Kyojo Ri 6186m and Ama Dablam 6812m “Rapid Ascent Descent Expedition” - Xtreme Climbers Treks and Expedition

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Trip Overview

Country Nepal

Peak Name Kyojo Ri & Ama Dablam

Max. Elevation 6812m

Duration 28 days

Route Southwest Ridge

Range Mahalangur

Difficulty Hard

Best Season Spring / Autumn

Accommodation Hotel + Lodge + Tent

Kyajo Ri, the standard ascent via South West Ridge from base camp at around 4,600m to C1 at over 5,300m, involves a 2-hour hike over a grassy spur and boulders. C1 to C2 involves some technical climbing at French Alpine (AD+) over mixed-face slopes up to 55 Degrees and the negotiation of a glacier. C2 to the summit at 6,186m has been rated at French Alpine Grade D+ by the previous expedition. It involves a 15-hour return journey over a glacial ridge, with some mixed rock and ice pitches up to 60 Degrees.

Kyajo Ri is shorter but due to its technical difficulty of Rock + Ice mixed climbing, it is often compared with Mt. Ama Dablam. Requires multiple camps above base camp, rather than being a quick hit from a high camp. If you are looking for a more challenging and 'complete' Himalayan experience than might be gained on some of the popular 'trekking' peaks, this could be it. We classified this peak as an expedition peak therefore we aim to climb in 'Expedition Style' utilizing fixed ropes, a few high camps with the Support of a Climbing Sherpa guide.

Ama-Dablam 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 a Hot meal.

Trip Facts

Country: Nepal
Himal (Region): Mahalangur
Climbing Route:

Mt. Kyojo Ri 6186m ( Commercial normal route Southwest Ridge

Chance of Rock Fall. Alternative Routes: Northeast Face.

Climbing Grade: I/II or Alpine PD+

Mt. Ama Dablam 6812m. Southwest ridge

Climbing Grade: Rock Difficulty: 5.8 (YDS)

Route Type: Mountaineering

Difficulty: Alpine 6

Climbing Grade: I/II or Alpine PD+
Climbing Duration: 3.N/4.Days Kyojo Ri 6186m and 3.N/4.Days Mt. Ama Dablam.
Activities: Trekking, Lake Safari, Peak and mountain climbing.
Climbing Elevation: 6,186m Kyajo Ri (NMA Peak)
Climbing Elevation: 6,812m Mt. Ama Dablam (DoT)
Total Duration of trekking/expedition: 28 days Kathmandu-Mountain-Kathmandu

Trip Highlights

A scenic flight from Kathmandu-Lukla-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 such as AmaDablam 6,812m, Kongde 6,187m, Thame Peak, Thamserku 6,626m, and Khagtega 6,782m. Ngozomba Glacier is the largest glacier in the Himalayas.
Combine technical Ice + Rock climbing of Kyojo Ri and summits.
Summit of Ama Dablam 6812m

Itinerary

Arrival in Kathmandu [1300 m/4264 ft] Arrive at any time, Xtreme Climbers vehicle and represent we'll pick you up from Tribhuvan International Airport and take you to the hotel. Your included activities consist of refreshments, an introduction to your guide, as well as an introduction on The Trek.

Today your trip comes to an end. After breakfast at your hotel, you now have free time. If it is the day that you fly back home/ onward to your travel destination, we will transfer you to the airport on time. Or you could extend your stay or you may get our assistance for additional activities that you are interested in.

Cost includes

Arrival & Departure: Airport - Hotel transfers – Airport (Pick Up and Drop).
Hotel Accommodation In Kathmandu: 3-night Hotel (5* Standard) Hotel Accommodation in Kathmandu B/B
Farewell Dinner: Farewell Dinner in a Tourist standard restaurant with Xtreme Climbers Staff.
Permit: Climbing / Entrance / National park Permit: Lukla VDC entrance permit, NMA Climbing permit of Mt. Kyajo Ri 6186m, Mt. Ama Dablam 6812m and Sagarmatha National Conservation area entry, and other required permits.
Liaison Officer: 1 Government Liaison officer with full equipment, salary, and accommodation for mt. Ama Dablam.
Garbage deposit and Management: Stool Shipment Transfer & Garbage Deposit fees for both mountains.
Insurance: Medical & Emergency rescue Insurance for all involved staff during the trek and expedition.
Member transportation [Aircraft]: Fly from Kathmandu– to Lukla as per the scheduled itinerary.

Way Back [Aircraft ]: Lukla to Kathmandu

Expedition Stuffs Transportation: Necessary all equipment Transportation for all Members and staff from Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu (by Air) and from Lukla to Base camp (By Porters or Yak/Mules as per schedule itinerary).

While returning: B.C-Namche (By Yak/Porters as per scheduled itinerary) Namche to Lukla (By Porters) and Lukla to Kathmandu (by small aircraft) as per itinerary.

Member Luggage: Up to 15.Kg per member for personal baggage during the trek/expedition carried by a porter. NOTE: baggage more than 15.Kg p/p will be charged extra additional cost at the Airport.
Lodging & Fooding: Food 3 meals a day (BLD; including tea and coffee) along with accessible accommodation at the Lodge/Tea house/Camp during the Trek, Basecamp, and Camp above.
Climbing Sherpa Guide: Highly + Technically experienced 1 climbing Sherpa Guide (Everest and Ama Dablam Summiteers) for Kyojo Ri and Ama Dablam.
Porter: 2 porters (2 members 1 Porters (30. kg max) Lukla-Mountain-Lukla
At Base Camp and Camp above:

For Climbing Mt. Kyojo Ri: At BC: VE-25 North-Face (Shearing) Tent, Mattresses, Pillows per member will be provided at B.C and camp above C1 and C2 another VE-25 North-face or similar to that Tent will be provided.
For Climbing Ama Dablam: At BC: VE-25 North-Face (Shearing) Tent , Mattresses, and Pillows per member will be provided at B.C and camp above C1 and C3 another VE-25 North-face or similar to that Tent will be provided for both member and climbing Sherpa guide.

Base Camp Staff: Experienced and well-trained Base Camp Cook & kitchen Helpers will be available at Ama B.C.
Base Camp equipment: At Base camp: foam mattresses and pillow per member, 1 Dining Tent, 1 Kitchen Tent, 1 Communication tent, 1 Toilet & 1 Shower Tent, 1 staff tent, 1 Tent for Nepalese base camp staff, Store tent, Tables & chairs & all necessary cooking gears will be available.
Heater: Heater for base camp in each Dining room and other necessary camp as per program.
Solar/Generator/Light: Solar panel or Generator for battery charge and light at Ama Dablam base camp for use.
Staff Salary and allowance: All Nepalese staff, Climbing Sherpa Climbing + Daily wages including Porters and Yak daily wages, salaries, equipment, and food. As per the programmed Itinerary.
Map: Trekking Route Map.
Medical kit Box: Comprehensive Medical kit for local staff use only.
Certificate: Mt. Kyajo-Ri Peak climbing certificate issued by NMA and Mt. Ama Dablam (after climbing both mountains successfully).

Cost Excludes

Airfare: International flight airfare (from and to Kathmandu).
Nepal entry Visa fee: Nepal Visa fee USD 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 costs 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: The Summit bonus for Both mountains USD 1250. minimum per climbing Sherpa.
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.

NOTE: Climbing Gears and Equipment belong to Xtreme Climbers used during Trekking / Expedition. Should return back to the company after completing the Trekking / Expedition.

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