South Col Expedition
I have to say, though I knew it even before joining this expedition, AAI is the best company with the most perfect logistics and greatest guides on the mountain, bar none.
Our expedition begins with a flight from the US to Kathmandu, Nepal. We take a unique path which takes us through Gokyo Ri and the Cho La pass.
After a few days in Kathmandu checking gear, meeting the Sherpa, and preparing for our flight to Lukla (9,000 ft./2,740 m), which is at the base of the Khumbu Himal. From there, we’ll begin our trek to Everest Base Camp. The trek takes approximately 10 days and goes from the Dudh Kosi valley up through the Imja Drangka and onto the Khumbu Glacier. Along the way, we’ll visit the villages of Namche, Thame and into a more remote area of the Khumbu via the Renjo La and Cho la Pass , The trek in also gives us the chance to explore the many different regions and the time to visit local monasteries and visit with Nepali friends.
Years of experience have helped us to establish the finest Base Camp on the mountain. With the highest quality tent structures and imported foods, we strive to ensure that your time at Base Camp is restful and revitalizing. We have a full-time Base Camp manager and have a full communications tent for email and limited phone calls.
By the time we reach Base Camp (17,598 ft./5,364 m), our climbing leaders and Sherpa will be well on the way to having the lower part of the mountain (the Khumbu Icefall) already fixed with ropes and ladders. We’ll establish four camps on the mountain. The first, Camp I at 19,500 ft./5,943 m, is situated at the top of the icefall. This camp functions as an intermediate camp until Camp II (Advanced Base Camp) is established at 21,000 ft./6,400 m in the Western Cwm. Camp II will consist of large tents for cooking and dining and several smaller tents for sleeping. Camp II will be our base during the placements of Camp III and Camp IV (23,500 ft./7,162 m and 26,300 ft./8,016 m respectively).
Camp III, which stands at the head of the cirque on the Lhotse Face, will consist of three- and four-man tents. This intermediate camp helps us to reach Camp IV (High Camp) on the South Col. Most of our Sherpa are able to carry directly from Camp II to Camp IV, so we will not need large amounts of gear at Camp III to establish Camp IV. Oxygen will be used above Camp II to help aid climbers in reaching High Camp before attempting the summit. From Camp IV, we travel along the Southeast Ridge to the South Summit. From here we traverse for a few hundred meters before reaching the Hillary Step and then onto the main summit.
After Camps III and IV are established and all our supplies are in place, we’ll return to Base Camp for a rest. At Base Camp, we’ll organize our summit teams and prepare ourselves for summit attempts. Once we are ready, we’ll return to Advanced Base. If good weather prevails, we’ll move the summit team to Camp III. On the next day, the summit team moves up to Camp IV. Once at Camp IV, we’ll take a rest day. We have found that this rest at Camp IV greatly increases our chances of summit success. The following day will be summit day. We start very early that morning and attempt to reach the summit before midday.
After the summit, the team retreats back to the South Col and next day descends to Camp II. Guides and Sherpa will accompany all summit attempts and climbers will use oxygen.
Everest Day To Day Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive Kathmandu & gear check
Climbers will arrive in Kathmandu for an afternoon gear check at the Yak and Yeti hotel. The team will also enjoy a welcome dinner. Those intending to arrive a day early should inform our office so that we can assist with additional accommodations.
Day 2: Fly to Lukla and hike to Phakding
We fly to Lukla. In Lukla, we meet and join our Sherpa staff, load equipment, and begin the ascent to Base Camp. Our first day is an easy walk and an introduction to the landscape just above the village of Phakding, located on the Dudh Kosi river.
- Lukla Elevation: 9,350 ft
- Phakding Elevation: 8,700 ft
Day 3: Phakding to Namche Bazaar
We follow the Dudh Kosi through Himalayan pine and Deodar cedar forests to the celebrated village of Namche Bazaar. The village of Namche is an historic trading post where Nepalese and Tibetan traders exchanged salt, dried meat, gold and textiles. Namche remains the central trading post in the Khumbu, attracting Himalayan and lowland merchants. Our group will spend two nights in Namche, affording us the opportunity to acclimate, visit a local market, and spend time with friends in town. We’ll capture our first glimpses of Everest and neighboring peaks on our hike to Namche.
