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Lt Col Subhrapratim Bose, SM

Founder & Managing Director

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Command Leadership • RIDGE-LEAD-ALPHA

The mountain will test everything you think you know. True leadership is ensuring that every single climber returns to their family with their honor and health intact.
— Alpine Philosophy // Lt Col Subhrapratim Bose

Operational & Mountaineering Background

Lieutenant Colonel Subhrapratim Bose, SM (Retd), a Sena Medal (Gallantry) recipient and 23-year Ex Special Forces veteran of the Indian Army. He has completed over 26 Himalayan summits as Expedition Leader without a single injury to any team member. In 2021, he rescued four civilian climbers from the summit of Mt Kun.

Significant Ascents & Expeditions

  • ✓Mt Kamet (7,756m) — Expedition Leader, Alpine Style
  • ✓Mt Abi Gamin (7,355m) — High-Altitude Route Pioneer
  • ✓Mt Nun (7,135m) — Technical Ice Headwall Lead
  • ✓Mt Kun (7,077m) — Summit & Civilian High-Altitude Rescue (2021)
  • ✓Mt Satopanth (7,075m) — High-Altitude Operational Route
  • ✓26+ Himalayan Summits as Expedition Leader with 0 Casualties

Operational Qualifications & Accreditations

Sena Medal (Gallantry)Ex Special ForcesNSG Black Cat InstructorNIM // HMI // AMI Graduate26+ Summits (Kamet 7,756m)NOLS WFR SpecialistSaviour of Kashmir Medallion
Lt Col Subhrapratim Bose, SM
Lead Mountain Guide // RRU

Lt Col Subhrapratim Bose, SM

Command Leadership • RIDGE-LEAD-ALPHA

Lead Guide Credentials & Experience

Primary Role:Founder & Managing Director
Commission:Indian Army Special Forces / NSG Black Cat
Decorations:SENA MEDAL (GALLANTRY)