Meet Our Expert Team
Our dedicated professionals with decades of experience ensure your trekking adventure is safe, enjoyable, and unforgettable.
Our Founder
Basharat Ali
Founder/CEO
Basharat Ali, a son of Machulo in the Karakoram, is the founder of Four Season Treks and a pioneer of community-driven tourism in Baltistan. With a Master's in Economics and advanced studies in Leadership and Innovation from Spain, he combines global expertise with deep local roots. Beyond trekking, Basharat has led transformative initiatives in girls' education, creating equal opportunities in Hushe Valley where today nearly every girl attends school. Through Four Season Treks, he champions ethical employment, empowering local guides, porters, and cooks while boosting small businesses across the region. His vision is to connect the world with Baltistan's mountains while uplifting the communities who call them home.
Board of Directors
Sakhawat Hussain
Director Marketing and Development
An adventure enthusiast with hands-on experience in Pakistan's high-altitude mountain. A Marketing graduate from London, he combines his professional skills with his passion for the mountains to craft unforgettable journeys.
Asif Ansari
Operations Director
Oversees all trekking operations with meticulous attention to safety and client experience. Asif has personally led over 100 trekkings and expeditions in the Himalayas.
Shoukat Ali
Finance Director
Manages the company's financial strategy and sustainable growth initiatives. Ali ensures that we can continue to provide exceptional experiences while maintaining financial stability.
Facho Sharif Khan
Manager
Facho Sharif Khan has been serving as the General Secretary of Anjuman Falah o Behbood Machulo since 2021, leading impactful community initiatives with a strong focus on social welfare and development. He has overseen major projects such as the restoration of the Karachi Musafir Khana and the implementation of a vital Water Irrigation Project, both contributing to long-term community infrastructure. Known for his commitment to grassroots empowerment, he ensures transparent and need-based distribution of aid while driving humanitarian efforts, including fundraising for flood victims and supporting underprivileged families. Alongside his community leadership, he is currently working as the Manager at Four Season Treks, where he oversees operations and manages the Skardu region with dedication and professionalism.
Expedition Leaders
Muhammad Khan
Muhammad is a legendary expedition leader with over 20 years of mountaineering experience across Pakistan, Nepal, and China. He has successfully summited K2, Broad Peak, Mustagh Ata, and Gasherbrum-I (four times). His journey from a low-altitude porter to leading elite international teams is an inspiration for young climbers. In 2007, he played a key role in one of the world's highest rescue missions on Broad Peak..
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Our Guides
Our high altitude guides are among the most skilled and trusted professionals in Gilgit-Baltistan. With years of hands-on experience in the Karakoram and Himalayan ranges, they are trained to lead safely through extreme terrain and unpredictable weather. Born in the mountains, their local wisdom, calm leadership, and technical knowledge make them essential to every successful expedition and treks. At Four Season Treks, our guides don't just lead — they inspire confidence at every step.
Our Porters
Our porters are the heart of every expedition — strong, experienced, and deeply connected to the mountains of Gilgit-Baltistan. With years of trekking behind them, they skillfully navigate glaciers, high passes, and rugged trails while carrying essential gear. Their local knowledge and physical endurance ensure safety and success on every route. At Four Season Treks, we respect and care for our porters — because their experience is our strength. .
Mountain Cooks
Our mountain cooks are the unsung heroes of every trek and expedition, bringing warmth and energy through freshly prepared meals even in the toughest terrains. With years of experience, they ensure climbers and trekkers enjoy nourishing, delicious food that fuels every adventure. .