- Phakding Elevation: 8,700 ft
- Namche Bazaar Elevation: 11,300 ft
Day 4: Namche Puja Ceremony
In the morning we’ll take an acclimatization hike, gaining 1,000 feet to take in the amazing mountain vista. We’ll spend the remainder of the day visiting sights in Namche Bazaar, including the local marketplace and monastery. We also participate in a Puja Ceremony, a spiritual ritual in which climbers ask Chomolungma (Tibetan name) for safe passage to her summit.
- Overnight in Namche. Elevation: 11,300 ft
Day 5: Namche to Thame
We’ll travel to the village of Thame off the main trekking path. A number of famous climbing Sherpa have come from the vicinity of Thame, as do many of Alpine Ascents’ local staff. We will try to visit one of their traditional homes, giving us an intimate view of Sherpa culture. The Thame experience is one rarely afforded international travelers. We climb to the Thame monastery and further explore local Buddhism. We’ll tour a 400 year-old gompa (monastery) and learn about its inner workings and the lives of its monks. As we view the monastery, we’ll discuss the wall paintings and artifacts that are central to Buddhist practice.
- Namche Elevation: 11,300 ft
- Thame Elevation: 12,464 ft
Day 6: Thame Puja Ceremony
Climbers participate in another Puja Ceremony in the village of Thame while they adjust to the altitude.
- Overnight in Thame. Elevation: 12,464 ft
Day 7: Thame to Lungden
We soak in the beauty of the Himalayas as we climb from Thame to Lungden, a small village with a few quaint tea houses.
- Thame Elevation: 12,464 ft
- Lungden Elevation: 14,400 ft
Day 8: Renjo La Pass to Gokyo
Climbers leave Lungden and travel up and over the Renjo La Pass, reaching a peak elevation of approximately 17,600 ft. We end the day at Gokyo, a beautiful village at the base of Gokyo Lake. By travelling Renjo La Pass, we reach an elevation slightly above Everest Base Camp, and ease our bodies into higher elevations.
- Lungden Elevation: 14,400 ft
- Renjo La Pass Elevation: 17,600 ft
- Gokyo Elevation: 15,700 ft
Day 9: Gokyo to Thagnag
Climbers will climb above the elevation of Everest Base Camp for the second time with a short hike up to Gokyo Ri. This famous viewpoint offers panoramic views of the Everest range. We descend across the glacier to Thagnag for the night.
- Gokyo Elevation: 15,700 ft
- Gokyo Ri Elevation: 17,500 ft
- Thagnag Elevation: 15,400 ft
Day 10: Up Cho La Pass to Dzongla
We leave Thagnag and travel Cho La Pass to Dzongla. This is the third and final time our two-pass trek reaches heights above 17,000 ft before arriving at basecamp, a philosophy that allows for greater acclimatization. Our climbers feel strong upon arrival at Base Camp!
- Thagnag Elevation: 15,400 ft
- Cho La Pass Elevation: 17,800 ft
- Dzongla Elevation: 15,800 ft
Day 11: Dzongla to Basecamp
For the final day of the trek to basecamp, climbers travel from Dzongla to Basecamp. Upon arrival, Basecamp is abuzz with activity as climbing teams prepare for their ascents.
- Dzongla Elevation: 15,800 ft
- Everest Base Camp Elevation: 17,600 ft
Day 12 – 18: Settle and adjust to the altitude at Basecamp.
Climbers spend several days adjusting to life and elevation at basecamp. Typically, climbers will complete a tour of the Himalayan Rescue Association and visit the Everest ER in the first few days after arrival. We also spend these acclimatization days reviewing skills and techniques we’ll use while climbing. We join another Puja Ceremony with the full team at basecamp.
- Overnight at Everest Base Camp. Elevation: 17,600 ft
Speed ascent climbers will join the main team prior to our attempt of Lobuche East.
Day 19: Everest Base Camp to Lobuche
We travel to Lobuche Village to practice our skills and test our bodies at altitude.
- Everest Base Camp Elevation: 17,600 ft
- Lobuche Elevation: 16,200 ft
Day 20 – 22: Climb Lobuche East
We spend two days climbing Lobuche East to reach a new high point and sleep at 18,500 ft. We ascend as high as we can, aiming to test our bodies at roughly the elevation of Camp I on Everest.
