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.Â
Itinerary
| Day 1 | Arrival in Kathmandu |
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| 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 |
Price per person
| 1 Person | 4225USD |
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Price includes
- Guiding fee
- Accommodation
- All meals during trip
- Flights
- Lifts
- Transport during the trip
- Permit and entrance fees
- Porters
Other details
Skill level required | Intermediate |
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Fitness level required | Fit |
Meeting point | Kathmandu |
Accommodation | Mountain lodges or tents at base camps. |
More info | You must be physically and mentally well-prepared, with some basic technical mountaineering and climbing skills. |
