Mt. Everest Expedition
has proved to be a benchmark of climbing achievement. The mountain receives around 1000 summit attempts every year. Everest can be climbed both from the southern side Nepal and northern side Tibet. After the Cultural Revolution in the 1950s, China closed the Tibet borders to outsiders and Nepal began welcoming foreigners to the Everest Region. Since then the southern approach to the mountain via the Khumbu Valley became popular among the climbers. Mt. Everest was first submitted in 1953 by Tenzing Norgay Sherpa and Edmund Hillary via the South Col. Climbing Mt. Everest is certainly a lifetime opportunity. However, Everest expeditions encounter many seen and unseen obstacles including high altitude, harsh weather conditions and even sheer exhaustion. Therefore, we strive hard to conduct the best expedition program putting high importance on the safety aspects of the climb.
Despite being the highest mountains on planet Earth, the Himalayan range of mountains including Mt. Everest are relatively younger than their American and European counterparts like the Andes, the Alps, and the Rockies. The Everest has fascinated the mountaineers all over the world since the European climbers discovered the Everest when Tibet was opened to outsiders in the 1920s. During his lecture tour to the U.S. in 1923, George Mallory gave the reason behind his interest in Everest Expeditions quipping, 'Because it's there'. Unfortunately, Mallory and Irvine disappeared high on the mountain in 1924 probably due to a snow storm similar to that documented by Jon Krakauer in his book Into the Thin Air. We believe that our planning, logistics, staffing and experience coupled with your enthusiasm, patience, and perseverance would help you achieve your lifetime dream.
Highlights
An ultimate achievement any mountain climber can boast of: an exciting opportunity for anyone desiring to stand on the highest point on earth
Guided expedition: Climb with our experienced Everest summiteers guides and mountaineers
One base camp and four additional higher Camps supported by highly experienced mountaineers, guides, and crew members
Expedition includes acclimatization and cultural trek into the scenic Sherpa heartland of the Khumbu Valley
Best Season
The spring season of March to May is considered the best time for Everest expedition. Spring is also the most popular season for the expedition. The months of April and May and then again October and November are the classic climbing period. The summer months of monsoon rains and the winter months from December to February are the most unfavorable time for Everest Expedition.
The Sagarmatha (forehead of the sky) in Nepali is known as Mt. Everest in the world. Mt. Everest with the altitude of 8848m, is the highest peak in the earth, so, it is also known as the roof of the world. The South face of this recognized mountain lies in Nepal where as the North face is said to be laid in China’s autonomous state Tibet. This world’s highest peak was first officially measured in 1956 during the Great Trigonometry Survey of British India government and then known as Peak XV certified with the height of 8840m. With a simple technology and the distance from the mountain, the height was determined with really phenomenal accuracy and only 8m off from current value of 8848m.
The name of British Surveyor in 1956 Sir George Everest was the General of British India during the survey period and hence to honor him the name of this highest peak was chosen. Tibet and Nepal were closed to foreigners, so it is reasonable to assume that local names of the mountain were unknown. It was lucky that the tallest mountain Mt. Everest was not named after an unaccomplished politician or a royal family member.
The wealthy but inexperienced climber can be accomplished with everyone in a climbing pinnacle of Mt. Everest. The climbers can be taken to the summit for a substantial fee by a professional mountain guide with a team of climbing Sherpa guides. There are two commercial routes on Everest Expedition, south route via Southeast Ridge from Nepal and via North Ridge from Tibet. The royalty of Everest Expedition from Tibet Side (North Face) is lower than from Nepal Side (South face).
Snowy Horizon is delighted to offer the world-class service in the Everest Base Camp (EBC) and other higher camps of Mt. Everest from its South face in Nepal. Our service covers since arrivals in Kathmandu, Hotel accommodations, fly to Lukla in Khumbu region, treks to Base camp via Namche tea house full board services during the trek before arriving to base camp.
The climbing Guides of our company are highly skilled, time to time reviewed and recognized by worldwide people due to their training and experiences in this profession and paid up the high range of wages and fees. To these guides and climbers we are going to put on a rope with. This is a serious climb with serious consequences should things go wrong. So, one of the most things we have to keep in mind while operating Mt. Everest Expedition is prevention.
Approaches to ABC from South (Nepal):
The approached on its south side is through the Khumbu region of Nepal leading up to the Khumbu Glacier extending down to Lobuche (4900m). It starts with the flight to Lukla and the trek via Namche Bazaar (3440m), Tengaboche (36600m), Pheriche (4270m), Lobuche (4910m), Gorak Shep (5140m) to Everest South Base Camp (5364m). It takes typically 8 days to reach ABC from Kathmandu.
Climbing Routes South Side:
South route is technically a trekking route with a little objective danger once past the Khumbu icefall apart of few crevasses and seracs bridged by ladders, couple short ice cliffs around camp 3 and rock sections protected with fixed lines. There is an obvious danger of high altitude sickness complications and changeable, unpredictable mountain weather.
The Khumbu Icefall is a steep glacier with obvious implication of large crevasses and treacherous unstable seracs making navigation complicated and riddled with high objective danger of falling ice. This is the most dangerous part of the climb. At the beginning of the climbing period, climbing Sherpa set the route through the icefall installing ladders across crevasses and along vertical seracs ice walls for efficient and easy climbing. These arrangements make climb of the Khumbu ice fall possible, efficient and relatively safe especially early morning before the sunrise, when the ice structure is well frozen. Khumbu ice fall is very dangerous in the afternoon due to its western aspect.
Camp 1 (6065m) is located on the top of Khumbu ice fall; it is a desolate and exposed place mainly used as rest and transition location on the way to camp 2 (6750m). The glacier between camp 1 and 2 flattens but there are still large crevasses close to camp 1, which are also fixed with ladders.
Camp 2 is located in a lateral moraine at the bottom of west ridge. It is a very safe and sheltered location with tremendous views on Lhotse. All companies set-up their main climbing camp for the duration of climbing period with tents for individual climbers, the kitchen and dining tents. Camp 2 is main acclimatization camp and the base for camp 3 acclimatization climb and the final summit attempt.
Camp 3 (7100m) is located on small ledge on the Lhotse wall. One has to cross the glacier to the right side before 40deg 600m climb on the compact snow field. The route is safe with couple of short less then 3m ice cliffs, which climbing sherpas set up with fixed ropes.
Camp 4 (7920m) located at South Col is the last camp; it is easily accessible by majority of climbers without supplementary oxygen. There are two rock sections to navigate before camp 4: Yellow Bands interlayer marble, Phyllis and semi schist rocks and Geneva Spur, an anvil shaped rib of black rocks; they are again set-up with fixed ropes.
his is when the climb starts, the last section of the southwest ridge. It is steep mostly on the snow with some rock section at the Balconies, nice resting platform. The entire route is setup with fixed ropes, which is crucial for safety of all climbers, who are all affected by altitude with low energy and impaired judgments due to oxygen deprivation in the brain and muscle tissue.
From the south summit there is knife edge southeast ridge with dangerous overhanging cornices; the most exposed section of the climb between 3050m Kangshung face and southwest face and Hillary step at the end, a series of imposing rock steps often bypassed on deep the snow, a serious avalanche danger
Our Everest Climbing Services:
The Mount Everest is the highest peak of the World 29028ft. (8848m.) through which the climbing toppers feel themselves as the most proud and adventurous person of the World. Sir Edmond Hillary and Late Tenzing Norge Sherpa first climbed this peak in May 29, 1953, after their long time's effort.
Everest Base camp is situated on the north of Khumbu glacier at high of 18000ft. All the international Mt. Everest climbers assemble here during the starting and at the ending time of their climbing. Normally the climbing duration of this expedition lasts for 90 days. All the climbers who mass there at the base camp seem really busy with excitement for the preparation of their expedition to reach on the summit.
North Face Tents Some climbers climb this mountain on their own risk without any climbing Sherpa guide; and some climbers go with their own climbing Sherpa guide. Most of the teams carry out their own Internet, Satellite phone, Medical Doctor and rest of the modern requirement.
After the Base camp, we have to cross crevasses, Seracs and ice block. Similarly we should face to the way up having Chunks of ice as large as our houses where we should used fixed ropes and aluminum ladders to climb ahead camp 1st 6400m.
Camp 1: 20000ft. (6,400m)
This camp 1 is situated at the flat area of endless snow deep crevasses and mountain walls. Because of the Sun's reflection from this place we get warm and heating ambience at this place. In the night we listen the deep murmuring cracking sounds of crevasses beneath our tent. These are the areas where we have to walk to reach camp 2.
