Everest Schedule & Prices
Dates: March 29 - June 1, 2008
(end date subject to change)
Cost: $65,000
Deposit: $20,000
Balance: $45,000 due 120 days prior to departure
Please note if you would like to pay the deposit or the balance with a credit
card a 2.7% surcharge will be added to your balance.
Refunds: NO REFUNDS are provided on the deposit or payments for this expedition.
Note: Acceptance based on prior experience. Enrollment is confirmed upon receipt of deposit. A complete confirmation package is forwarded to all members in conjunction with multiple email and phone briefings. Detailed gear lists, logistics and training information are available upon request.
Expedition costs include:
· All accommodations in Kathmandu before the expedition (from March 31, 2008).
· Tents will be provided during the trek and climb.
· All food during the trek and climb. No expense is spared in providing high quality food from the USA and Nepal. If you have particular dietary requirements, please give us specific details and we will accommodate your needs!
· All transportation in Nepal, including round-trip flights from Kathmandu to Lukla/Syangboche.
· All group equipment needed to reach base camp and climb the mountain: cooking gear, fuel, stoves, ropes, all forms of rock and ice protection, radio communications, oxygen, medical supplies, etc.
· Sherpa, porters, liaison officer, camp staff and guides.
· All administration fees owed to Nepal, including climbing permit.
· 1 night's lodging in Kathmandu post-climb.
Expedition costs do not include:
· $25 Wire Transfer Fee (If Applicable)
· International round-trip airfare (USA-Nepal-USA).
· Meals in Kathmandu and hotels after the climb (once the climber has left the mountain).
· Personal gear, clothing and sleeping equipment (see gear list).
· Insurance. A comprehensive medical insurance policy is required to embark on this expedition.
· Trip cancellation insurance. This is highly recommended and can be purchased through Alpine Ascents. (see below)
· Comprehensive medical exam. A physician signed Medical Release Form is required.
· Personal Items.
· Charges incurred as a result of delays beyond the control of Alpine Ascents International.
· Personal communication (phone, fax, e-mail) between Nepal and home country.
· A Medical Evacuation Insurance Policy is mandatory. Available through Alpine Ascents.
(see below)
Refund Policy: No refunds are provided on the deposit or any payments for the expedition. The reason for such a strict refund policy is due to the great expense incurred in such an expedition. All gear and food must be purchased several months in advance to ensure that it reaches Nepal and base camp before we arrive. Our refund policy also protects other members who have committed their time and money to the expedition.
Each $20,000.00 deposit and $45,000 balance is non-refundable.
All balances are due 120 days prior to departure date unless otherwise specified.
Emergency: In case of emergency and at any time during the expedition, Alpine Ascents and its staff will use all resources available to rescue and evacuate injured climbers. From base camp, helicopter rescue is possible. Above base camp, an emergency situation can only be handled with the resources of the expedition and other expeditions in the area. Any additional cost involved in an emergency will be the responsibility of the climbing member(s) requiring immediate medical attention and/or evacuation.
Trip Cancellation Insurance
We highly recommend purchasing trip cancellation insurance. Alpine Ascents International offers a plan in conjunction with Travelex. If you are signing up online or over the phone our location number is #47-0553. Detailed policy information will be sent upon receipt of your completed application.
Prepaid Air Medical Service
Alpine Ascents recommends Air Ambulance Card for emergency medical evacuation coverage. Enroll online at:
