Mera Peak, Nepal

Climb Mera Peak With Alpine Ascents

The guides, the supporting team were all first class – world class. Loved the trip and it was effortlessly flexible. Even when we needed to change things, it seemed seamless.

Highlights of our trip

• • The most accessible of all Himalayan climbs
  • Includes helicopter travel to avoid quick altitude gain (often via a high pass where climbers have to stay at a higher than recommended altitude), a factor which causes many climbers to leave a Mera Peak trip early.
  •  Arielle Todd is scheduled lead guide.
  • One of the more remote valleys in the Everest area.
  • Extra days for inclement weather.
  • Expectation of climbers having prior skills.
  • Our last Mera Peak Team achieved 8 climbers summit!

Join Alpine Ascents senior guide Arielle Todd on this classic ascent of Nepal’s Mera Peak. Mera has always been tough logistically to access, but Alpine Ascents utilizes helicopters (included) for the approach which helps shorten trip.  This is an outstanding climb for the advanced beginner (graduates of our 6 Day Basic Mountaineering Course or those who’ve have strong performances on Rainier) and a chance to climb above 21,000 ft. This superb ascent takes us right through the Khumbu region (famed Everest region of Nepal) with some wonderful views of the major peaks in the area, including Everest, Lhotse, and Ama Dablam.

By far, this was the best climbing trip I have been on. Local travel arrangements, Sherpa support staff, quality of guides and lodging were outstanding from beginning of the trip all the way to the end.

Following a much less frequented trail than the Everest Base Camp route, we cross a spectacular pass into the almost uninhabited Hinku Valley and then trek northward to approach Mera Peak, the highest trekking peak in Nepal at 21,247 ft. Whether you want to attempt the summit or just go along for the trek, you will feel as though you have taken part in a real Himalayan expedition. Mera is one of the few Himalayan climbs that can be done in three weeks. Those who opt for the trek only can reach up to 18,000 ft. Please note that the lodges are basic and do not have the level of accommodations found in more populated parts of the Khumbu. We will lodge in simple tea houses and tents. Alpine Ascents will also bring supplementary food for the trek and High Camp.