- Lobuche Elevation: 16,200 ft
- Lobuche East: 19,200 ft
- Overnight at Lobuche Camp: 18,500 ft
Day 23 – 27: Return to Basecamp
We return from our Lobuche acclimatization to Everest Base Camp to relax and recuperate before beginning our acclimatization rotation on the mountain. We review skills on the fixed lines of the lower icefall and give our bodies time to adjust and prepare.
- Overnight at Everest Base Camp. Elevation: 17,600 ft
Day 28 – 30: Climb to Camp I
We embark on a several day long rotation up Everest to acclimatize and dial in our climbing technique. We begin by travelling the Khumbu icefall to Camp I, where we spend two nights.
- Everest Base Camp Elevation: 17,600 ft
- Camp I Elevation: 19,500 ft
Day 31 – 33: Move to Camp II
We leave Camp I and travel the Western Cwm to Camp II, our advanced base camp.
- Camp I Elevation: 19,500 ft
- Camp II Elevation: 21,500 ft
Day 34: Climb to Camp III and return to Camp II
We leave Camp II and climb up Lhotse Face to “tag” Camp III. We return to Camp II for the night.
- Camp III Elevation: 23,600 ft
- Overnight at Camp II. Elevation: 21,500 ft
Day 35: Descend from Camp II to Basecamp
We wake early to descend from Camp II and complete our acclimatization rotation. After several days at higher elevations, the thick air at basecamp helps us recover quickly.
- Camp II Elevation: 21,500 ft
- Everest Base Camp Elevation: 17,600 ft
Day 36 – 41: Basecamp
We spend several days at Basecamp recovering from our acclimatization rotation and monitoring weather. We’ll work closely with a meteorologist to balance promising weather windows with “traffic” or busy days on the mountain. These additional days at basecamp allow for stronger, well-adjusted climbers, less congestion on the mountain, and the flexibility to select the most optimal weather window for our climb.
- Overnight at Everest Base Camp. Elevation: 17,600 ft
Day 42: Climb to Camp I
When our Lead Guide and Sirdar have selected the appropriate weather window, we begin our ascent with a climb to Camp I.
- Everest Base Camp Elevation: 17,600 ft
- Camp I Elevation: 19,500 ft
Day 43: Climb to Camp II
We move from Camp I to Camp II via the Western Cwm.
- Camp I Elevation: 19,500 ft
- Camp II Elevation: 21,500 ft
Day 44: Camp II
We spend 1 day resting at Camp II before continuing to climb.
- Overnight at Camp II. Elevation: 21,500 ft
Day 45: Camp III
We climb Lhotse face to Camp III.
- Overnight at Camp III. Elevation: 23,600 ft
Day 46: Camp IV South Col
We leave Camp III and ascend to Camp IV, South Col. This is considered High Camp on Mount Everest.
- Camp IV Elevation: 26,000 ft
Day 47 – 48: South Col to Summit
We confirm weather conditions from Camp IV and select our summit day. The timing of the push is highly dependent on weather conditions and is determined between our Lead Guide, Climbing Sirdar, and team meteorologist.
- Mount Everest Summit: 29,031.69 ft
- Overnight at Camp IV. Elevation: 26,000 ft
Climbers intending to summit Everest and Lhotse will depart for their second peak following the Everest summit attempt.
Day 49: Descend to Camp II
After allowing our bodies to rest at Camp IV we continue our descent.
- Camp IV Elevation: 26,000 ft
- Overnight at Camp II. Elevation: 21,500 ft
Day 50: Return to Basecamp
We return to the comforts of basecamp and celebrate our expedition with the entire crew.
- Camp II Elevation: 21,500 ft
- Everest Base Camp Elevation: 17,600 ft
Day 51: Fly to Kathmandu
Climbers take a morning flight back to Kathmandu and enjoy final celebrations with the group before departing for home.
Day 52 -55: Additional weather days
Speed Ascent of the South Col Expedition
What is an Alpine Ascents Speed Ascent?
We offer a speed ascent of Mount Everest that allows climbers the opportunity to arrive pre-acclimatized and shorten their expedition itinerary by 12 days. Climbers will join our standard expedition for a climb of Lobuche East before moving to Base Camp, skipping the multi-day trek to Everest Base Camp.
Please be Advised:
Speed Ascents climbers may arrive with varying levels of acclimatization from using the hypoxic tent or acclimatizing on other peaks. If a climber is not sufficiently acclimated to remain at base camp, they will descend off the mountain. Similarly, climbers unable to acclimate at higher camps will be brought back to base camp.
