Years of Experience
Through expertly led expeditions, personalised mountain consulting, leadership development programmes and motivational keynotes, we empower individuals, schools and organisations to build the EVEREST Mindset—the resilience, courage and discipline to pursue ambitious goals with purpose. Because every extraordinary journey begins with the decision to climb, and at JTRACE, we believe there is No Dream Too Big.
Born and raised in Singapore, Jeremy Tong has spent the past two decades pursuing one belief: No Dream Too Big. What began as a fascination with the world’s highest mountains has evolved into a career dedicated to helping others discover what they are capable of—through adventure, education and leadership.
Today, Jeremy is recognised as one of Singapore’s leading high-altitude mountaineers, expedition leaders and outdoor educators. He is the youngest Singaporean to climb Mount Everest twice, has successfully climbed six of the Seven Summits, and has led and mentored hundreds of individuals on expeditions ranging from beginner trekking adventures to technical mountaineering objectives across Asia, Europe, Africa and North America.
Jeremy’s passion for the outdoors began long before he stepped onto a glacier or climbed above 8,000 metres. Growing up in one of the world’s most urbanised cities, he discovered that adventure was not defined by geography but by curiosity, resilience and a willingness to embrace the unknown.
In 2005, he first learnt about the Seven Summits—the highest mountain on each continent. That moment sparked a dream that would shape the next two decades of his life. Rather than chasing summits alone, Jeremy committed himself to building the knowledge, technical skills and leadership required to safely operate in some of the world’s most demanding mountain environments.
Building upon his military experience, Jeremy pursued a career in experiential learning and outdoor education. With formal qualifications in Outdoor and Adventure Learning and Sports Science, he has spent more than a decade designing and leading expeditions, leadership programmes and outdoor learning experiences for schools, organisations and aspiring mountaineers.
His expertise extends beyond climbing mountains. Over the years, he has developed extensive experience in expedition planning, wilderness risk management, technical rescue, leadership development and outdoor instruction, believing that the greatest lessons learned in the mountains can be applied directly to everyday life.
This philosophy eventually led to the founding of JTRACE, an adventure company dedicated to creating safe, meaningful and transformative outdoor experiences. Through expeditions, technical training, mountain consulting and leadership programmes, Jeremy and his team have helped hundreds of individuals build the confidence and skills to pursue increasingly ambitious mountain goals.
Jeremy's journey has never been defined solely by success. His first attempt on Mount Everest in 2017 ended just below the summit when deteriorating conditions forced him to turn back at approximately 8,700 metres.
Although the summit remained out of reach, the experience reinforced one of the most important principles in mountaineering: knowing when to walk away is often the greatest display of strength.
Two years later, Jeremy returned to Everest with greater experience, patience and perspective, ready to face the mountain once again.
On 22 May 2019, Jeremy successfully reached the summit of the world's highest mountain, becoming the youngest Singaporean to climb Mount Everest twice.
During the expedition, he sustained frostbite to both ears, a lasting reminder of the harsh realities of high-altitude climbing and the commitment required to achieve ambitious goals.
These experiences continue to shape Jeremy's personal philosophy: Dare to Climb—the belief that courage is not the absence of fear, but the willingness to keep moving forward with preparation, humility and purpose.
Beyond mountaineering, Jeremy is passionate about helping others unlock their own potential. Through his keynote presentations, leadership programmes and mountain mentorship, he shares practical lessons from the world’s highest peaks that apply equally to business, education and everyday life.
His signature keynote, Building the EVEREST Mindset, explores resilience, leadership, decision-making under pressure and the importance of embracing setbacks as opportunities for growth. Whether speaking to students, corporate leaders or aspiring mountaineers, Jeremy encourages audiences to pursue meaningful challenges with confidence, preparation and perseverance.
