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Why Climb with Alpine Ascents on Island Peak?

Island Peak & Kala Pattar Nepal

Why Island Peak?
Island Peak is perhaps the best (and only) opportunity for advanced beginner and intermediate climbers to take on challenging glacier climb above 20,000 in the heart of the Everest Himalayas. One also gets to walk the famed Trek to Everest base camp, en route to Island Peak. Read More

Overview

 It is no surprise that Himalayan peaks have drawn adventurers, climbers and cultural enthusiasts for nearly 200 years. Read More

Prior climbing experience is recommended, view our list of prerequisites: Read More

Why Climb With Us?

Alpine Ascents Success on Island Peak:
Detailed logistics have been developed and honed over the last 20 years by our guides and staff. Read More

We invite you to read about the Key Elements of our Climb and Success Read More

What Former Climbers Say...


Great trek and climb in a spectacular part of the world. I was happy to get to Base Camp and climb Kala Pattar, but I was even more thrilled to climb Island Peak !

The trip was GREAT!!! Ben was a very powerful, knowledgeable and kind guide and we all grew as a team under his leadership.

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Base Camp and Beyond

Read our day to day itinerary for this expedition. Our schedule has been finely honed over the past 20 years.

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Schedule and Prices
See our Schedule for the 2013 season along with current prices and what is included in your expedition costs. Read More

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Map of Khumbu

Our Trekking Route


In order to acclimatize prior to climbing Island Peak (20,305ft/6,189m), we offer a trek through the Himalayan Khumbu. This expedition offers wonderful trekking through the glorious Khumbu region and any fit enthusiast is welcome to join the team. All team members will have the opportunity to summit Kala Pattar (18,187ft/5,545m), a wonderful location to view and photograph Mt. Everest, then we head for a visit to Everest Base Camp. While climbing team members make the summit attempt of Island Peak, trekking only team members will spend 2-3 days walking in the stunning valleys around Island Peak.