MEET OUR TEAM
ANDREW WIGINGTON
Meet Andrew, the TWP creator and lover of all things Trekking!
Based on the Central Coast of NSW, Australia, Andrew has been walking all over the world for many years.
After discovering the beauty of Nepal and what it had to offer, he created TWP to help guide others on an unforgettable trekking experience. As well as Nepal, TWP now offers treks around the world.
LEWIS WIGINGTON
Lewis is an energetic and highly motivated professional with a background of service and a strong passion for trekking and adventure. Lewis’ background of service stems from a 9-year career within the Australian Defence Force, with majority of his time spent within Australian Special Forces as a Commando and Special Forces Lead Climber. Lewis utilises his key attributes of integrity, problem solving skills and ability to perform under pressure to directly benefit his clients and provide premium service to all.
You will not find someone more committed to providing the best possible outcome for his clients through a high level of communication and energy for each experience he is a part of. Working in the trekking industry has been a life-changing experience for Lewis, and he is extremely grateful for the opportunity to be part of the Trekking With Purpose team.
With a positive attitude, genuine approach and dedicated work ethic, Lewis Wigington is looking to impart knowledge and experience to those wishing to explore the outdoors.
PREM
Prem is our head guide in Nepal and, along with his team of porters, he will make your trek very special. His knowledge of the mountains is second to none and his enthusiasm for Nepal is infectious.
On top of this, Prem is a teacher and responsible for administering all of the charitable work his company deals with. All of this is done with a smile on his face
Prem would love to meet you! And don’t forget a percentage of the profits from all treks booked is given back to the local community.
LAL
Trekking as a guide since 2008 and originally from Pokhara, Lal was previously a school teacher and is fluent in a number of languages including Nepalese, English and Korean.
He narrowly escaped injury in the Nepalese earthquake of 2015 - we’ll let him tell you the story!
He has led treks all over the Himalayas and is particularly experienced in the Annapurna Range, Langtang region and has taken treks to Mardi Himal over 20 times. His knowledge of the peaks and local flora and forna is second to none. We often find other guides asking him questions.
One of his main beliefs is:
“Travelling helps us to discover the hidden things and places in the world. it gives pleasure, knowledge, we see beautiful places and fine scenes. It broadens our mind”