Camp 2. 21000ft. (6,750m)
This camp 2 is situated at the height of the 21000ft, which is located at the foot of the icy mount Lhotse wall though where we have to go ahead. Weather is here is good but bad clouds roll in from the low range of the Himalayan valleys to the bottom of our camp two. But wind here sometimes seems very violent enough to destroy our tents. After climbing these palaces we reach camp 3.
Camp 3. 22300ft. (7,100m)
Camp 3 is located at the height of 22300ft, adjoining to mount Lhotse wall. After climbing the 4000ft. Lhotse wall by using fixed rope and with prior acclimatization it leads us to camp 4. Also on the way we have to ascend the steep allow bands (lose, down -slopping and rotten limestone). From their crossing short snowfield the route moves ahead up the Geneva Spur to the east before finishing the flats of the south col. (Another wells name meaning Saddle of pass). Oxygen should probably be use above base camp 3 in case of needed to the climbers.
Camp 4. 26000ft. (8,400m)
Now we are on camp 4 which located at the height of 26000ft; it is the last camp of the Expedition. From here summit is about 500m, distance far. This is the final and dangerous part of the climbing. This place is besieged by ferocious and violent winds. The normal best way to reach the summit is via the narrow South - East Ridge and it precedes the South Summits 28710ft. From here the way is easy to reach at the summit of the Everest 29028ft; and late Sir Edmond Hillary and l Tenzing Norge Sherpa used this route in 1953.
Outline Itinerary
01April/ Day 01: Arrival and Transfer
02April/ Day 02: Preparation and Briefing for Departure to Everest Region
03April/ Day 03: Kathmandu-Lukla Scenic Flight and short trek
04April/ Day 04: Phakding to Namche Bazaar Trek.
05April/ Day 05: Rest day for acclimatization
06April/ Day 06: Namche Bazaar to Tyangboche Trek
07April/ Day 07: Tyangboche to Dingboche Trek
08April/ Day 08: Dingboche to Lobuche Trek
09April/ Day 09: Rest for acclimatization at Lobuche
10April/ Day 10: Lobuche to Gorakshep Trek
11April/ Day 11: Gorakshep to Base camp Trek.
12April - 29May/Day 12-58: Everest Summit Climbing
30May/ Day 59: Trek down from base camp via Lobuche to Dingboche
01June/ Day 60: Dingboche to Tengboche trek
02June/ Day 61: Tengboche to Namche Bazaar Trek
03June/ Day 62: Namche Bazaar to Lukla Trek.
04June/ Day 63: Fly Back to Kathmandu.
05June/ Day 64: The Leisure day and sightseeing
06June/ Day 65: Transfer for Final Departure
Every Year in spring and autumn the Mt. Everest Expedition could be scheduled from its South Face that is from Nepal.
In autumn you may start this expedition since end of August and complete at around end of October. In this period the temperature toward the expedition area is changing from hot to cold. So, the climber has to face the critical situation for acclimatization for approaching to summit.
However in spring, the temperature to the Everest climbing area is getting from cold to hot which is more convenient for approaching to summit after sufficient acclimatization and practice in various camps. Start at the beginning of April and end at the beginning of June is the best recommended period for Everest Expedition in spring.
Thus we strongly recommend our climbers to choose the spring season for their Everest Summit Dream however, we are ready enough for organizing the Expedition in both autumn and spring of the year.
General Itinerary:
02April/ Day 01: Arrival and Transfer
This day is your arrival date. We welcome and receive you in Tribhuban International Airport, Kathmandu and transfer you to the Hotel for overnight accommodation as booked. (1300M)
03APril/ Day 02: Preparation and Briefing for Departure to Everest Region
This day we are busy for briefing about expedition, documentation and last minute shopping and preparation for departure to the trekking and climbing route. You will be kept in get set position.
04April/ Day 03: Kathmandu-Lukla Scenic Flight and short trek
Today you fly to Lukla from Kathmandu at early morning, take breakfast in Lukla and Trek (4hrs) to Phakding (2652m) where you get teahouse or lodge accommodation in full board basis.
05April/ Day 04: Phakding to Namche Bazaar Trek.
Today you trek (6hrs) from Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3440m) through colourful Khumbu villages where you get teahouse or lodge accommodation in full board basis.
06April/ Day 05: Rest day for acclimatization
Today is the rest day but you may hike to famous Everest View Hotel (3800m) (3hrs) to catch a glimpse of Mt. Everest and back to Namche visit Hilary and Sherpa museum. You get teahouse or lodge accommodation in full board basis.
07April/ Day 06: Namche Bazaar to Tyangboche Trek
Today you trek (5hrs) from Namche Bazaar to Tyangboche (3850m) visit significant Buddhist monastery lodge accommodation where you get teahouse or lodge accommodation in full board basis.
08April/ Day 07: Tyangboche to Dingboche Trek
Today you trek (4-5hrs) from Tyangboche to Dingboche (4350m) catch glimpses of Lhotse and Ama Dablam where you get teahouse or lodge accommodation in full board basis.
09April/ Day 08: Dingboche to Lobuche Trek
Today you trek (4hrs) from Dingboche to Lobuche (5018m) where you get teahouse or lodge accommodation in full board basis.
10April/ Day 09: Rest for acclimatization at Lobuche
Today is the day for rest and acclimatization at Lobuche for further trekking.
11April/ Day 10: Lobuche to Gorakshep Trek
Today you trek (3hrs) from Lobuche to Gorakshep (5170m) where you get teahouse or lodge accommodation in full board basis.
12April/ Day 11: Gorakshep to Base camp Trek.
Today you trek (2hrs) from Gorakshep to Everest Base camp (5200m). You will have preparation for tented camping in Base camp for further expedition. Here you get full board services.
13April- 28May: Everest Summit Climbing
These days are the major climbing days for you to ascend the summit of most awaited Mt. Everest. After some day’s acclimatization and exercise you will be taken to the 2nd camp to be closer to the summit of (8,848m) where you will be provided food for high altitude. We are allowed to trek from camp 1 to camp 2 or vice versa for more practice and acclimatization. Finally we wish for your success to reach in the summit. Here you get full board service with tented camp accommodation.
29May/ Day 57: Trek down from base camp via Lobuche to Dingboche
After a successful summit of Mt. Everest (hopefully), you will be taken back to Dingboche (4260m) via Lobuche (5218) from Everest Base Camp where you get teahouse or lodge accommodation in full board basis.
30May/ Day 58: Dingboche to Tengboche trek
You are descending toward Tengboche (3860m) by trek (4hrs) from Dingboche on this day where you get teahouse or lodge accommodation in full board basis.
31May/ Day 59: Tengboche to Namche Bazaar Trek
From Tengboche you are descending down to Namche bazaar (3440m) after 4 hrs trek where you get teahouse or lodge accommodation in full board basis.
01June/ Day 60: Namche Bazaar to Lukla Trek.
Today is your last day for Trek (7hrs) from Namche Bazaar to Lukla (2840m) where you get teahouse or lodge accommodation in full board basis.
02June/Day 61: Fly Back to Kathmandu.
Today you fly from Lukla to Kathmandu same about 35 minute and we transfer to your booked Hotel with BB Plan accommodation.
03June/ Day 62: The Leisure day and sightseeing
This day we take you for sightseeing in and around Kathmandu (Hanumandhoka Durbar Square, Swoyambhunath, Boudhanath, and Pashupatinath) and Farewell-Celebration dinner with local typical cultural experience in Restaurant.
04June/Day 63: Transfer for Final Departure
This is the day that we are really missing you. We transfer you to the airport or any port for final departure or alternatively join other activities.
Note:
The above itinerary is a guideline and standard suggested pattern chosen by majority of our customers. Your final itinerary will be customized according to your available time and requirements.
The final itinerary duration and schedule may be reduced or extended depending on your time, budget, your fitness, class of service or any other preferences. The quote will be provided for you initial requirements and can be adjusted with mutual agreement should you require modifying these requirements.
Everest (8848m) the Highest Peak in the World.
Mount Everest is the highest peak in the world standing at an elevation of 29028ft. (8848m.) atop which the climbers feel as if they are standing over the cloud in the sky. Sir Edmund Hillary and Late Tenzing Norge Sherpa first climbed this peak on May 29, 1953, after a long relentless effort.
Everest Base camp is situated on the north of Khumbu glacier at a height of 18000ft. All the international Mt. Everest climbers assemble here during the starting and at the ending time of their climbing. Normally the climbing duration of this expedition lasts for 90 days. All the climbers who mass there at the base camp seem really busy with excitement for the preparation of their expedition to reach on the summit.
Some climbers climb this mountain on their own risk without any climbing Sherpa guide; and some climbers go with their own climbing Sherpa guide. Most of the teams carry own their on Internet, Satellite phone, Medical Doctor and rest of the modern requirement.
After the base camp, we have to cross crevasses, Seracs and ice block. Similarly we should face to the way up having Chunks of ice as large as our houses where we should used fixed ropes and aluminum ladders to climb ahead camp 1(6400m).
