The story of Himalayan Adventure Labs (HAL) began in 2013, when Sudeep and Seth first met while trail running in Kathmandu. Just a year later, after Seth completed his remarkable walk across Nepal on the Great Himalaya Trail, they joined forces to organize a fastpack around the iconic Annapurna Circuit.
That initial adventure sparked many more. Since then, they have shared countless expeditions across the Himalaya, and even in diverse landscapes like the US, Tanzania, and Cambodia. Their shared experiences include co-leading numerous fastpacks on the Annapurna Circuit, setting the fastest known time on the Manaslu Circuit in 2015, helping with earthquake recovery efforts, and embarking on various other adventures and “shenanigans” in Langtang and beyond.
Sudeep Kandel
Sudeep Kandel is a co-founder and the guiding force behind Himalayan Adventure Labs. A NOLS-certified Wilderness First Responder (WFR) and a licensed guide in Nepal, Sudeep has personally traversed most of Nepal on foot, including a trans-Nepal run in 2014. His adventures span the globe, from co-leading fastpacks in Tanzania and kayaking the Mekong in Cambodia, to setting the Fastest Known Time on the Manaslu Circuit in 2015.
Beyond his expeditions, Sudeep’s expertise lies in structuring finance for development and investment projects. He holds an MSc in Development Finance, is a Chevening Scholar and a Professional Fellow.