EVEREST SUPPORT TREK AND CLIMB

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ITINERARY

Trip Description

This is an opportunity to accompany the Everest climbing team during their approach march and acclimatising mountain. We will attempt either Nirekha (6150m), or the more popular Island Peak (6189m) depending on the snow/ice conditions. Nirekha is a little known peak with a great view. From the summit the panorama includes Pumori, Cho Oyu, Nuptse, Lhotse and Everest. You can look right into the Western Cwm.  Island Peak is set right under the stupendous South Face of Lhotse, the biggest and baddest of Himalayan "big walls". Both climbs are excellent.


The Khumbu valley is a  mythic place,  first explored by Eric Shipton in 1951, who thereby proved that the great mountain could be climbed from Nepal. We will be trekking through not only foreign lands but also through the past.

PRICE

The price  is for a full trek and climb service, professionally led, using Sherpas for support during the climb.

Included in the price:
All trekking and climbing permits
All road travel and  transfers included in the itinerary
4 Hotel nights in Kathmandu
Main meals (BLD) while in camps and lodges
transport of personal kit (up to 15kg each) to base camp and back.
2 nights at Everest base-camp
Group climbing gear and fixed ropes on climb
Shared tents on climb and at Everest base-camp

Not included:
International flights to Kathmandu
Meals in Kathmandu
Medical evacuation insurance
Holiday Insurance
Excess baggage beyond 15kg personal baggage on trek
Nepalese visas (Obtainaable on arrival at Kathmandu)
Personal climbing kit and clothing (can be rented in Kathmandu)
Gratuities for hotel and expedition staff

INSURANCE

For this trip you must have medical evacuation and trip cancellation insurance. If you purchase them separately we recommend IHI for medical emergencies (http://www.ihi.com/).
We strongly recommend the purchase of trip cancellation and travel insurance. Travel insurance should  provide coverage for trip cancellation and interruption, travel delays, baggage delay,  loss of baggage and travel documents

VISA

Foreign travellers to Nepal need visas which you can obtain on arrival in Nepal. Your passport must have 1 spare page  and you will need a passport photo and the equivalent of 50 USD (approximately).

EQUIPMENT AND CLOTHING

Kit must be light and functional. Heavy, unsuitable and excess kit will only hinder your trek and climb:

TRAVEL
passport + photocopy + spare passport photographs
credit cards + cash
copy of insurance certificate

BIVOUAC
sleeping bag (good to -10C)
sleeping bag liner
light sleeping mat
mug, bowl, spoon for high camps.
lighter

SUN PROTECTION
sun hat (cricket style is good)
glacier glasses and spare sun glasses
glacier cream and lip cream

CLOTHING
ski hat
balaclava or neck gaiter
weather proof outer-shell jacket
thin gloves
leather palmed ski gloves
light duvet jacket
glacier shirt (light, long sleeve shirt)
pile or fleece jacket
base layer shirt
weather proof outer-shell pants
pile or fleece pants
base layer pants
thin and thick socks
gaiters
climbing boots (must be stiff enought to take crampons)
trekking boots or sturdy trainers

HARDWARE
head torch  with plenty spare batteries
light water bottle (local plastic  bottle is good)
50l litre rucksack
Alpine ice axe
light crampons
harness
ascender or jumar
figure 8 descender
2 locking krabs
2 non-locking krabs
1 long sling (120cm)
8mm dia cord, 3m long


FIRST AID
personal medical supplies
blister kit
spare glasses/lenses (for the myopic, hyperopic or presbyopic)

RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL EXTRAS;
light helmet
ski sticks
camera

EXPEDITION LEADER

Youir will trek in to base camp and climb Nirekha (or Island peak) with the climbing team. On the way out you will be accompanied by a Sherpa  guide.

MEDICAL EXAMINATION and VACCINATIONS

It  is imperative that you are fit and strong and in good health.  Please ensure that you have seen your doctor and provide us with a medical certificate that you are fit for the expedition, and that you have the necessary innoculations for the countries you will be travelling through. We must be informed of any medical conditions that may affect you during the course of the trek. We will treat the information with full confidentiality.

SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS and EXPEDITION FIRST AID

On this expedition we will be carrying a small satellite phone and two-way radios. We will also provide a basic expedition first aid kit. You should bring your own personal first aid kit.