Himalayan alpine mountaineering course
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Learn mountaineering skills and apply them in the Himalayas with Jyamchang, IFMGA-certified mountain guide, on this 25-day alpine mountaineering course.
Himalaya
25 Days
Mar
High
Intermediate
Description
Where better to learn alpine mountaineering skills than the Himalayas? If you learn on some of the highest mountains in the world, you'll be prepared for anywhere future adventures take you. I want to help you realize your alpine mountaineering dreams. That's why I'm offering this 25-day alpine mountaineering course in the Himalayas in Nepal.
Based out of Kathmandu, we will trek to high altitude through the Gokyo Valley and to Everest base camp. Along the way, we practice many different crucial mountaineering skills, including first aid, crevasse rescue, and rope work. In this way, the course is really a combination of classes plus an expedition.
In fact, the full course includes over 6000 m of peak climbing, so you will be able to practice all the new skills you've learned. You'll also practice getting acclimatized to high mountain climates as we gain thousands of meters of altitude. Some summit highlights of the trip are Gokyo Ri, Lobuche, and Island Peak.
Since this is a very long and difficult program, you must think carefully about your own fitness before booking**. I am happy to help you decide if this alpine mountaineering course is right for you.** If you're looking for a Himalayan mountain experience without the emphasis on skill-building, then you can check out some of the other trips I lead in the area. For example, you can join me to climb Mt Lhakpa Ri in Tibet.
If you want to learn high alpine mountaineering skills, then this is the perfect trip for you. The Himalayas are the ideal place to learn, and you'll trek incredible routes and summit world famous peaks.
Inspired? Book your Himalayan alpine mountaineering course today! It will be a great experience of learning and trekking together.
Price includes
- Accommodation included
- Guiding fee
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Transport during the trip
- Permit and entrance fees
- Porters
- Flight to the start
- Lifts tickets
Price details
- Price includes flights between Kathmandu and Lukla, but not your roundtrip flight from your home to Kathmandu. Price does not include tips for local staff about USD 10 per day per porter. Personal travel insurance and medical insurance (required).
Meeting point
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu
Day 2: Kathmandu Preparations and First Aid Class
Day 3: Flight to Lukla – Trek to Phakding – 2656m
Day 4: Trek to Namche Bazaar – 3450m
Day 5: Acclimatization trek Namche Bazaar – 3450m
Day 6: Trek to Dole – 4040m, rope work
Day 7: Trek to Machermo – 4400m, rope work
Day 8: Acclimatization trek Machermo and training – 4452m, rock anchor different types
Day 9: Trek to Gokiyo Lake – 4750m, roping practice
Day 10: Hike up to Gokyo Ri 5364m, back to Dangnak - Himalaya crevasse rescue/theory
Day 11: Trek to Zongla 4830m, over Chola pass 5330 m, crevasse rescue practice
Day 12: Hike up to High camp of Lobuche, practice snow anchorage
Day 13: Summit day of Lobhuche peak, back to Lobuche or stay at high camp
Day 14: From Lobuche, hike to Kalapather, and Everest BC
Day 15: Trek to Chucking over Khongmala pass
Day 16: Chuking Peak, short rope practice
Day 17: Rest day, short rope and short rappel practice at cuckung around lodge
Day 18: Hike to island peak base camp
Day 19: Summit day for island peak, and back to base camp
Day 20: Back to Pangboche
Day 21: Back to Namche
Day 22: Back to Lukla
Day 23: Fly back to Kathmandu
Day 24: Free day in Kathmandu
Day 25: Fly home
Details
More info
You must be physically and mentally well-prepared, with some basic technical mountaineering and climbing skills. Guide ratio 10 : 3.
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About the guide
Jyamchang & Guides' Team
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Mountain Guide
Hi! I'm Jyamchang, IFMGA/NNMGA certified mountain guide. I work together with a team of certified and professional mountain and trekking guides. If I'm not available to guide you, one of my colleagues will take great care of you.
I come from the East part of Nepal, between Makalu (8,470m) and Kangchenjunga (8,586m). I am IFMGA/UIAGM fully certified since 2009.
I have 20+ experience of climbing in the Himalaya. I’ve climbed Mt Everest (7 times), Mt Cho Oyu in Tibet (2 times), Mt Ama Dablam (8 times), Baruntse (2 times), Island peak (15 times), Lobuche (10 times), Pokhalde (10 times), Mera peak (10 times), Mehera peak (5 times), Chulu far east (3 times), Mt Shishapangma until camp 3, Manaslu until 7200m, and Chulu West, Lhakpa ri and other another few more times.
I also have extensive experience of climbing in Europe: France, Italy, UK and Norway (where I work for three months during the summer as a glacier guide).
I'm also a technical mountain rescue coordinator for the 8000's.
It will be my pleasure to guide you through your journey whether for trekking, peak climbing or any mountaineering expedition. Get in touch and let's discuss about the purpose of your trip.
Languages
Nepali | English
Certificates
NNMGA | IFMGA
What people are saying about this trip
Madison
This company made my trip to Nepal and Himalaya to a great and memorable journey! The guide is professional, friendly and everything was well organized. I went to Himalayan Alpine Mountaineering course who is a great way to experience both trekking and climbing in Himalaya.
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