Camp 1: 20000ft. (6400m)
Everest South Face ExpeditionCamp 1 is situated in a flat area of endless snow deep crevasses and mountain walls. Because of the Sun's reflection from this place we get warm and heating ambience at this place. In the night we listen the deep murmuring cracking sounds of crevasses beneath our tent. These are the areas where we have to walk to reach camp 2.
Camp 2. 21000ft. (6750m)
Camp 2 is situated at the height of the 21000ft, which is located at the foot of the icy mount Lhotse wall though where we have to go ahead. Weather is here is good but bad clouds roll in from the low range of the Himalayan valleys to the bottom of our camp two. But wind here sometimes seems very violent enough to destroy our tents. After climbing these palaces we reach camp 3.
Camp 3. 22300ft. (7100m)
Camp 3 is located at the height of 22300ft, adjoining to mount Lhotse wall. After climbing the 4000ft. Lhotse wall by using fixed rope and with prior acclimatization it leads us to camp 4. Also on the way we have to ascend the steep allow bands (lose, down -slopping and rotten limestone). From their crossing short snowfield the route moves ahead up the Geneva Spur to the east before finishing the flats of the south col. (Another wells name meaning Saddle of pass). Oxygen should probably be use above base camp 3 in case of needed to the climbers.
Camp 4. 26000ft (8,400m)
Now we are at camp 4 which located at the height of 26000ft. It is the last camp of the Expedition. From here summit is about 500m, distance far. This is the final and dangerous part of the climbing. This place is besieged by ferocious and violent winds. The normal best way to reach the summit is via the narrow South - East Ridge and it precedes the South Summits 28710ft. From here the way is easy to reach at the summit of the Everest 29028ft; and late Sir Edmund Hillary and l Tenzing Norge Sherpa used this route in 1953.
International Everest South Face Expedition Spring
Entry/Exit Lukla
07 April 2016
Everest South FaceItinerary
04 April 2016 Day 01: Arrival Kathmandu & transfer to hotel
05 April 2016 Day 02: Prepared for expedition
06 April 2016 Day 03: Officially briefing in Ministry of Tourism
07 April 2016 Day 04: Fly to Lukla 2800m. & trek to Phakding 2640m-Lodge
08 April 2016 Day 05: Phakding - Namche Bazar 3446m – Lodge
09 April 2016 Day 06: Namche (3446m) & Acclimatization – Lodge
10 April 2016 Day 07: Namche - Thyanboche 3800m – Lodge
11 April 2016 Day 08: Thyanboche - Pheriche 4243m – Lodge
12 April 2016 Day 09: Pheriche - Lobuche 4930m - Lodge
13 April 2016 Day 10: Everest Base Camp 5360m- Camping
14 April - 31 May 2016 Day 11-58 Climbing Period Mt. Everest 8848 meters
01 June 2016 Day 59: Base Camp - Thyanboche 3800m – Lodge
02 June 2016 Day 60: Thyanboche - Phakding – Lodge
03 June 2016 Day 61: Phakding - Lukla (2800m)
04 June 2016 Day 62: Lukla – Kathmandu
05 June 2016 Day 63: Kathmandu
06 June 2016 Day 64: Final Departure
Climbing Equipment List
Cost: Group & climbing Permit join basis
Everest South Face Permit fee Per Person USD 11000
Expedition Package Per Person USD 6500
Climbing Per Sherpa USD 4000 (if required)
Personal Bio Data
Cost Includes
Everest South Face Expedition4 Nights Hotel in Kathmandu with bed & breakfast – 3 star hotel
Kathmandu - Lukla – Kathmandu flight ticket
Expedition package includes only 40 KG cargo from Kath. to Lukla and 30 KG back
Trekking food and accommodation Lukla to Everest B. C. as fallow itinerary
Food for trekking in (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Expedition food in Base camp ((Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
1 climber get 50 KG Load from Lukla to Everest B.C and 40 KG back till Lukla
1 tent for 1 climber in base camp north face or Similar
Mattresses, Dining tent, store tent, toilet tent, table and chairs at Base camp
Liaison officer's allowances equipment, flight ticket, insurance, daily wages
E.B.C. Staff’s equipment allowances, Life, Medical & daily wages
Helicopter rescue insurance only for Nepal staff
Peak permit for Everest South side
All pick up & drop transfer airport-hotel-airport in Kathmandu
Experience Base camp Guide, Cook, Kitchen boy
Emergency Oxygen - Mask and regulator (If use, pay it )
Local Mobile phone service
Solar panel for light and charges batteries
Welcome dinner with Cultural Nepali dance & songs
Cost Excludes
Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
Climbing food, Gas, equipment
Emergency evacuation, Helicopter rescue if required
Nepal custom duty for import of expedition goods arriving into Nepal
Carrying bonus for Sherpa USD 1000
Filming permit
Ice fall fees, fixed rope charge
Garbage Deposit USD 4000 (Sharing with all climber)
Extra cost if required
Russian oxygen 4 litters: USD 400
Mask – Regulator per set USD 600
Climbing equipment for the mt. Everest expedition
Alpine Climbing Harness: Alpine Climbing Harness should be light and simple in design, easy to put on and take off with gloves on, with positively foolproof locking features.
Crampons: Crampons must fit boots perfectly; steel crampons with anti-balling and ability to toe point positively and safely into ice.
Ice axe: Ice axe should be versatile light general purpose ice climbing axe not too aggressive.
Ascender: Ascender or Jamar, a mechanical device used for ascending on a rope; must be suitable to be used with gloves or mittens.
Multi-LED Head Lamp: Multi-LED Head Lamp and spare batteries are essential items, we do not recommend single bulb lights due to its low reliability and a single point of failure.
Karabiners: Minimum 2 locking carabineers, 1 large and 1 small and 4 regular.
Rappel device: Figure 8, ACT or similar; be familiar with Munter Hitch as it may safe your life if you loose your Rappel device and you will at some stage
Ski poles: Very handy for the approach; adjustable types are the best and are recommended type
Slings: One 3m (10ft) and three 2m (6ft).
Masks, hoses, and regulators: Good quality for your safety.
Altimeter :
Climbing helmet: Climbing helmet is essential safety gear for crossing areas under rocks and ice cliffs; light weight is an essential feature
Clothing
For under garments we recommend Merino Wool from Icebreaker because the company understands climbers and mountaineers needs and utilises the best quality material in the world. No other company can at this stage match Icebreaker quality. The quality in extreme conditions is essential for your comfort and safety. Merino wool is the finest wool and it matches cotton with softness and polypropylene with insulation and breath-ability because it takes moisture away from the body and keeps you dry and warm. Due to its natural nano-tube construction it has antibacterial properties, so it stays usable for much longer. It is slightly more expensive then polypropylene so is climbing and trekking.
Upper Body:
One T-shirt Icebreaker Merino 150 or lightweight 200.
Two long Icebreaker Merino 150 or lightweight 200 shirts.
One polar fleece pullovers, medium weight.
One polar fleece jacket.
One Gore-Tex waterproof and breathable jacket with large hood to accommodate climbing helmet.
Lightweight down jacket for chilly days in base camp or warm layer when stopping for short breaks.
One very warm goose-down (duvet) jacket with hood or a down/duvet suit if you prefer, for high altitude use.
Note: Your clothing should be kept dry using waterproof stuff sacks, bin-liners, or large plastic bags.
Hands:
One pair lightweight poly-liner gloves. These will be worn when tying knots, but not inside your mitts
One pair mittens, consists of 1 Goretex over mitt matched with the very warm polar fleece mitt liner
Heads:
Warm hat wool or synthetic that covers your ears
Balaclava
Scarf or neck sleeve
Face mask
Ball cap or brimmed sun cap
Glacier Sunglass with side shields
One pair ski goggles (optional with light and dark lens)
Bandana or head scarf, useful for dusty conditions
Lower Body:
Icebreaker Merino 150 underwear briefs
One pair walking shorts
One pair walking trousers for trekking and around camp
Two pair Icebreaker Merino 150 or lightweight 200 thermal bottoms
One pair Icebreaker Merino 200 weight thermal bottoms
One pair polar fleece trousers
One pair Gore-Tex trousers or bibs. Waterproof/breathable with full side zips
One pair of Goose-down (duvet) trousers or bibs. You may prefer a down (duvet)
Note: Your clothing should be kept dry using waterproof stuff sacks, bin-liners, or large plastic bags.
Feet:
One pair One-Sport Millet Everest Overboots or equivalent (with Aveolite liners; good quality plastic shells with inner boots; avoid tight fit with heavy socks.)