Climbers will need to use a portable hypoxic altitude chamber that fits over your bed at home in the weeks leading up to the expedition to acclimate your body to the altitude.
Who is this trip designed for?
- Climbers with experience in expedition style mountaineering and climbing at altitude who are seeking a shorter expedition.
- Climbers dedicated to physical training and practicing the regimen required for hypoxic acclimatization. Sleeping at simulated altitude is not a replacement for physical training.
Years of experience have helped us to establish the finest Base Camp on the mountain. With the highest quality tent structures and imported foods, we strive to ensure that your time at Base Camp is restful and revitalizing. We have a full-time Base Camp manager and have a full communications tent for email and limited phone calls.
By the time we reach Base Camp (17,598 ft./5,364 m), our climbing leaders and Sherpa will be well on the way to having the lower part of the mountain (the Khumbu Icefall) already fixed with ropes and ladders. We’ll establish four camps on the mountain. The first, Camp I at 19,500 ft./5,943 m, is situated at the top of the icefall. This camp functions as an intermediate camp until Camp II (Advanced Base Camp) is established at 21,000 ft./6,400 m in the Western Cwm. Camp II will consist of large tents for cooking and dining and several smaller tents for sleeping. Camp II will be our base during the placements of Camp III and Camp IV (23,500 ft./7,162 m and 26,300 ft./8,016 m respectively).
Camp III, which stands at the head of the cirque on the Lhotse Face, will consist of three- and four-man tents. This intermediate camp helps us to reach Camp IV (High Camp) on the South Col. Most of our Sherpa are able to carry directly from Camp II to Camp IV, so we will not need large amounts of gear at Camp III to establish Camp IV. Oxygen will be used above Camp II to help aid climbers in reaching High Camp before attempting the summit. From Camp IV, we travel along the Southeast Ridge to the South Summit. From here we traverse for a few hundred meters before reaching the Hillary Step and then onto the main summit.
After Camps III and IV are established and all our supplies are in place, we’ll return to Base Camp for a rest. At Base Camp, we’ll organize our summit teams and prepare ourselves for summit attempts. Once we are ready, we’ll return to Advanced Base. If good weather prevails, we’ll move the summit team to Camp III. On the next day, the summit team moves up to Camp IV. Once at Camp IV, we’ll take a rest day. We have found that this rest at Camp IV greatly increases our chances of summit success. The following day will be summit day. We start very early that morning and attempt to reach the summit before midday.
After the summit, the team retreats back to the South Col and next day descends to Camp II. Guides and Sherpa will accompany all summit attempts and climbers will use oxygen.
Speed Ascent Day To Day Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive Kathmandu & gear check
Climbers will arrive in Kathmandu for an afternoon gear check at the Yak and Yeti hotel. The team will also enjoy a welcome dinner. Those intending to arrive a day early should inform our office so that we can assist with additional accommodations.
Day 2: Fly to Lukla and Pheriche
We fly to Lukla. In Lukla, we transition to a helicopter and fly to Pheriche. In some cases, we may take a helicopter direct to Pheriche from Kathmandu. Please be advised that proper pre-acclimatization is required.
- Lukla Elevation: 9,350 ft
- Pheriche Elevation: 14,341 ft
Day 3: Pheriche to Lobuche
We travel on foot to the village of Lobuche, with much of the journey following the moraine of the Khumbu glacier.
- Pheriche Elevation: 14,341 ft
- Lobuche Elevation: 16,207 ft
Day 4: Rest day in Lobuche
We allow our bodies to adjust to the altitude with a rest day spent enjoying the tea houses of Lobuche.
- Overnight in Lobuche. Elevation: 16,207 ft
Day 5: Hike to Gorak Shep
We leave Lobuche for an acclimatization hike to Gorak Shep, one of the final stops on the trek to Everest Base Camp. We return to Lobuche for the night.
- Gorak Shep Elevation: 17,100 ft
- Overnight in Lobuche. Elevation: 16,207 ft
Day 6: Rest day in Lobuche
We now join the standard Everest expedition and prepare for a climb of Lobuche East to practice our skills and test our bodies at altitude.
- Overnight in Lobuche. Elevation: 16,207 ft
Day 7 – 10: Climb Lobuche East
We spend two days climbing Lobuche East to reach a new high point and sleep at 18,500 ft. We ascend as high as we can, aiming to test our bodies at roughly the elevation of Camp I on Everest.
