Carlos Buhler, among America's foremost high-altitude climbers, brings four decades of groundbreaking ascents including Mount Everest's Kangshung Face and K2's North Ridge. A pioneer of lightweight alpine-style expeditions, he revolutionized expedition ethics through environmentally conscious practices and cultural respect.

At ECAT, Carlos advises on sustainable mountaineering and multicultural team leadership. Recipient of the American Alpine Club's Underhill Award, he shares unique insights on balancing extreme mountaineering with environmental stewardship in fragile ecosystems.