One pair sturdy leather or synthetic (Gortex) hiking boots with good ankle support for the walk to advanced base camp
One pair cross-trainers, running shoes and/or sandals for Kathmandu and in camp
One pair down booties (optional)
Two pair med-heavy poly or wool socks
Two Pair of liner socks. Polypropylene or wool
Vapour barrier liner socks or plastic bread-bags
Two pair lightweight trekking socks, poly or wool
Light Icebreaker Merino wool or cotton socks for in town.
Travel and Sleeping Gear
Rucksacks and Travel Bags:
One medium rucksack (50-70 litters / 3000-4500 cubic inches, can be used for airplane carry).
Two large (120 L / 7500 cubic inch) duffle kit bags for clothing and equipment. Must be durable for use on pack animals.
Small padlocks for duffel kit bags.
Sleeping Gear:
For high altitude, one down (duvet) sleeping bag (rated to –35 C (-30 F). In the high camp, you can sleep in your down (duvet) clothing inside your sleeping bag;.
For base camp, one additional sleeping bag (good to -20 C (-5 F).
At least 3 closed cell foam mats for use in base camp and high altitude, which can be purchased in Kathmandu inexpensively; we do not recommend inflatable mats due to high probability of accidental puncture.
Note: Your sleeping bags should be kept dry using waterproof stuff sacks, bin-liners, or large plastic bags
Medical
Personal Hygiene:
Personal hygiene supplies;
Two tubes lip sun cream, 1 large tube skin sun cream (min. factor 30);
Anti-mosquito cream;
One toothpaste/brush set;
One bar soap or hand sanitizer gel/1 small synthetic towel;
Hand wipes.
Medical Supplies:
Note: Small personal first-aid kit. (Simple and Light) Aspirin, first-aid tape, plasters (band-aids), personal medications, etc. The leaders will have extensive first-aid kits,
Personal prescription medications. Please let your leader know about any medical issues before the climb.
One skin blister repair kit.
medications are inexpensive and readily available in Kathmandu with no doctor's prescription;.
One small bottle of anti-diarrhea pills (Imodium).
One small bottle of anti-headache pills.
One small bottle cough and/or cold medicine.
One course antibiotics for stomach infection, available locally at chemist shop or pharmacy with no doctor's prescription.
One course antibiotics for chest infection, available locally at chemist shop or pharmacy with no doctor's prescription.
One small bottle anti-altitude sickness pills: Diamox, Acetylzolamide. For more about this medication, please contact us.
Do not bring sleeping pills. They are a respiratory depressant non compatible with high altitude physiology.
One small bottle of water purification tablets or water filter.
Earplugs.
Extra prescription glasses/contact lens. Contact lens wearers, please bring glasses in case of emergency.
Personal Food
Our skilful cooks will prepare 3 delicious hot meals and plenty of drinks each day in base camp, as well as in camp 2 on the mountain. This meals will consist of soup, local cheese & sausage, biscuits, dried noodles, potatoes, rice, porridge, butter, dried and tinned vegetables, fruit, meats, and fish, tea with milk and sugar, powdered juice drink, and drinking chocolate. Our Sherpas will be carrying this food to the higher camps.
We ask only members to bring 5 dehydrated meals (freeze-dried dinners) for their summit attempt. On summit day you will be at high elevation and you will be affected by the altitude with very limited appetite and for period so it is important to have flavours you most likely will consume.
We cannot cater for specific personal and uncommon foods and flavours. If you have any unusual, non-standard or specific personal, cultural or religious dietary requirements, which can only be satisfied with imported product, we ask you to bring your own imported daily snack and energy foods.
We do not provide “snack” food such as chocolate or "energy-bars". We ask that you bring or buy your own "snack" or daily cold energy food in Kathmandu or in home country. From our experience 3-6 kilos/6-12 pounds is a sufficient amount. A growing variety of imported foods such as European and American cheeses, chocolates, biscuits, cookies, nuts, and locally made power-bars are now available in Kathmandu, at realistic prices. However, imported brands of power bars, GU, re-hydration drinks, dehydrated food, "freeze-dried meals", imported cheese and sausage may not be available. If you want these items, you must bring them from your home country. Many of our members, especially Britons, Europeans, and Australians with tiny baggage allowances, now purchase their daily snacks in Kathmandu. Our schedule in Kathmandu allows sufficient time for shopping.
Miscellaneous Practical Items
Miscellaneous Practical Items:
1 small roll of repair tape, 1 sewing repair kit;
1 cigarette lighter, 1 small box matches;
1 compass or GPS;
1 battery powered alarm clock/watch;
1 digital camera with extra cards and extra batteries;
Nylon stuff sacks for food and gear storage, large Ziplocs are also useful;
3 Water bottles (1 litre) wide-mouth Nalgene (1 is a pee bottle)
1 plastic cup and spoon;
1 small folding knife;
Binoculars (optional);
4 large, waterproof, disposable rubbish sacks;
Passport, 2 extra passport photos, flight ticket, flight itinerary;
Separate photocopies of passport and relevant visa pages, proof of insurance;
dollars, pounds or euros cash for purchasing Nepalese visa at Kathmandu airport, Tibet visa, for paying for restaurants and hotels, for gratuities, snacks, and to purchase your own drinks and gifts;
Credit cards, Bank/ATM/Cash machine cards for use for withdrawing funds from cash machines (bring a photocopy of your cards), traveler's checks, etc.
1 bathing suit/swimming costume (you never know);
Base camp entertainment. It is good to bring additional items which you have found to be useful on previous expeditions. For example: paperback books, playing cards, ipod mp3 player, short-wave radio, game boys, musical instruments, ear plugs, lots of batteries, etc.;
travel clothes for base camp and in town;
Please be sure and bring your patience and try to keep an open, relaxed, positive and friendly attitude as travelling in this part of the world may be very different than what you are used to, but things always seem to fall into place at the last moment.
Note: This is not an exhaustive list. Please submit other equipment concerns and suggestions.
Oxygen
On Everest, although some climbers wish to try to summit it without supplemental oxygen, most of members would prefer to have oxygen available. We only allow members to climb Everest with the supplemental oxygen available. How much oxygen one requires is an individual decision; some people want 1 bottle, others want 12; our only requirement is that every expedition team member must have at least one oxygen bottle available for personal use, which will constitute at the minimum an emergency supply for climber to get down to at least camp 4. Our experience indicates five oxygen bottles is usually a sufficient for average climber. All of the equipment is guaranteed to work well together, and it is easy to use, with simple threaded and snap-on fittings which require no tools. We have a 40% buy back policy on unused oxygen bottles, and masks, hoses, and regulators in good condition.
Note: You may have to carry some or all of your own oxygen on summit day, as well as up and down the mountain. If possible, the groups Sherpa will help stock the high camps, as well as share in carrying extra bottles during summit attempts. If you are concerned you might not be able to carry your own oxygen, you may wish to hire a personal Sherpa.
Fitness requirements
Fitness requirements
If you want to climb Everest, you're going to have to be in extremely good physical shape. Basic fitness training should start well in advance, at the minimum of 12 month with main emphasis on cardiovascular training, assuming you are an amateur athlete and you are fit for strenuous athletic exercises. The main reason for your cardiovascular training is to increase your heart-lung oxygen capacity, so you can deliver sufficient amount of oxygen to your muscular and brain tissue in extremely low partial oxygen pressure. Acclimatization to high altitude is both a function of cardiovascular capacity as well as your personal physiology adaptation capacity, which you will only find out, when you above 8000m. Small percentage of people no matter how fit they are at sea level will not be able to adapt to high altitude, generally however the fitter you are the better your body will be able to cope with the altitude.
Altitude Hazards and Complications
The primary concern of mountaineers as altitude increases is the partial oxygen pressure decrease. There is a fine balance of pressure between your internal oxygen pressure in your lungs and the outside world, which allows your lungs to absorb the oxygen and deliver it to your blood stream, it is called partial oxygen pressure. With the altitude the outside pressure drops, while the internal pressure remains constant and at about 9000m you will not be able to absorb any oxygen at all with predictable outcome despite the amount of oxygen in the air is the same. Our system has evolved at the sea level, where it functions perfectly and it doesn’t at high elevation. The human body has however phenomenal ability to adapt given appropriate conditioning and time, it is called acclimatization.
Low levels of oxygen in the blood can cause number of conditions such as Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS), which is easily treatable and reversible condition but it can lead to more serious conditions such as High Altitude Celebral Edeme (HACE) and High Altitude Pulmonary Edema (HAPE). Low level of blood oxygen can lead to the body thermal inefficiencies causing frostbites and hypothermia.
Other condition caused by the effects of high altitude is thrombosis or embolism.
At high elevation due to lower UV absorption by the atmosphere and reflections from the snow there is high risk of sunburn.
The other hazards include broken bones due to falls, avalanche, ice fall or rock fall.
