Trip Overview
Due to its unique, sharply pointed soaring shape Ama Dablam offers the most superb, technical climbing experience in the Himalayas. ascending this sheer peak is the ultimate dream of climbers. Located in the heart of Everest’s Khumbu region, it lies directly above...
Due to its unique, sharply pointed soaring shape Ama Dablam offers the most superb, technical climbing experience in the Himalayas. ascending this sheer peak is the ultimate dream of climbers. Located in the heart of Everest’s Khumbu region, it lies directly above Tengboche Monastery and Pangboche village on the well-worn path to Everest Base Camp. Admired by thousands of Climbers and trekkers every year. From the summit it offers the impeccable summit panoramic views of Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Cho Oyu, Makalu and many more Himalayan peaks. The XTREME CLIMBER’S Ama-Dablam 6,812m Rapid Ascent / Descent 1+1 Ratio (1 member 1 High altitude Climbing Sherpa Guide) Climbing Expedition is reserved and dedicated for those alpinists who have built high altitude skills plus are technically experienced. If you have good previous climbing experience and wish to participate fully as a team member of an expertly led expedition. Then Ama Dablam expeditions provide the ultimate challenge to the world’s most technical peak climb.
The standard and most popular ascent to Ama Dablam is via South-Western Ridge offers a varied and sustained climb with a reasonable level of difficulty. Three high camps C1, C2 and C3 are set up at strategic points. The climb is moderate up to Camp 1, then it gets challenging up along the narrow granite ridge. Negotiating pitches of steep ice and snow slopes, the route gets more technical from Camp 2. From Camp 3, skirt around the hanging glacier or the Dablam, cross snow (A sharp ridge) and bergschrund (A gap or crevasse at the edge) between ice cliffs, and scale the summit.
Trip Facts
- Name of Expedition: Ama Dablam Rapid Ascent / Descent Climbing Expedition.
- Country / Himal (Region): Nepal / Mahalangur
- Climbing Route / Climbing Grade: Southwest ridge / Rock Difficulty: 5.8 (YDS)
- Route Type / Difficulty / Climbing Grade: Mountaineering / Alpine 6 / I/II or Alpine PD+
- Climbing Duration: 4.N/5.Days Mt. Ama Dablam.
- Activities: Trekking, Peak and mountain climbing.
- Climbing Elevation: 6,812m Mt. Ama Dablam (DoT)
- Total Duration of Trekking / Expedition: 13 days Kathmandu-Mountain-Kathmandu
- Best Season: Mid March to End May (Spring) and Mid of Oct till End of Nov (Autumn)
Trip Highlights
- A senick Heli flight from Kathmandu-Namche and Ama Dablam Base Camp to Kathmandu.
- suspension bridges spanning chasms of thin air, through hidden Buddhist monasteries, and into the heart of the warm, rugged Sherpa culture.
- Most enigmatic view of the world’s tallest mountains, Mt. Everest 8,848m, Lhotse 8,516m, Makalu 8,585m, Cho-Oyu 8,201m. and other outstanding mountains as AmaDablam 6,812m, Kongde 6,187m, Thame Peak, Thamserku 6,626m, and Khagtega 6,782m. Ngozomba Glacier, the largest glacier in the Himalayas.
- Combine technical Ice + Rock climbing of Ama Dablam and 6812m summit stand.
Climbing Route & High Camps:
- Ama Dablam 6812m Climbing Facts: From Base Camp, each day of climbing will last four to eight hours. The elevation from Base Camp to C1 is just over 1,000m (3,300 feet), which you can manage in about Four to Six hrs. You will also pass Yak Camp (5,100 meters/16,700 feet), an advanced base camp that may or may not be used. Once at Camp I, you will prepare for the technical part of your climb.
- C1 to C2 covers just over 300m (980 feet) in Three to Five hrs. You will make your way over granite blocks and head to the Yellow Tower, which features modest 4.11- and 4.8-Grade climbing. The exposed ridges are exciting and will fill you with the necessary adrenaline to take on the Yellow Tower itself. From bottom to top, you will make 5.8-grade climbs. Once you top out, you are practically at C2 5900m.
- C2 to C3 is a Three to Five hrs endeavor and arguably the most challenging of your trip. It opens with an exposed ridge traverse to the Grey Tower, a loose but short multi-pitch. This portion of the climb is as challenging as it is fun. The next airy traverse leads you to Mushroom Ridge and a thin ridge walk. C3 sits at 6,277m (20,594 feet).
- C3-Summit and back to C1: The final push from C3 to the summit is another Five to Six-hrs affair. This is a great combination of mixed climbing that will reward you for the hard work (and any slogging) you had to do in the previous days. Fighting the cold, you don’t have to worry about any false summits before hitting the peak and looking out over the immense landscape below.
- C1 to Base camp: same way, easy descent back to Base camp, rest and relax overnight with Hot meal.
Itinerary
Cost includes
- Arrival & Departure: Airport - Hotel transfers – Airport (Pick Up and Drop).
- Hotel Accommodation In Kathmandu: 2 nights 5*Hotel Accommodation in Kathmandu on bed & breakfast Basis-Twin bed sharing Room.
