Mike Napier

Mike, the founder of Pāda Pāda, is a UIMLA-certified International Mountain Leader, holding one of only two internationally recognized professional qualifications for mountain leadership. In addition to his expertise in mountain leadership, he is also a skilled kayaking and climbing instructor as well as having in-depth knowledge of expedition medicine.  

Mike is an accomplished leader who has worked in the outdoor and adventure tourism industry since 2006, giving him a wealth of knowledge and experience. He has guided clients from all walks of life and ages across diverse landscapes, including trekking over 6,000 meters, sea kayaking, rafting and stand-up paddle boarding across the globe.

In his personal life, Mike enjoys ski touring- having recently travelled to Kashmir to do so, exploring the largely un-tracked wadi’s and mountains in Oman- where he spends a large part of his year in addition to climbing and mountaineering in the European Alps over the summer months.