Nepal Face
Nepal with 1310 identified Himalayan peaks over 6000m including 8 out of 14 highest peaks in the world is unquestionably a premier mountaineering and climbing destination for thousands of climbers and mountaineers testing their skills and endurance and fulfilling their desire to summit a Himalayan peak and marvel the world from its rooftop. Currently there are 326 peaks open for climbing and mountaineering in Nepal.
Despite being the highest mountains on planet Earth, the Himalayan range of mountains including Mt. Everest are relatively younger than their American and European counterparts like the Andes, the Alps, and the Rockies. The Everest has fascinated the mountaineers all over the world since the European climbers discovered the Everest when Tibet was opened to outsiders in the 1920s. During his lecture tour to the U.S. in 1923, George Mallory gave the reason behind his interest in Everest Expeditions quipping, 'Because it's there'. Unfortunately, Mallory and Irvine disappeared high on the mountain in 1924 probably due to a snow storm similar to that documented by Jon Krakauer in his book Into the Thin Air. We believe that our planning, logistics, staffing and experience coupled with your enthusiasm, patience, and perseverance would help you achieve your lifetime dream.
Highlights
An ultimate achievement any mountain climber can boast of: an exciting opportunity for anyone desiring to stand on the highest point on earth
Guided expedition: Climb with our experienced Everest summiteers guides and mountaineers
One base camp and four additional higher Camps supported by highly experienced mountaineers, guides, and crew members
Expedition includes acclimatization and cultural trek into the scenic Sherpa heartland of the Khumbu Valley
Best Season
The spring season of March to May is considered the best time for Everest expedition. Spring is also the most popular season for the expedition. The months of April and May and then again October and November are the classic climbing period. The summer months of monsoon rains and the winter months from December to February are the most unfavorable time for Everest Expedition.
The Sagarmatha (forehead of the sky) in Nepali is known as Mt. Everest in the world. Mt. Everest with the altitude of 8848m, is the highest peak in the earth, so, it is also known as the roof of the world. The South face of this recognized mountain lies in Nepal where as the North face is said to be laid in China’s autonomous state Tibet. This world’s highest peak was first officially measured in 1956 during the Great Trigonometry Survey of British India government and then known as Peak XV certified with the height of 8840m. With a simple technology and the distance from the mountain, the height was determined with really phenomenal accuracy and only 8m off from current value of 8848m.
The name of British Surveyor in 1956 Sir George Everest was the General of British India during the survey period and hence to honor him the name of this highest peak was chosen. Tibet and Nepal were closed to foreigners, so it is reasonable to assume that local names of the mountain were unknown. It was lucky that the tallest mountain Mt. Everest was not named after an unaccomplished politician or a royal family member.
The wealthy but inexperienced climber can be accomplished with everyone in a climbing pinnacle of Mt. Everest. The climbers can be taken to the summit for a substantial fee by a professional mountain guide with a team of climbing Sherpa guides. There are two commercial routes on Everest Expedition, south route via Southeast Ridge from Nepal and via North Ridge from Tibet. The royalty of Everest Expedition from Tibet Side (North Face) is lower than from Nepal Side (South face).
Snowy Horizon is delighted to offer the world-class service in the Everest Base Camp (EBC) and other higher camps of Mt. Everest from its South face in Nepal. Our service covers since arrivals in Kathmandu, Hotel accommodations, fly to Lukla in Khumbu region, treks to Base camp via Namche tea house full board services during the trek before arriving to base camp.
The climbing Guides of our company are highly skilled, time to time reviewed and recognized by worldwide people due to their training and experiences in this profession and paid up the high range of wages and fees. To these guides and climbers we are going to put on a rope with. This is a serious climb with serious consequences should things go wrong. So, one of the most things we have to keep in mind while operating Mt. Everest Expedition is prevention.
Approaches to ABC from South (Nepal):
The approached on its south side is through the Khumbu region of Nepal leading up to the Khumbu Glacier extending down to Lobuche (4900m). It starts with the flight to Lukla and the trek via Namche Bazaar (3440m), Tengaboche (36600m), Pheriche (4270m), Lobuche (4910m), Gorak Shep (5140m) to Everest South Base Camp (5364m). It takes typically 8 days to reach ABC from Kathmandu.
Climbing Routes South Side:
South route is technically a trekking route with a little objective danger once past the Khumbu icefall apart of few crevasses and seracs bridged by ladders, couple short ice cliffs around camp 3 and rock sections protected with fixed lines. There is an obvious danger of high altitude sickness complications and changeable, unpredictable mountain weather.
The Khumbu Icefall is a steep glacier with obvious implication of large crevasses and treacherous unstable seracs making navigation complicated and riddled with high objective danger of falling ice. This is the most dangerous part of the climb. At the beginning of the climbing period, climbing Sherpa set the route through the icefall installing ladders across crevasses and along vertical seracs ice walls for efficient and easy climbing. These arrangements make climb of the Khumbu ice fall possible, efficient and relatively safe especially early morning before the sunrise, when the ice structure is well frozen. Khumbu ice fall is very dangerous in the afternoon due to its western aspect.
Camp 1 (6065m) is located on the top of Khumbu ice fall; it is a desolate and exposed place mainly used as rest and transition location on the way to camp 2 (6750m). The glacier between camp 1 and 2 flattens but there are still large crevasses close to camp 1, which are also fixed with ladders.
Camp 2 is located in a lateral moraine at the bottom of west ridge. It is a very safe and sheltered location with tremendous views on Lhotse. All companies set-up their main climbing camp for the duration of climbing period with tents for individual climbers, the kitchen and dining tents. Camp 2 is main acclimatization camp and the base for camp 3 acclimatization climb and the final summit attempt.
Camp 3 (7100m) is located on small ledge on the Lhotse wall. One has to cross the glacier to the right side before 40deg 600m climb on the compact snow field. The route is safe with couple of short less then 3m ice cliffs, which climbing sherpas set up with fixed ropes.
Camp 4 (7920m) located at South Col is the last camp; it is easily accessible by majority of climbers without supplementary oxygen. There are two rock sections to navigate before camp 4: Yellow Bands interlayer marble, Phyllis and semi schist rocks and Geneva Spur, an anvil shaped rib of black rocks; they are again set-up with fixed ropes.
his is when the climb starts, the last section of the southwest ridge. It is steep mostly on the snow with some rock section at the Balconies, nice resting platform. The entire route is setup with fixed ropes, which is crucial for safety of all climbers, who are all affected by altitude with low energy and impaired judgments due to oxygen deprivation in the brain and muscle tissue.
From the south summit there is knife edge southeast ridge with dangerous overhanging cornices; the most exposed section of the climb between 3050m Kangshung face and southwest face and Hillary step at the end, a series of imposing rock steps often bypassed on deep the snow, a serious avalanche danger
Our Everest Climbing Services:
The Mount Everest is the highest peak of the World 29028ft. (8848m.) through which the climbing toppers feel themselves as the most proud and adventurous person of the World. Sir Edmond Hillary and Late Tenzing Norge Sherpa first climbed this peak in May 29, 1953, after their long time's effort.
Everest Base camp is situated on the north of Khumbu glacier at high of 18000ft. All the international Mt. Everest climbers assemble here during the starting and at the ending time of their climbing. Normally the climbing duration of this expedition lasts for 90 days. All the climbers who mass there at the base camp seem really busy with excitement for the preparation of their expedition to reach on the summit.
North Face Tents Some climbers climb this mountain on their own risk without any climbing Sherpa guide; and some climbers go with their own climbing Sherpa guide. Most of the teams carry out their own Internet, Satellite phone, Medical Doctor and rest of the modern requirement.
After the Base camp, we have to cross crevasses, Seracs and ice block. Similarly we should face to the way up having Chunks of ice as large as our houses where we should used fixed ropes and aluminum ladders to climb ahead camp 1st 6400m.
Camp 1: 20000ft. (6,400m)
This camp 1 is situated at the flat area of endless snow deep crevasses and mountain walls. Because of the Sun's reflection from this place we get warm and heating ambience at this place. In the night we listen the deep murmuring cracking sounds of crevasses beneath our tent. These are the areas where we have to walk to reach camp 2.
Camp 2. 21000ft. (6,750m)
This camp 2 is situated at the height of the 21000ft, which is located at the foot of the icy mount Lhotse wall though where we have to go ahead. Weather is here is good but bad clouds roll in from the low range of the Himalayan valleys to the bottom of our camp two. But wind here sometimes seems very violent enough to destroy our tents. After climbing these palaces we reach camp 3.
