhuash treks.
Our strength lies in customization. Speak with our mountaineering experts to design an itinerary matched to your fitness level, acclimatization needs, and climbing goals.