About Ridge Recon Unit
Founded by Indian Army veterans to bring real mountain discipline, safety, and proper guidance to every trek and climb.
Who We Are
At the core of RRU is a team of decorated Army veterans and qualified mountaineering instructors who have summited Everest, served on the Siachen Glacier, and trained India's elite high-altitude teams. We channel decades of real mountain experience directly into building safe, unforgettable journeys for our clients.
This isn't outsourced expertise - We come with decades of first-hand, high-altitude experience, now channelled entirely into building safe, unforgettable mountain experiences for our clients.
SAFETY RECORD
Zero major trauma, zero casualties across 26+ alpine expeditions
SUMMIT APEXES
Everest, Kamet (7,756m), Kun, Nun, Satopanth & Siachen seasons
WILDERNESS MEDICAL
NOLS-certified trauma readiness & 24/7 hyperbaric/O2 standby
YEARS EXPERIENCE
Decades of high-altitude military expeditions and mountain leadership
Our Vision
To facilitate and provide safe mountaineering practices among all adventure seekers, and to develop outdoor experiences as a lifestyle — aligning with nature to build a better world for future generations.
Our Mission
To conduct safe and educative mountaineering and trekking experiences, and make them accessible for everyone, while promoting the conservation of the mountains we love.
“At Ridge Recon Unit, every expedition is more than a climb — it's a journey planned with meticulous care, led with genuine mentorship, and carried out with one unwavering priority: bringing every single client home safely, having reached higher than they thought possible.”
What We Bring to the Table
The five foundational pillars defining our high-altitude safety standards
Uncompromising Safety Standards
Certified Wilderness First Responders (WFR) with military medical and turnaround protocols active on every peak.
Every member of our leadership team is a certified Wilderness First Responder (WFR) and trained rescue specialist. Safety isn't a checkbox for us — it's a discipline instilled by years in the Army, where it was always paramount.International-Grade Equipment
High-quality mountaineering gear adhering to global safety and technical norms on every climb.
We use high-quality mountaineering gear, adhering to global safety and technical norms on every expedition.Scientific, Meticulous Planning
Acclimatization profiles and route contingency plans engineered with military precision.
Every route, acclimatization schedule, and contingency plan is built with the same rigour and precision the Army demands — nothing is left to chance.Accessible Mountaineering
Structured progression opening high-altitude summits to motivated beginners and seasoned alpinists alike.
We believe the mountains shouldn't be reserved for the few. Our programs are designed to open up high-altitude adventure to newcomers and seasoned climbers alike.Deep Himalayan Roots
Native Ladakhi mountaineers with lifelong local terrain knowledge and high-altitude mastery.
Our team includes native Ladakhi mountaineers with lifelong, on-ground knowledge of the terrain — an edge no outsider can replicate.Meet Our Expedition Guides Meet the Command Team
Men who have summited Everest, Kamet, and Kun, spent seasons on the Siachen Glacier, and trained elite high-altitude rescue specialists. True mentorship and leadership on the rope.
Lt Col Subhrapratim Bose
Lieutenant Colonel (Retd) • Ex Special Forces
23-year Ex Special Forces veteran and Sena Medal recipient with 26+ Himalayan summits as Expedition Leader with an unbroken zero-injury record. Rescued four civilian climbers from Mt Kun in 2021.
Subedar Tenzin Lhaktsok
Subedar (Retd) • Ex Special Forces
Mount Everest 2008 summiteer with 35+ Himalayan summits. Veteran of two Siachen Glacier tenures and former instructor at the Regimental Combat School.
Subedar Tsewang Dorje
Subedar (Retd) • Kargil War Veteran
Born and raised in Spituk, Leh. Veteran of 4 Ladakh Scouts and Operation Vijay (Kargil War), with decades of trans-Himalayan mastery as RRU base camp manager.
CHM Tsering Chosfal
Company Havildar Major (Retd)
Native of Hunder, Nubra Valley. 4-year instructor with the elite Siachen Panther Team with summits of Mt Kun (7,077m) and Mt Mentok Kangri (6,250m).
Bhupinder Singh Jetha
Expedition Leader & Outdoor Documentarian
Core Expedition Leader for Outdoor Journey. High-altitude guide and visual storytelling specialist capturing technical routes across Uttarakhand, Himachal, and Ladakh.
Ready to Tie into the Rope?
Every expedition is led by veteran mountain instructors dedicated to safety, patient mentorship, and genuine mountain mastery. Connect with our expedition team to assess route suitability and prepare your alpine ascent.