Camp 3. 22300ft. (7,100m)
Camp 3 is located at the height of 22300ft, adjoining to mount Lhotse wall. After climbing the 4000ft. Lhotse wall by using fixed rope and with prior acclimatization it leads us to camp 4. Also on the way we have to ascend the steep allow bands (lose, down -slopping and rotten limestone). From their crossing short snowfield the route moves ahead up the Geneva Spur to the east before finishing the flats of the south col. (Another wells name meaning Saddle of pass). Oxygen should probably be use above base camp 3 in case of needed to the climbers.
Camp 4. 26000ft. (8,400m)
Now we are on camp 4 which located at the height of 26000ft; it is the last camp of the Expedition. From here summit is about 500m, distance far. This is the final and dangerous part of the climbing. This place is besieged by ferocious and violent winds. The normal best way to reach the summit is via the narrow South - East Ridge and it precedes the South Summits 28710ft. From here the way is easy to reach at the summit of the Everest 29028ft; and late Sir Edmond Hillary and l Tenzing Norge Sherpa used this route in 1953.
Outline Itinerary
01April/ Day 01: Arrival and Transfer
02April/ Day 02: Preparation and Briefing for Departure to Everest Region
03April/ Day 03: Kathmandu-Lukla Scenic Flight and short trek
04April/ Day 04: Phakding to Namche Bazaar Trek.
05April/ Day 05: Rest day for acclimatization
06April/ Day 06: Namche Bazaar to Tyangboche Trek
07April/ Day 07: Tyangboche to Dingboche Trek
08April/ Day 08: Dingboche to Lobuche Trek
09April/ Day 09: Rest for acclimatization at Lobuche
10April/ Day 10: Lobuche to Gorakshep Trek
11April/ Day 11: Gorakshep to Base camp Trek.
12April - 29May/Day 12-58: Everest Summit Climbing
30May/ Day 59: Trek down from base camp via Lobuche to Dingboche
01June/ Day 60: Dingboche to Tengboche trek
02June/ Day 61: Tengboche to Namche Bazaar Trek
03June/ Day 62: Namche Bazaar to Lukla Trek.
04June/ Day 63: Fly Back to Kathmandu.
05June/ Day 64: The Leisure day and sightseeing
06June/ Day 65: Transfer for Final Departure
Every Year in spring and autumn the Mt. Everest Expedition could be scheduled from its South Face that is from Nepal.
In autumn you may start this expedition since end of August and complete at around end of October. In this period the temperature toward the expedition area is changing from hot to cold. So, the climber has to face the critical situation for acclimatization for approaching to summit.
However in spring, the temperature to the Everest climbing area is getting from cold to hot which is more convenient for approaching to summit after sufficient acclimatization and practice in various camps. Start at the beginning of April and end at the beginning of June is the best recommended period for Everest Expedition in spring.
Thus we strongly recommend our climbers to choose the spring season for their Everest Summit Dream however, we are ready enough for organizing the Expedition in both autumn and spring of the year.
General Itinerary:
02April/ Day 01: Arrival and Transfer
This day is your arrival date. We welcome and receive you in Tribhuban International Airport, Kathmandu and transfer you to the Hotel for overnight accommodation as booked. (1300M)
03APril/ Day 02: Preparation and Briefing for Departure to Everest Region
This day we are busy for briefing about expedition, documentation and last minute shopping and preparation for departure to the trekking and climbing route. You will be kept in get set position.
04April/ Day 03: Kathmandu-Lukla Scenic Flight and short trek
Today you fly to Lukla from Kathmandu at early morning, take breakfast in Lukla and Trek (4hrs) to Phakding (2652m) where you get teahouse or lodge accommodation in full board basis.
05April/ Day 04: Phakding to Namche Bazaar Trek.
Today you trek (6hrs) from Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3440m) through colourful Khumbu villages where you get teahouse or lodge accommodation in full board basis.
06April/ Day 05: Rest day for acclimatization
Today is the rest day but you may hike to famous Everest View Hotel (3800m) (3hrs) to catch a glimpse of Mt. Everest and back to Namche visit Hilary and Sherpa museum. You get teahouse or lodge accommodation in full board basis.
07April/ Day 06: Namche Bazaar to Tyangboche Trek
Today you trek (5hrs) from Namche Bazaar to Tyangboche (3850m) visit significant Buddhist monastery lodge accommodation where you get teahouse or lodge accommodation in full board basis.
08April/ Day 07: Tyangboche to Dingboche Trek
Today you trek (4-5hrs) from Tyangboche to Dingboche (4350m) catch glimpses of Lhotse and Ama Dablam where you get teahouse or lodge accommodation in full board basis.
09April/ Day 08: Dingboche to Lobuche Trek
Today you trek (4hrs) from Dingboche to Lobuche (5018m) where you get teahouse or lodge accommodation in full board basis.
10April/ Day 09: Rest for acclimatization at Lobuche
Today is the day for rest and acclimatization at Lobuche for further trekking.
11April/ Day 10: Lobuche to Gorakshep Trek
Today you trek (3hrs) from Lobuche to Gorakshep (5170m) where you get teahouse or lodge accommodation in full board basis.
12April/ Day 11: Gorakshep to Base camp Trek.
Today you trek (2hrs) from Gorakshep to Everest Base camp (5200m). You will have preparation for tented camping in Base camp for further expedition. Here you get full board services.
13April- 28May: Everest Summit Climbing
These days are the major climbing days for you to ascend the summit of most awaited Mt. Everest. After some day’s acclimatization and exercise you will be taken to the 2nd camp to be closer to the summit of (8,848m) where you will be provided food for high altitude. We are allowed to trek from camp 1 to camp 2 or vice versa for more practice and acclimatization. Finally we wish for your success to reach in the summit. Here you get full board service with tented camp accommodation.
29May/ Day 57: Trek down from base camp via Lobuche to Dingboche
After a successful summit of Mt. Everest (hopefully), you will be taken back to Dingboche (4260m) via Lobuche (5218) from Everest Base Camp where you get teahouse or lodge accommodation in full board basis.
30May/ Day 58: Dingboche to Tengboche trek
You are descending toward Tengboche (3860m) by trek (4hrs) from Dingboche on this day where you get teahouse or lodge accommodation in full board basis.
31May/ Day 59: Tengboche to Namche Bazaar Trek
From Tengboche you are descending down to Namche bazaar (3440m) after 4 hrs trek where you get teahouse or lodge accommodation in full board basis.
01June/ Day 60: Namche Bazaar to Lukla Trek.
Today is your last day for Trek (7hrs) from Namche Bazaar to Lukla (2840m) where you get teahouse or lodge accommodation in full board basis.
02June/Day 61: Fly Back to Kathmandu.
Today you fly from Lukla to Kathmandu same about 35 minute and we transfer to your booked Hotel with BB Plan accommodation.
03June/ Day 62: The Leisure day and sightseeing
This day we take you for sightseeing in and around Kathmandu (Hanumandhoka Durbar Square, Swoyambhunath, Boudhanath, and Pashupatinath) and Farewell-Celebration dinner with local typical cultural experience in Restaurant.
04June/Day 63: Transfer for Final Departure
This is the day that we are really missing you. We transfer you to the airport or any port for final departure or alternatively join other activities.
Note:
The above itinerary is a guideline and standard suggested pattern chosen by majority of our customers. Your final itinerary will be customized according to your available time and requirements.
The final itinerary duration and schedule may be reduced or extended depending on your time, budget, your fitness, class of service or any other preferences. The quote will be provided for you initial requirements and can be adjusted with mutual agreement should you require modifying these requirements.
Everest (8848m) the Highest Peak in the World.
Mount Everest is the highest peak in the world standing at an elevation of 29028ft. (8848m.) atop which the climbers feel as if they are standing over the cloud in the sky. Sir Edmund Hillary and Late Tenzing Norge Sherpa first climbed this peak on May 29, 1953, after a long relentless effort.
Everest Base camp is situated on the north of Khumbu glacier at a height of 18000ft. All the international Mt. Everest climbers assemble here during the starting and at the ending time of their climbing. Normally the climbing duration of this expedition lasts for 90 days. All the climbers who mass there at the base camp seem really busy with excitement for the preparation of their expedition to reach on the summit.
Some climbers climb this mountain on their own risk without any climbing Sherpa guide; and some climbers go with their own climbing Sherpa guide. Most of the teams carry own their on Internet, Satellite phone, Medical Doctor and rest of the modern requirement.
After the base camp, we have to cross crevasses, Seracs and ice block. Similarly we should face to the way up having Chunks of ice as large as our houses where we should used fixed ropes and aluminum ladders to climb ahead camp 1(6400m).
Camp 1: 20000ft. (6400m)
Everest South Face ExpeditionCamp 1 is situated in a flat area of endless snow deep crevasses and mountain walls. Because of the Sun's reflection from this place we get warm and heating ambience at this place. In the night we listen the deep murmuring cracking sounds of crevasses beneath our tent. These are the areas where we have to walk to reach camp 2.
