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Triple Peak Adventure |
Duration : 21 Days
Grade : Demanding - 5 |
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 The peaks we have chosen for this training are in close proximity to Mt Everest and offer true high altitude in the Himalayas! We will climb Island Peak (6119m), Pokalde Peak (5700m), and Lobuche East (6120m) on this 21 day trip. The routes follow a variety of terrain – from steep snow walls to rock ridges. Although we will definitely use ropes on these mountains, the routes are only slightly technical in nature.
This trip is perfect for those who have completed an Introduction to Mountaineering Course, or similar and want to expand themselves to a High Altitude Climbing Career!
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| Day 01 |
Arrival in Kathmandu and transport to the Hotel.
Welcome dinner at a local Indian food restaurant. |
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| Day 02 |
The morning will be spent briefing for the trek ahead and going through equipment. The afternoon is free for packing and purchasing last minute items.
No scheduled meals. |
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| Day 03 |
Very early morning wake up to get to catch the flight to Lukla (2800m). After we arrive in Lukla, we’ll have a breakfast in a local teahouse before we stroll leisurely down the trail to our first night’s stop, Phakding (2500m).
Breakfast - Lukla, Lunch – packed lunched eaten on the trail, Dinner – teahouse. |
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| Day 04 |
Trek up the trail to Namche Bazar (3400m). This day is the first day you may catch a glimpse of Everest through the trees!
Breakfast – teahouse, Lunch – packed lunch eaten on the trail, Dinner – teahouse. |
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| Day 05 |
Because we’ve ascended beyond the recommended maximum limit the day before, we must spend a rest day in Namche to acclimatize. Namche is a great town with lots to do and see. There are souvenir shops, bakeries with great cakes and pizza, bars and pool halls. Many people choose to walk the 1.5 hours to the Everest View Hotel, which as the name suggests, has great views of Everest and Ama Dablam.
Breakfast – teahouse, Lunch - no scheduled lunch, Dinner – teahouse. |
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| Day 06 |
Trek to Pangboche (3900m). If you chose to stay in Namche the previous day and didn’t see the great views, fear not because today is your day! Stunning views of Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse and Ama Dablam dominate the skyline!
Breakfast – teahouse, Lunch – packed lunch eaten on trail, Dinner – teahouse. |
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| Day 07 |
We’re getting high in the valley now, so today is a short day to Dingboche (4000m). Dingboche is quite a pretty village, set in a stunning valley with Ama Dablam on one side, and the impressive ice walls of Tawache on the other.
Breakfast – teahouse, Lunch – teahouse, Dinner – teahouse. |
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| Day 08 |
Another short day to the small hamlet of Chukung (4400m).
Breakfast – teahouse, Lunch – teahouse, Dinner – teahouse. |
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| Day 09 |
We climb from Chukung up to Island Peak Base camp. No crampons or ice axe are necessary as we walk mainly on a good trail.
Breakfast – teahouse, Lunch – packed lunch, Dinner – Camp food. |
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| Day 10 |
We’ll climb to the impressive high camp on Island Peak.
Breakfast – Camp food, Lunch – Camp food, Dinner – Camp food. |
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| Day 11 |
Early morning start to summit Island Peak (6121m). Return all the way down to Chukung.
Breakfast – Camp food, Lunch – Camp food, Dinner – teahouse. |
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| Day 12 |
We’ll trek now further up-valley to the Kongma-La – a 5300m high pass between the Chukung and Khumbu Valleys and set up camp next to some glacier lakes.
Breakfast – Teahouse, Lunch – Camp food, Dinner – Camp food. |
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| Day 13 |
Early start and we’ll take in the rock peak of Pokalde (5700m). 0
Breakfast – Camp food, Lunch – Camp food, Dinner – Camp food. |
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| Day 14 |
Trek to Lobuche East Base camp.
Breakfast – Camp food, Lunch – packed lunch, eaten on trail, Dinner - Camp food. |
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| Day 15 |
Climb to Lobuche East high camp.
Breakfast – Camp food, Lunch – Camp food, Dinner – Camp food. |
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| Day 16 |
Early morning start to summit Lobuche East (6119m). Return all the way down to Pangboche
Breakfast – Camp food, Lunch – Camp food, Dinner - teahouse |
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| Day 17 |
Trek to Namche Bazar. Celebratory drinks!
Breakfast – teahouse, Lunch – teahouse, Dinner – teahouse. |
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| Day 18 |
Trek to Lukla.
Breakfast – teahouse, Lunch – teahouse, Dinner – teahouse. |
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| Day 19 |
Fly back to Kathmandu. Celebrate!!
Breakfast – teahouse, Lunch – Kathmandu, Dinner – Kathmandu. |
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| Day 20 |
Spare day for sightseeing, shopping, etc
No scheduled meals. |
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| Day 21 |
Fly home. Thanks for joining our expedition!
No scheduled meals. |
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NOTE: Ideally suited to the fit hill walker wishing to expand their experience and while some climbing experience will be useful it is not essential. The above trips can be customized at your request to accommodate your specific requirements. Please email us for further details. |
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Kathmandu is a warm, balmy city. It rarely gets cold through the day. In the pre monsoon season (spring), expect temperatures to 30 degrees Celsius through the day, and down to 15 degrees Celsius overnight. Our hotel offers a storage service for clothing you do not wish to take into the mountains.
Temperatures in the Khumbu valley can be as high as 25 degrees Celsius during the day, but can plummet quickly below zero at night or due to rapidly changing weather. Expect overnight temperatures to reach negative 5-10 degrees Celsius.
Please bring the items on this list: -
• 30-40 liter daypack
• Large 80-100 liter duffel type bag (for yak or porter carry)
• Sleeping bag rated to minus 15 degrees Celsius
• Sleeping mat (Thermarest Ridgerest is best)
• Double plastic mountaineering boots
• Crampons (must fit boots perfectly!)
• Ice axe – 55-60cm
• Climbing harness
• Climbing helmet
• Fig 8 descending device
• Handled ascender (Petzl is best)
• 2 x long prussic loops
• 2 x 120cm nylon slings
• 5 x locking carabiners
• Hiking boots (broken in)
• Boot gaiters
• Hiking poles
• Down jacket with a hood
• Waterproof, breathable jacket (Gore-Tex or similar)
• Waterproof, breathable pants (Gore-Tex or similar)
• Fleece pants
• Thermal underwear x 2 sets
• Lightweight long trousers x 2 pairs (NOT jeans)
• Lightweight synthetic t-shirt x 2
• Socks x 3 pairs
• Warm hat
• Gloves – lightweight windproof
• Gloves – heavyweight wind and waterproof
• Sun hat
• Glacier glasses (Julbo is best)
• Camera
• Small head torch and batteries
• 2 x water bottle (wide mouth Nalgene is best)
• 1 x water bottle (for urine)
First Aid and Miscellaneous Supplies: -
• Blister kit
• Sunscreen
• Lip sunscreen balm
• Anti diarrhea pills
• Anti headache pills
• Stomach antibiotics - Ciprofloxacin
• Altitude sickness medication – Diamox
• Toothbrush/toothpaste
• Antiseptic hand wipes
• Contact lens supplies, etc
• Male/Female hygiene supplies
• Small towel
Please DO NOT bring sleeping pills as they are a respiratory depressant. It’s possible to purchase many medicines in Kathmandu very inexpensively
If you have any further questions or queries, please don’t hesitate to contact us! We look forward to climbing the Himalaya with you! |
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