Roped mountain team crossing a glacier during technical training

People behind the programme

Meet the TRN2SMMT Course Team

One team coordinating preparation, performance, technical instruction and mountain delivery from registration through the Nepal programme.

Clear responsibility

Different expertise. One TRN2SMMT team.

Every person is presented as part of the TRN2SMMT course experience. Individual responsibilities remain clear so participants know who leads preparation, performance, technical training and mountain delivery.

Named profiles, portraits and qualifications will be added only after they are confirmed for publication and accurately matched to each team member and course departure.

TRN2SMMT · Course preparation

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Stan Wong

Stan in mountain clothing during a high-altitude climb

Stan leads physical preparation for TRN2SMMT participants and helps coordinate readiness before departure. His training includes a 200-hour Yoga Instructor qualification, ACE Personal Trainer certification and Singapore National Climbing Standards Sport Climbing Level 3. His selected mountain experience includes Mount Kilimanjaro, Mount Siguniang Erfeng, Lobuche East and Island Peak.

Leads physical preparation and participant readiness

TRN2SMMT MIND · Performance

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Xuan Wong

Xuan Wong, TRN2SMMT performance specialist

Xuan is a sport and performance psychology practitioner who works with athletes and performing artists. A former professional classical musician and rhythmic gymnast, she has supported Singapore’s national athletes from developmental to elite levels, including athletes representing Singapore at major international games. Her work includes performance under pressure, psychological safety, effective feedback and team culture.

Leads performance psychology and mental preparation

TRN2SMMT · Featured IFMGA mountain guide

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Astani Magar

Astani Magar in mountaineering equipment on a snowy Himalayan summit

Astani is one of the IFMGA Mountain Guides featured within TRN2SMMT's Nepal technical team. A senior high-altitude expedition guide with experience across technical peaks and major Himalayan expeditions, he brings practical depth to instruction on rock, snow and ice. Depending on the final guide assignment, he may lead or support course delivery alongside other IFMGA and local mountain guides.

Featured IFMGA mountain guide · Final assignment by departure

TRN2SMMT · Nepal climbing guide

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Ngawang Sherpa

Ngawang Sherpa in mountaineering equipment in Nepal

Ngawang is a featured guide within TRN2SMMT's extended Nepal mountain team. Working as a climbing guide since 2015, he has guided repeated ascents of Mera Peak, Lobuche East and Island Peak and brings deep familiarity with Nepal's trekking routes, high-altitude approaches and daily mountain rhythm. When assigned to a programme, he helps participants apply rope skills, move efficiently over mountain terrain, manage acclimatisation and stay steady through long, demanding days. His training spans rock climbing, wilderness first aid, mountain rescue, search and rescue, navigation and mountain leadership.

Nepal climbing guide · Selected TRN2SMMT programmes

Technical ice climbing training in Nepal

Clear responsibility

Answers before you register

Who leads the technical instruction?
Technical instruction is led by the IFMGA guide assigned to each departure. Astani Magar is one of the featured guides within that team.
What qualifications and experience does he hold?
Astani is an IFMGA Mountain Guide and senior high-altitude expedition guide with experience across technical peaks and major Himalayan expeditions.
What is each TRN2SMMT team member responsible for?
Stan leads physical preparation and readiness. Xuan supports performance psychology. The assigned IFMGA and local guide team delivers the technical course in Nepal. Astani and Ngawang are featured members of the wider team.
Who makes safety, progression and turnaround decisions?
The assigned IFMGA lead guide makes on-mountain technical decisions with the guide team, based on conditions, objective hazards and participant readiness.
Who is confirmed for February 2027?
Astani is currently expected to be part of the programme. The final IFMGA lead and supporting guide roster depends on availability, group size and operational requirements, and will be confirmed before departure.