Camp 2. 21000ft. (6750m)
Camp 2 is situated at the height of the 21000ft, which is located at the foot of the icy mount Lhotse wall though where we have to go ahead. Weather is here is good but bad clouds roll in from the low range of the Himalayan valleys to the bottom of our camp two. But wind here sometimes seems very violent enough to destroy our tents. After climbing these palaces we reach camp 3.
Camp 3. 22300ft. (7100m)
Camp 3 is located at the height of 22300ft, adjoining to mount Lhotse wall. After climbing the 4000ft. Lhotse wall by using fixed rope and with prior acclimatization it leads us to camp 4. Also on the way we have to ascend the steep allow bands (lose, down -slopping and rotten limestone). From their crossing short snowfield the route moves ahead up the Geneva Spur to the east before finishing the flats of the south col. (Another wells name meaning Saddle of pass). Oxygen should probably be use above base camp 3 in case of needed to the climbers.
Camp 4. 26000ft (8,400m)
Now we are at camp 4 which located at the height of 26000ft. It is the last camp of the Expedition. From here summit is about 500m, distance far. This is the final and dangerous part of the climbing. This place is besieged by ferocious and violent winds. The normal best way to reach the summit is via the narrow South - East Ridge and it precedes the South Summits 28710ft. From here the way is easy to reach at the summit of the Everest 29028ft; and late Sir Edmund Hillary and l Tenzing Norge Sherpa used this route in 1953.
International Everest South Face Expedition Spring
Entry/Exit Lukla
07 April 2016
Everest South FaceItinerary
04 April 2016 Day 01: Arrival Kathmandu & transfer to hotel
05 April 2016 Day 02: Prepared for expedition
06 April 2016 Day 03: Officially briefing in Ministry of Tourism
07 April 2016 Day 04: Fly to Lukla 2800m. & trek to Phakding 2640m-Lodge
08 April 2016 Day 05: Phakding - Namche Bazar 3446m – Lodge
09 April 2016 Day 06: Namche (3446m) & Acclimatization – Lodge
10 April 2016 Day 07: Namche - Thyanboche 3800m – Lodge
11 April 2016 Day 08: Thyanboche - Pheriche 4243m – Lodge
12 April 2016 Day 09: Pheriche - Lobuche 4930m - Lodge
13 April 2016 Day 10: Everest Base Camp 5360m- Camping
14 April - 31 May 2016 Day 11-58 Climbing Period Mt. Everest 8848 meters
01 June 2016 Day 59: Base Camp - Thyanboche 3800m – Lodge
02 June 2016 Day 60: Thyanboche - Phakding – Lodge
03 June 2016 Day 61: Phakding - Lukla (2800m)
04 June 2016 Day 62: Lukla – Kathmandu
05 June 2016 Day 63: Kathmandu
06 June 2016 Day 64: Final Departure
Climbing Equipment List
Cost: Group & climbing Permit join basis
Everest South Face Permit fee Per Person USD 11000
Expedition Package Per Person USD 6500
Climbing Per Sherpa USD 4000 (if required)
Personal Bio Data
Cost Includes
Everest South Face Expedition4 Nights Hotel in Kathmandu with bed & breakfast – 3 star hotel
Kathmandu - Lukla – Kathmandu flight ticket
Expedition package includes only 40 KG cargo from Kath. to Lukla and 30 KG back
Trekking food and accommodation Lukla to Everest B. C. as fallow itinerary
Food for trekking in (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Expedition food in Base camp ((Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
1 climber get 50 KG Load from Lukla to Everest B.C and 40 KG back till Lukla
1 tent for 1 climber in base camp north face or Similar
Mattresses, Dining tent, store tent, toilet tent, table and chairs at Base camp
Liaison officer's allowances equipment, flight ticket, insurance, daily wages
E.B.C. Staff’s equipment allowances, Life, Medical & daily wages
Helicopter rescue insurance only for Nepal staff
Peak permit for Everest South side
All pick up & drop transfer airport-hotel-airport in Kathmandu
Experience Base camp Guide, Cook, Kitchen boy
Emergency Oxygen - Mask and regulator (If use, pay it )
Local Mobile phone service
Solar panel for light and charges batteries
Welcome dinner with Cultural Nepali dance & songs
Cost Excludes
Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
Climbing food, Gas, equipment
Emergency evacuation, Helicopter rescue if required
Nepal custom duty for import of expedition goods arriving into Nepal
Carrying bonus for Sherpa USD 1000
Filming permit
Ice fall fees, fixed rope charge
Garbage Deposit USD 4000 (Sharing with all climber)
Extra cost if required
Russian oxygen 4 litters: USD 400
Mask – Regulator per set USD 600
Climbing equipment for the mt. Everest expedition
Alpine Climbing Harness: Alpine Climbing Harness should be light and simple in design, easy to put on and take off with gloves on, with positively foolproof locking features.
Crampons: Crampons must fit boots perfectly; steel crampons with anti-balling and ability to toe point positively and safely into ice.
Ice axe: Ice axe should be versatile light general purpose ice climbing axe not too aggressive.
Ascender: Ascender or Jamar, a mechanical device used for ascending on a rope; must be suitable to be used with gloves or mittens.
Multi-LED Head Lamp: Multi-LED Head Lamp and spare batteries are essential items, we do not recommend single bulb lights due to its low reliability and a single point of failure.
Karabiners: Minimum 2 locking carabineers, 1 large and 1 small and 4 regular.
Rappel device: Figure 8, ACT or similar; be familiar with Munter Hitch as it may safe your life if you loose your Rappel device and you will at some stage
Ski poles: Very handy for the approach; adjustable types are the best and are recommended type
Slings: One 3m (10ft) and three 2m (6ft).
Masks, hoses, and regulators: Good quality for your safety.
Altimeter :
Climbing helmet: Climbing helmet is essential safety gear for crossing areas under rocks and ice cliffs; light weight is an essential feature
Clothing
For under garments we recommend Merino Wool from Icebreaker because the company understands climbers and mountaineers needs and utilises the best quality material in the world. No other company can at this stage match Icebreaker quality. The quality in extreme conditions is essential for your comfort and safety. Merino wool is the finest wool and it matches cotton with softness and polypropylene with insulation and breath-ability because it takes moisture away from the body and keeps you dry and warm. Due to its natural nano-tube construction it has antibacterial properties, so it stays usable for much longer. It is slightly more expensive then polypropylene so is climbing and trekking.
Upper Body:
One T-shirt Icebreaker Merino 150 or lightweight 200.
Two long Icebreaker Merino 150 or lightweight 200 shirts.
One polar fleece pullovers, medium weight.
One polar fleece jacket.
One Gore-Tex waterproof and breathable jacket with large hood to accommodate climbing helmet.
Lightweight down jacket for chilly days in base camp or warm layer when stopping for short breaks.
One very warm goose-down (duvet) jacket with hood or a down/duvet suit if you prefer, for high altitude use.
Note: Your clothing should be kept dry using waterproof stuff sacks, bin-liners, or large plastic bags.
Hands:
One pair lightweight poly-liner gloves. These will be worn when tying knots, but not inside your mitts
One pair mittens, consists of 1 Goretex over mitt matched with the very warm polar fleece mitt liner
Heads:
Warm hat wool or synthetic that covers your ears
Balaclava
Scarf or neck sleeve
Face mask
Ball cap or brimmed sun cap
Glacier Sunglass with side shields
One pair ski goggles (optional with light and dark lens)
Bandana or head scarf, useful for dusty conditions
Lower Body:
Icebreaker Merino 150 underwear briefs
One pair walking shorts
One pair walking trousers for trekking and around camp
Two pair Icebreaker Merino 150 or lightweight 200 thermal bottoms
One pair Icebreaker Merino 200 weight thermal bottoms
One pair polar fleece trousers
One pair Gore-Tex trousers or bibs. Waterproof/breathable with full side zips
One pair of Goose-down (duvet) trousers or bibs. You may prefer a down (duvet)
Note: Your clothing should be kept dry using waterproof stuff sacks, bin-liners, or large plastic bags.
Feet:
One pair One-Sport Millet Everest Overboots or equivalent (with Aveolite liners; good quality plastic shells with inner boots; avoid tight fit with heavy socks.)
One pair sturdy leather or synthetic (Gortex) hiking boots with good ankle support for the walk to advanced base camp
One pair cross-trainers, running shoes and/or sandals for Kathmandu and in camp
One pair down booties (optional)
Two pair med-heavy poly or wool socks
Two Pair of liner socks. Polypropylene or wool
Vapour barrier liner socks or plastic bread-bags
Two pair lightweight trekking socks, poly or wool
Light Icebreaker Merino wool or cotton socks for in town.
