Gary McCue

Gary McCue literally wrote the book on trekking in Tibet and he has pioneered some of our most amazing Himalayan expeditions, including the In the Footsteps of Heinrich Harrer, a trek that retraces the final stretch of the journey of Heinrich Harrer, author of the classic adventure Seven Years in Tibet, and The World's Highest Trek, which brings trekkers up as high as 21,000 feet on Mt. Everest. "I have a "trek philosophy" known as laid-back trekking (LBT). In a nutshell, it's based on how the slower you go (as long as you don't come into camp in the dark!), and the closer to the back of the trek group you are, the more often amazing things tend to happen. One can race along the trails anywhere in the world and have mostly a view of the toes of their boots, but if you slow it down, you can take in the incredible surroundings and really experience what attracted you to a region in the first place." Gary's strong connection to the Himalayan people opens many doors. He speaks Tibetan, lived in Nepal for many years, and now resides in the Blue Mountains outside Sydney, Australia.

Upcoming Trips:

The Ultimate Ultimate Everest Trek, October 25-November 30, 2010
Ultimate Kanchenjunga, April 25-May 26, 2011
Expedition to Mount Kailas, May 30-June 27, 2011
Trekking in the Wakhan Corridor, September 2011

Client Testimonials:


Gary is excellent in every way. It was an incredible experience. Terry Cummins, New Albany, IN
Gary is the best. Everything you would want in a trip leader - knowledge, experience and fun. Randy Rohrer, Edgewater, MD