- Permit: Expedition Royalty and permit of Nepal Government to climb Mt. Ama Dablam 6856m, Local VDC, and Sagarmatha National park entry permit, Camping and garbage management fee.
- Member Heli transportation: Way up: Kathmandu-Namche and on the Way Back Ama Dablam B.C to Kathmandu as per scheduled itinerary.
- Climbing Sherpa: Higley experienced Climbing Sherpa Guide (Everest+Ama Dablam Summiteers 1 Member 1 Climbing Sherpa)
- Liaison Officer: 1 Government Liaison officer with full equipment, salary and accommodation.
- Garbage Management: Stool Shipment Transfer & Garbage Deposit fees.
- Insurance: Medical & Emergency rescue Insurance for all involved Xtreme Climbers staff during the trek and expedition.
- Ropes: Fixed and dynamic Ropes as necessary with shearing all teams.
- Trekking Route Map: Trekking Route MAP will be provided
- Expedition Stuffs Transportation: Necessary all equipment Transportation for all Members and Staffs From Namche to Ama Base Camp by porter and from Ama Base Camp to Kathmandu By Heli.
- Member Luggage: Up to 30.Kg per member for personal baggage during the trek carried by a porter or Yak. NOTE: baggage more than 30.Kg p/p will be charged an additional cost.
- Lodging & Fooding during Expedition:
If Tented Expedition,
At Base Camp: Well-managed base camp set up for members & Staff with Food 3 meals a day (BDL, including Tea and Coffee) along with accessible Tented accommodation
- Base Camp Staff: Experienced and well-trained Base camp Cooks & kitchen Helpers as required will be available at B.C.
- Equipment: All Necessary equipment for Camping during the trek/expedition.
If BC Hotel Accommodation,
- At Base Camp Accommodation: Well-managed BC hotel accommodation with attached bathroom, Hot Shower, Wi-Fi, and warm meals “BDL” including Tea and Coffee.
- Xtreme Climbers Duffel Bags / Sun Hat: 120.liter Duffle Bags for each Expedition Member and for the Trekkers 90. liter Duffel bags (2. Trekkers 1 Duffel Bags) and Sun Hat will be provided. NOTE: Used Duffel bags need to be returned after Trek or Expedition.
- Base Camp Equipment: At Base camp: foam mattresses and pillows per member, Dining, Kitchen, Dome Tet (for members), Toilet & Shower, staff tent for Nepalese base camp staff, Store tents, Tables & chairs & all necessary cooking gear.
- Base Camp and Camp Above: Each member will have an individual North-Face VE-25 tent in Base Camp. Base Camp Above C1-C2-C3 Tents for Members (Sharing Basis) and Climbing Sherpa. Base camp above High Food will be provided, including mineral water for everyone.
- Heater only for tented accommodation expedition: Heater for base camp will be provided if necessary.
- Solar/Generator/Light: 1 Solar panel or Generator for battery charge and light at base camp for use.
- Communication: A Radio Walkie-Talkie carried by will be carried by Climbing Sherpa and One Thuraya SAT Phone will be provided for emergency use only. For members (With an additional charge of $.5 per minute).
- Oxygen and Mask Regulator: The Bootle of Oxygen and Mask Regulator will be carried by a Guide for emergency use only with an additional appropriate charge.
- Staff Salary and allowance: All Nepalese staff & porters' daily wages, salaries, equipment, food & clothing.
- Comprehensive Medical kit: A Comprehensive Medical kit will be provided for basic use only.
- Farewell Dinner: Farewell Dinner in a Tourist standard restaurant with Xtreme Climbers Staff.
Cost Excludes
- Air Fare: International flight airfare (from and to Kathmandu).
- Nepal entry Visa fee: Nepal Visa fee US$ 60 per person for 30 days (to be applied for 60 days (USD$ 120).
- Lunch & Dinner: Lunch & dinner during the stay in Kathmandu (also in case of an earlier return from Trekking / Expedition than the scheduled itinerary).
- Extra Night / Cost in Kathmandu / During Trip: The extra nights / cost accommodation in Kathmandu or any other places during the trip. In case of early arrival or late departure, early return from Trekking / Expedition (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary.
- Insurance: Travel and high altitude insurance, accident, medical & emergency evacuation.
- Rescue Evacuation: Medical Insurance and emergency rescue evacuation cost if required. (Rescue, Repatriation, Medication, Medical Tests and Hospitalization costs.)
- Personal Expenses: Telephone, Internet, battery recharge, Hot shower, Laundry, any Alcoholic beverages & soft drinks (during the trek and in Kathmandu but we will serve all kinds of beverages for members in base camp), and also Clothing, Packing Items or Bags, Personal Medical Kit, Personal Trekking /Climbing Gears.
- Filming: Special Filming, Camera and Drone permit fee.
- Internet Service: Internet services are not included in this cost.
- Summit Bonus: Summit bonus for climbing Sherpa $ 850 USD. minimum
- Tips: Calculate some tips for Base camp staff.
- Extra: Any other services or activities, which are not mentioned in the itinerary or Any other item not listed in the “Cost Includes” section.
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