Travel and Sleeping Gear
Rucksacks and Travel Bags:
One medium rucksack (50-70 litters / 3000-4500 cubic inches, can be used for airplane carry).
Two large (120 L / 7500 cubic inch) duffle kit bags for clothing and equipment. Must be durable for use on pack animals.
Small padlocks for duffel kit bags.
Sleeping Gear:
For high altitude, one down (duvet) sleeping bag (rated to –35 C (-30 F). In the high camp, you can sleep in your down (duvet) clothing inside your sleeping bag;.
For base camp, one additional sleeping bag (good to -20 C (-5 F).
At least 3 closed cell foam mats for use in base camp and high altitude, which can be purchased in Kathmandu inexpensively; we do not recommend inflatable mats due to high probability of accidental puncture.
Note: Your sleeping bags should be kept dry using waterproof stuff sacks, bin-liners, or large plastic bags
Medical
Personal Hygiene:
Personal hygiene supplies;
Two tubes lip sun cream, 1 large tube skin sun cream (min. factor 30);
Anti-mosquito cream;
One toothpaste/brush set;
One bar soap or hand sanitizer gel/1 small synthetic towel;
Hand wipes.
Medical Supplies:
Note: Small personal first-aid kit. (Simple and Light) Aspirin, first-aid tape, plasters (band-aids), personal medications, etc. The leaders will have extensive first-aid kits,
Personal prescription medications. Please let your leader know about any medical issues before the climb.
One skin blister repair kit.
medications are inexpensive and readily available in Kathmandu with no doctor's prescription;.
One small bottle of anti-diarrhea pills (Imodium).
One small bottle of anti-headache pills.
One small bottle cough and/or cold medicine.
One course antibiotics for stomach infection, available locally at chemist shop or pharmacy with no doctor's prescription.
One course antibiotics for chest infection, available locally at chemist shop or pharmacy with no doctor's prescription.
One small bottle anti-altitude sickness pills: Diamox, Acetylzolamide. For more about this medication, please contact us.
Do not bring sleeping pills. They are a respiratory depressant non compatible with high altitude physiology.
One small bottle of water purification tablets or water filter.
Earplugs.
Extra prescription glasses/contact lens. Contact lens wearers, please bring glasses in case of emergency.
Personal Food
Our skilful cooks will prepare 3 delicious hot meals and plenty of drinks each day in base camp, as well as in camp 2 on the mountain. This meals will consist of soup, local cheese & sausage, biscuits, dried noodles, potatoes, rice, porridge, butter, dried and tinned vegetables, fruit, meats, and fish, tea with milk and sugar, powdered juice drink, and drinking chocolate. Our Sherpas will be carrying this food to the higher camps.
We ask only members to bring 5 dehydrated meals (freeze-dried dinners) for their summit attempt. On summit day you will be at high elevation and you will be affected by the altitude with very limited appetite and for period so it is important to have flavours you most likely will consume.
We cannot cater for specific personal and uncommon foods and flavours. If you have any unusual, non-standard or specific personal, cultural or religious dietary requirements, which can only be satisfied with imported product, we ask you to bring your own imported daily snack and energy foods.
We do not provide “snack” food such as chocolate or "energy-bars". We ask that you bring or buy your own "snack" or daily cold energy food in Kathmandu or in home country. From our experience 3-6 kilos/6-12 pounds is a sufficient amount. A growing variety of imported foods such as European and American cheeses, chocolates, biscuits, cookies, nuts, and locally made power-bars are now available in Kathmandu, at realistic prices. However, imported brands of power bars, GU, re-hydration drinks, dehydrated food, "freeze-dried meals", imported cheese and sausage may not be available. If you want these items, you must bring them from your home country. Many of our members, especially Britons, Europeans, and Australians with tiny baggage allowances, now purchase their daily snacks in Kathmandu. Our schedule in Kathmandu allows sufficient time for shopping.
Miscellaneous Practical Items
Miscellaneous Practical Items:
1 small roll of repair tape, 1 sewing repair kit;
1 cigarette lighter, 1 small box matches;
1 compass or GPS;
1 battery powered alarm clock/watch;
1 digital camera with extra cards and extra batteries;
Nylon stuff sacks for food and gear storage, large Ziplocs are also useful;
3 Water bottles (1 litre) wide-mouth Nalgene (1 is a pee bottle)
1 plastic cup and spoon;
1 small folding knife;
Binoculars (optional);
4 large, waterproof, disposable rubbish sacks;
Passport, 2 extra passport photos, flight ticket, flight itinerary;
Separate photocopies of passport and relevant visa pages, proof of insurance;
dollars, pounds or euros cash for purchasing Nepalese visa at Kathmandu airport, Tibet visa, for paying for restaurants and hotels, for gratuities, snacks, and to purchase your own drinks and gifts;
Credit cards, Bank/ATM/Cash machine cards for use for withdrawing funds from cash machines (bring a photocopy of your cards), traveler's checks, etc.
1 bathing suit/swimming costume (you never know);
Base camp entertainment. It is good to bring additional items which you have found to be useful on previous expeditions. For example: paperback books, playing cards, ipod mp3 player, short-wave radio, game boys, musical instruments, ear plugs, lots of batteries, etc.;
travel clothes for base camp and in town;
Please be sure and bring your patience and try to keep an open, relaxed, positive and friendly attitude as travelling in this part of the world may be very different than what you are used to, but things always seem to fall into place at the last moment.
Note: This is not an exhaustive list. Please submit other equipment concerns and suggestions.
Oxygen
On Everest, although some climbers wish to try to summit it without supplemental oxygen, most of members would prefer to have oxygen available. We only allow members to climb Everest with the supplemental oxygen available. How much oxygen one requires is an individual decision; some people want 1 bottle, others want 12; our only requirement is that every expedition team member must have at least one oxygen bottle available for personal use, which will constitute at the minimum an emergency supply for climber to get down to at least camp 4. Our experience indicates five oxygen bottles is usually a sufficient for average climber. All of the equipment is guaranteed to work well together, and it is easy to use, with simple threaded and snap-on fittings which require no tools. We have a 40% buy back policy on unused oxygen bottles, and masks, hoses, and regulators in good condition.
Note: You may have to carry some or all of your own oxygen on summit day, as well as up and down the mountain. If possible, the groups Sherpa will help stock the high camps, as well as share in carrying extra bottles during summit attempts. If you are concerned you might not be able to carry your own oxygen, you may wish to hire a personal Sherpa.
Fitness requirements
Fitness requirements
If you want to climb Everest, you're going to have to be in extremely good physical shape. Basic fitness training should start well in advance, at the minimum of 12 month with main emphasis on cardiovascular training, assuming you are an amateur athlete and you are fit for strenuous athletic exercises. The main reason for your cardiovascular training is to increase your heart-lung oxygen capacity, so you can deliver sufficient amount of oxygen to your muscular and brain tissue in extremely low partial oxygen pressure. Acclimatization to high altitude is both a function of cardiovascular capacity as well as your personal physiology adaptation capacity, which you will only find out, when you above 8000m. Small percentage of people no matter how fit they are at sea level will not be able to adapt to high altitude, generally however the fitter you are the better your body will be able to cope with the altitude.
Altitude Hazards and Complications
The primary concern of mountaineers as altitude increases is the partial oxygen pressure decrease. There is a fine balance of pressure between your internal oxygen pressure in your lungs and the outside world, which allows your lungs to absorb the oxygen and deliver it to your blood stream, it is called partial oxygen pressure. With the altitude the outside pressure drops, while the internal pressure remains constant and at about 9000m you will not be able to absorb any oxygen at all with predictable outcome despite the amount of oxygen in the air is the same. Our system has evolved at the sea level, where it functions perfectly and it doesn’t at high elevation. The human body has however phenomenal ability to adapt given appropriate conditioning and time, it is called acclimatization.
Low levels of oxygen in the blood can cause number of conditions such as Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS), which is easily treatable and reversible condition but it can lead to more serious conditions such as High Altitude Celebral Edeme (HACE) and High Altitude Pulmonary Edema (HAPE). Low level of blood oxygen can lead to the body thermal inefficiencies causing frostbites and hypothermia.
Other condition caused by the effects of high altitude is thrombosis or embolism.
At high elevation due to lower UV absorption by the atmosphere and reflections from the snow there is high risk of sunburn.
The other hazards include broken bones due to falls, avalanche, ice fall or rock fall.
Nepal Face
Nepal with 1310 identified Himalayan peaks over 6000m including 8 out of 14 highest peaks in the world is unquestionably a premier mountaineering and climbing destination for thousands of climbers and mountaineers testing their skills and endurance and fulfilling their desire to summit a Himalayan peak and marvel the world from its rooftop. Currently there are 326 peaks open for climbing and mountaineering in Nepal.
