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:

Tibet: The World's Highest Trek, May 29-June 27, 2012
Afghanistan: Trekking in the Wakhan Corridor, July 9-August 6, 2012
Mustang Trek, August 22-September 10, 2012
Minya Konka Expedition, October 16-November 4, 2012
Ultimate Makalu, March 2013
K2 Advanced Base Camp Trek, August 2013
Tibet: The Ultimate Kham, September 2013
Ultimate Manaslu, April 2014
Mount Kailas: The Horse Year Pilgrimage, May 2014
In the Footsteps of Joseph Rock: Trek to Risum Gampo, October 2014
In the Footsteps of Heinrich Harrer, June 2015
Khawa Karpo: The Sheep Year Pilgrimage, September 2015

Client Testimonials:


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