TUSKER'S GLOBAL TEAM
GUIDES AND OWNERS
Eddie Frank, the visionary founder of Tusker Trail, was forged in the crucible of Africa's rugged terrain. From a young age, his father ignited in him a burning passion for adventure that would fuel his lifelong pursuit of the unknown. In 1977, he embarked on a journey of discovery, traversing the African continent and realizing a childhood dream and founded Tusker Trail.
Amy Frank, a Canadian native, was also blessed with an unquenchable thirst for adventure. She spent 35 years scaling the highest peaks and leading adventurers through the wild back-country of her homeland. When she joined forces with Eddie, they formed an unstoppable team, united in their quest to lead treks to the most remote corners of the planet. Together, they have assembled a diverse group of professionals from around the world, all dedicated to the pursuit of the ultimate journey.
INTERNATIONAL STAFF AND CREW
Tusker's trekking team is a force to be reckoned with, comprising of seasoned veterans from the four corners of the globe, from the rugged mountains of Nevada to the majestic peaks of Tanzania, and from the vast wilds of Nepal to the frozen expanses of Greenland and Patagonia. This elite group of guides are united in their boundless passion for adventure and their deep local knowledge. Eddie and Amy have hand-picked each member of the team for their experience and expertise in their respective corners of the world. With thousands of successful treks under our belt, we've honed our craft to perfection and are ready to take on any challenge that comes our way.
Eddie Frank
Founder, Owner, Guide
as explorer, adventurer and raconteur.
Amy Frank
Owner, Guide
17 years as Tusker's guiding light supreme.
Julian Jones
Tanzania Operations Manager
years running the day to day on Kilimanjaro.
Sarah Jones
Tanzania Managing Director
17 years at the helm in Tanzania.
Jaime Olive
Trekking Coordinator in the USA
Puts the finishing touches on your lifechanging trip.
Katie O'Brien
Trekking Coordinator in the USA
Brings your amazing trek together.
Erick van der Lee
Web Guru in the USA
Manages our digital bootprint.
Happyfrais Kombe
Kilmanjaro and Everest Base Camp Guide
years as a Tusker mountain guide.
Shabane Hasani
Kilmanjaro and Everest Base Camp Guide
years as a Tusker mountain guide.
Simon Minja
Kilimanjaro Guide
years as a Tusker mountain guide.
Nemes Meela
Kilmanjaro Guide
years as a Tusker mountain guide.
Senyaeli Urio
Kilimanjaro Guide
years as a Tusker mountain guide.
Eliakimu Mashanga
Kilimanjaro Guide
years as a Tusker mountain guide.
Pastori Minja
Kilimanjaro Guide
years as a Tusker mountain guide.
Gaudence Kessy
Kilmanjaro Guide
years as a Tusker mountain guide.
Thobias Meela
Kilimanjaro Guide
years as a Tusker mountain guide.
Liberaty Matho
Kilimanjaro Guide
years as a Tusker mountain guide.
Frances Meela
Kilimanjaro Guide
years as a Tusker mountain guide.
Alex Minja
Kilimanjaro and Mongolia Chef
years as a Tusker Mountain Chef.
Our Guest Climbers
We wouldn't be leading adventures for
47 years without you.
Kilimanjaro Chefs
Masters of the Adventure Kitchen
Trained by the Culinary Insitute of America.
Frank Lulu
Kilimanjaro Equipment Manager
years keeping Tusker gear in top shape.
Kilimanjaro Porters
Your Climbing Team
The backbone and soul of every climb.
Peter Lulu
Tanzania Driver
years as an ambassador on your arrival.
Dosjan
Mongolia Trek Guide
years as Tusker's Mongolia trekking partner.
Harmut
Mongolia Trek Horseman
years as Tusker horsesman.
Lister
Mongolia Trek Horseman
years as Tusker horsesman.
Karankai
Mongolia Trek Horseman
years as Tusker horsesman.
Borchak
Mongolia Trek Horseman
years as Tusker horsesman.
Jasai
Mongolia Trek Horseman
years as Tusker horsesman.
Karbai
Mongolia Trek - Head Horse Guide
years as Tusker's head horse guide.
Alex Minja
Mongolia Chef
years as Tusker's Mongolia chef.
Amy and the Horsemen
These guys are essential on your journey.
Att
Eddie's Boss
And his best friend on the trek.
Rich Manterfield
Greenland Guide
Wilderness and arctic guide supreme.
Mingma Sherpa
Everest Base Camp Head Guide
years as Tusker's EBC head guide.
Shabane Hasani
Everest Base Camp Guide
years as a Tusker EBC medical guide.
EBC Sherpas
Everest Base Camp Sherpa Team
Only with the Sherpas do you get to basecamp.
Happyfrais Kombe
Everest Base Camp Guide
years as a Tusker EBC medical guide.
TUSKER'S TREKS
Now that you have met the Tusker Trail team, we'd like to introduce you to our treks across the globe. Start your adventure below.
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