- Lobuche Elevation: 16,200 ft
- Lobuche East: 19,200 ft
- Overnight at Lobuche Camp: 18,500 ft
Day 11 – 15: Return to Basecamp
We return from our Lobuche acclimatization to Everest Base Camp to relax and recuperate before beginning our acclimatization rotation on the mountain. We review skills on the fixed lines of the lower icefall and give our bodies time to adjust and prepare.
- Overnight at Everest Base Camp. Elevation: 17,600 ft
Day 16 – 18: Climb to Camp I
We embark on a several day long rotation up Everest to acclimatize and dial in our climbing technique. We begin by travelling the Khumbu icefall to Camp I, where we spend two nights.
- Everest Base Camp Elevation: 17,600 ft
- Camp I Elevation: 19,500 ft
Day 19 – 21: Move to Camp II
We leave Camp I and travel the Western Cwm to Camp II, our advanced base camp.
- Camp I Elevation: 19,500 ft
- Camp II Elevation: 21,500 ft
Day 22: Climb to Camp III and return to Camp II
We leave Camp II and climb up Lhotse Face to “tag” Camp III. We return to Camp II for the night.
- Camp III Elevation: 23,600 ft
- Overnight at Camp II. Elevation: 21,500 ft
Day 23: Descend from Camp II to Basecamp
We wake early to descend from Camp II and complete our acclimatization rotation. After several days at higher elevations, the thick air at basecamp helps us recover quickly.
- Camp II Elevation: 21,500 ft
- Everest Base Camp Elevation: 17,600 ft
Day 24 – 29: Basecamp
We spend several days at Basecamp recovering from our acclimatization rotation and monitoring weather. We’ll work closely with a meteorologist to balance promising weather windows with “traffic” or busy days on the mountain. These additional days at basecamp allow for stronger, well-adjusted climbers, less congestion on the mountain, and the flexibility to select the most optimal weather window for our climb.
- Overnight at Everest Base Camp. Elevation: 17,600 ft
Day 30: Climb to Camp I
When our Lead Guide and Sirdar have selected the appropriate weather window, we begin our ascent with a climb to Camp I.
- Everest Base Camp Elevation: 17,600 ft
- Camp I Elevation: 19,500 ft
Day 31: Climb to Camp II
We move from Camp I to Camp II via the Western Cwm.
- Camp I Elevation: 19,500 ft
- Camp II Elevation: 21,500 ft
Day 32: Camp II
We spend 1 day resting at Camp II before continuing to climb.
- Overnight at Camp II. Elevation: 21,500 ft
Day 33: Camp III
We climb Lhotse face to Camp III.
- Overnight at Camp III. Elevation: 23,600 ft
Day 34: Camp IV South Col
We leave Camp III and ascend to Camp IV, South Col. This is considered High Camp on Mount Everest.
- Camp IV Elevation: 26,000 ft
Day 35 – 36: South Col to Summit
We confirm weather conditions from Camp IV and select our summit day. The timing of the push is highly dependent on weather conditions and is determined between our Lead Guide, Climbing Sirdar, and team meteorologist.
- Mount Everest Summit: 29,031.69 ft
- Overnight at Camp IV. Elevation: 26,000 ft
Climbers intending to summit Everest and Lhotse will depart for their second peak following the Everest summit attempt.
Day 37: Descend to Camp II
After allowing our bodies to rest at Camp IV we continue our descent.
- Camp IV Elevation: 26,000 ft
- Overnight at Camp II. Elevation: 21,500 ft
Day 38: Return to Basecamp
We return to the comforts of basecamp and celebrate our expedition with the entire crew.
- Camp II Elevation: 21,500 ft
- Everest Base Camp Elevation: 17,600 ft
Day 39: Fly to Kathmandu
Climbers take a morning flight back to Kathmandu and enjoy final celebrations with the group before departing for home.
Day 40 – 43: Additional weather days
Everest + Lhotse
Our expedition begins with a flight from the US to Kathmandu, Nepal. We’ll spend a few days in Kathmandu checking gear, meeting the Sherpa, and preparing for our flight to Lukla (9,000 ft./2,740 m), which is at the base of the Khumbu Himal. From there, we’ll begin our trek to Everest Base Camp. The trek takes approximately 10 days and goes from the Dudh Kosi valley up through the Imja Drangka and onto the Khumbu Glacier. Along the way, we’ll visit the villages of Namche, Tengboche, Pheriche, and Lobuche, most of which are fascinating and richly cultured villages that provide spectacular views of the Himalayas. The trek in also gives us the chance to explore the many different regions and the time to visit local monasteries and visit with Nepali friends.
