If you’re not familiar with Sherpa Adventure Gear then you need to spend some time browsing the website and soaking up the brand’s Himalayan expedition vibe.
In a world of outdoor brands that focus on technical fabrics and clean cut lines, Sherpa offers the kind of kit that true backpackers and Himayalan adventurers choose to wear – and it has an authentic and colourful feel that makes you find out more.
All five of the adventurers below have have a proven track record for seeking adventure and putting kit to the test and all have just been announced as official Sherpa brand ambassadors – why not give them a follow this summer and see what they get up to?
MATT COOPER
An outdoor professional who runs his own guiding and mountain skills business. Matt also ice climbs in Italy and run a 22-mile mountain race in Northern Ireland.
KONSTANTIN HOLZNER
With love for all activities in the mountains, Konstantin plans to ship his converted fire engine to North America to start driving along the PanAmerican highway; visiting as many national parks and mountainous areas as possible.
MIKAELA TOCZEK
This year, Mikaela will be leading an exciting expedition for a group of young people to Kerala in Southern India. This will involve trekking, travel and a community exchange.
STEPHANIE MORRIS
A bridal stylist who is regularly out in the Scottish Highlands documenting her adventures in the mountains or in Canada. Stephanie is extremely passionate about the outdoors and a strong believer in being original and organic.
SHIRIN SHABESTARI
As the founder and director of Persian Pursuits, Shirin is also an expedition leader. She additionally plans to travel to Iran for a month to trek Mount Damavand – a stratovolcano which is the highest peak in Iran and the Middle East.
