Gerry Moffatt              Mahendra Thapa

Gerry Moffatt first arrived in Nepal on a British kayaking expedition in 1983 at the age of eighteen. In ’85 he was introduced to Mahendra Thapa one of the original Nepali raft guides to emerge as rafting developed in Nepal. In 92 the duo were considered the most experienced guides in the Himalayas and formed Equator Expeditions, an adventure travel company based out of Kathmandu. They established the first rafting company in Northern Pakistan. and founded the first western climbing school in Nepal.

In ‘97 they were the main architects behind the mapping of the river systems throughout the Kingdom of Bhutan. In 2002 Mahendra became the President of the Nepal Rafting Association and Gerry was made the first White Water Consultant to the Kingdom of Nepal.

They have produced and worked on the production of adventure documentaries for National Geographic Television, Outdoor Life Network, Channel 4 and Trans World Sport. Their experience in the world of adventure is derived from a lifetime of expeditioning, instructing and guiding throughout Asia, Africa and South America.

Gerry and Mahendra have a nose for adventure. However, it is their continued appreciation and understanding of an ever-evolving adventure travel market that makes them the most experienced Ground Operators in the Himalayas. Whether you are an individual adventure traveler, an independent operator or a national Geographic film crew you can be assured Gerry, Mahendra and the Equator Expeditions team will meet your needs and exceed your expectations

Director of International Training Programs Gerry Moffatt Age 38 Born Edinburgh, Scotland. Resident Sun Valley, Idaho.