Years of experience have helped us to establish the finest Base Camp on the mountain. With the highest quality tent structures and imported foods, we strive to ensure that your time at Base Camp is restful and revitalizing. We have a full-time Base Camp manager and have a full communications tent for email and limited phone calls.
By the time we reach Base Camp (17,598 ft./5,364 m), our climbing leaders and Sherpa will be well on the way to having the lower part of the mountain (the Khumbu Icefall) already fixed with ropes and ladders. We’ll establish four camps on the mountain. The first, Camp I at 19,500 ft./5,943 m, is situated at the top of the icefall. This camp functions as an intermediate camp until Camp II (Advanced Base Camp) is established at 21,000 ft./6,400 m in the Western Cwm. Camp II will consist of large tents for cooking and dining and several smaller tents for sleeping. Camp II will be our base during the placements of Camp III and Camp IV (23,500 ft./7,162 m and 26,300 ft./8,016 m respectively).
Camp III, which stands at the head of the cirque on the Lhotse Face, will consist of three- and four-man tents. This intermediate camp helps us to reach Camp IV (High Camp) on the South Col. Most of our Sherpa are able to carry directly from Camp II to Camp IV, so we will not need large amounts of gear at Camp III to establish Camp IV. Oxygen will be used above Camp II to help aid climbers in reaching High Camp before attempting the summit. From Camp IV, we travel along the Southeast Ridge to the South Summit. From here we traverse for a few hundred meters before reaching the Hillary Step and then onto the main summit.
After Camps III and IV are established and all our supplies are in place, we’ll return to Base Camp for a rest. At Base Camp, we’ll organize our summit teams and prepare ourselves for summit attempts. Once we are ready, we’ll return to Advanced Base. If good weather prevails, we’ll move the summit team to Camp III. On the next day, the summit team moves up to Camp IV. Once at Camp IV, we’ll take a rest day. We have found that this rest at Camp IV greatly increases our chances of summit success. The following day will be summit day. We start very early that morning and attempt to reach the summit before midday.
After the summit, the team retreats back to the South Col and next day descends to Camp II. Guides and Sherpa will accompany all summit attempts and climbers will use oxygen.
In good conditions, we are back at the South Col between noon and 2 p.m. From here we have a variety of choices, depending on weather and strength of climbers. We can rest for a few hours at the South Col, then do the two-hour traverse to our Lhotse High Camp. Or we can spend another night at the South Col, move to Lhotse High Camp the next day, and summit the following day.
Everest + Lhotse Expedition Itinerary
Lhotse climbers will follow our standard Everest South Col expedition itinerary through the summit attempt of Everest. After Everest, Lhotse climbers will separate for their additional climb of Lhotse the following day.
Upon sign-up, we will send you our richly detailed Climber Information Package.
Camp II Expedition
Alpine Ascents pioneered guiding on Everest 20 years ago and today we remain the leader in offering high quality expeditions. An ascent to Camp II is a unique opportunity to experience climbing through the Khumbu Icefall and the Western CWM to our Advanced Base Camp at the base of the Southwest Face of Everest (21,500 ft.). One must have strong skills and be in very good physical condition to take on our Camp II expedition.
Team members experience climbing through some very challenging and notable aspects of Everest and get first-hand experience of what it takes to climb this great peak, as you are traveling much of the same route as our Everest summit team. This is an excellent opportunity to see if a future Everest climb is right for you or simply a chance to climb part of this legendary peak.
As always, Alpine Ascents teams will be led by veteran Everest guides and our legendary Sherpa climbing staff, who will provide the foremost in logistics and Base Camp facilities. Our unique team approach to climbing the mountain has allowed us to continually operate successful expeditions while maintaining an excellent safety record.
Please note that for climbs concluding at Camp II, several gear list items can be left behind. Please contact the Gear Department to discuss this.
Itinerary For Everest Camp II Climb
Upon sign up, we will send you our richly detailed, pre-trip Climber Information Package.
Please email [email protected] to request a detailed itinerary for this trip.
Many thanks for organizing the expedition. It was a fantastic experience! I am looking forward to climbing with AAI on other mountains.
