Full Board up to Ama Dablam Expedition autumn 2012
Fixed Departure
13 October 2012
The normal route to climb mount Ama Dablam is from its South- West ridge. Most of the mountaineering beginners start their climbing through this Mount. Ama Dablam 6812meters, Ama Dablam is a small snowcapped peak of 6812m lying in the Everest region. This South - West ridge is the normal and most popular route to ascend the Mt. Ama Dablam
This mountain is considered to be the most technical & difficult to climb. The mountaineers have to cross-difficult ice rocks and steep snow climbing one their climbing route. Mountaineers usually have to pitch 3 high camps on the mountain of mount Ama Dablam 6812m.
To reach the first camp from base camp, the climbers have to pass the toughest and the difficult passing through the difficult saddle ridges; and then should turn to the north climbing up through the rocky ground and through the boulder. We are in Camp one now. From Camp I - one has to cross the rocky bowl and should climb the ridge via to the fixed lines to Camp II. From Camp II after crossing over severe rocks and ridge which lead you to a camp 2.
The climbing route from Camp II is mostly with the steep mixed alleyways of rock, ice and snow. The route leads to the slope climb to snow ground and then passes through steep snow and ice tunnel then finally along the snow ridge go to Camp III, From here to the summit, it is steep climb on snow and ice to the right of a huge hanging glacier. From the Top of mount Ama Dablam very charming sceneries of Mount Everest 8848m, Lhotse 8516m, Island peak, Makalu 8463m , Khumbu Himalayan and rest of the snowcapped surrounded mountains can be envisioned.
Information for Island peak:
Most of the summits lie in the heart in Sherpa World. We follow the classic Everest approach through the Solu Khumbu. Sherpa capital of Namche Bazaar is veering off the trail to Everest base came. We will enter the magnificent Gokyo valleys, a land of high altitude lakes and icy glaciers, after crossing Chhukuma La at 6183m. (except going to Gokyo valley and Chhukuma La Pass you should proceed towards Everest base camp as well) we go towards the Khumbu glacier en route to Everest base camp 17,575ft and you can enjoy spectacular panorama from Kala Patthar at 18,192ft (5,545m.). Your route descends to Dignboche and goes to Chhukung valley and Island (Imja Tse) Base Camp.
We attempt the summit 20,305ft after one night at the high camp perched on the South West Ridge. Magnificent vistas of the Khumbu can be seen. On the way; while descending to base came, you can take the picture of Chhukung valleys' landscape Island Peak is very easy and common; so most of the visitor from the world are willing to go there. From there you can see the vistas of Himalayas of Mt. Everest, Mt. Makalu , Mt. Lhotse (over 8,000m) and many other mountains. The journey comes to an end at Lukla airstrip then you fly back to Kathmandu
Ama Dablam 6,812m. Expedition
Entry/Exit Lukla
13 October 2012
10 October 2012 Day 01: Arrival Kathmandu
11 October 2012 Day 02: Prepared Expedition
12 October 2012 Day 03: Briefing in Ministry of Tourism
13 October 2012 Day 04: Fly to Lukla 2800m. and trek to Phakding - Lodge 
14 October 2012 Day 05: Namche Bazaar 3440m. - Lodge
15 October 2012 Day 06: Namche -Acclimatization - Lodge
16 October 2012 Day 07: Namche -Thyanboche – 3800m. -Lodge
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October 2012 Day 08: Thyanboche - Dingboche 4400m. – Lodge
18 October 2012 Day 09: Dingboche - Island Peak BC 4970m. –camping
19October 2012 Day 10: Island Peak high Camp 5600m tent
20October 2012 Day 11: Island peak 6089m. Summit & back to Chukkung 4730m.- Lodge
21 October 2012 Day 12: Chukkung - Dingboche - Ama Dablam Base 4600m. – camping
22 October - 4 November 2012 Climbing period for Ama Dablam
05 November 2012 Day 27: Base camp - Namche - Lodge
06 November 2012 Day 28: Namche - Lukla - Lodge
07 November 2012 Day 29: Fly Kathmandu & transfer to hotel
08 November 2012 Day 30: Final Departure
Cost: Group joining basis, Per person USD 5500 Island Peak 6089m with Ama Dablam 6812m
Cost Includes
- Permit fee of Ama Dablam 6812 meter with group joining basis
- Food & Fuel during the trek and base camp during the expedition period
- Expedition crew: 1 Base camp Guide, 1 Cook, 2 Cook helper
(with whole group of team) - Base camp: 1 tent for 1 climber, Mattresses, dining tent, Toilet tent,
Store tent, Table and chair, shower tent - Solar Panel for light & Batteries charges
- 2 member = 1 climbing Sherpa
- Camp 1, 2,3 climbing tents North Face V-25 or Similar company
(Each camp 1 high tent for 2 person ) (climber + Sherpa sharing for sleep high camps - Fixed rope, main rope, Ice bar, sable for clear snow. Ice piton, ICE Crew
- climbing food, gas, stove, cooking pot above base camp
- Trekking Route: Lukla, Namche, Thyanboche – Dingboche, lodges
& Ama Dablam &Island BC - camping. - 40 KG cargo from Kathmandu – Lukla & Lukla – Kathmandu flight ticket and cargo
- Porter /Yak from Lukla – Namche - Island peak & Ama Dablam for carrying climbing gears
- Allowance, daily allowance for Liaison officer expedition crews sharing with group
- Expedition insurance for Nepalese crew and Liaison officer includes rescue helicopter
- Airport - Hotel - Airport transfer
- Well come dinner with typical Nepali food with dance and Nepali songs
- Agency Service Charge
Cost Excludes
- PERSONAL equipment for climbing
- 4 night hotel in Kathmandu
- Personal Insurance of climber
- Emergency Rescue evacuation by helicopter incase needed
- Personal expenses trekking and expedition
- Bar Bills and beverage
- Tips for expedition crew
- Summit bonus for climbing Sherpa USD 500
- Garbage Deposit USD 2000 (Sharing of the total person) and
deposit fee will be not refunded if the climber don’t take back
their garbage to Namche Bazaar & Kathmandu.
Why go with us?
We have been safe and successful multiple times. Everything we have works, and works well. We have great radios with extra batteries and they even take AA batteries, so never run out. Our sherpas are loyal, organized and honest, and have worked many times on 8000m peaks, including Everest and have a long history of successful expeditions. Our laptops work but very few others do, we have power sorted out.
What is included? In Kathmandu
We pick you up at the airport and provide a single hotel room so you can spread gear out, and our store with a huge grassy area is just around the corner. Because we provide all tents, dehy meals on the mountain etc, you should be able to get to Kathmandu without extra freight charges (which can be BIG, sometimes).
Nepal
We handle all the paperwork and climbing permits. All sightseeing, hotels (double rooms), and meals are included.
Base Camp
At base camp we have a permanent kitchen with base camp manager, cook and helpers, large dining tent and smaller ones as required, solar power and/or generator for recharging, radio contact with all camps on the mountain, and internet. We provide 1 BC tent per member (a two-three person tent), three good meals a day and afternoon tea, plus all hot drinks and boiled water for drinking.
We have good solar power systems providing 12v, 115v and 230v, so you can charge all digital cameras, video cameras, battery packs and laptops.
We have two laptops available for exclusive use of our teams. Email via Outlook is free. Alternatively for heavier laptop users please bring your own but you must have a 12v adaptor to charge it. Note that not all laptops work at 5000m+.
Climbing
All mountain tents and meals (a good variety; Enertia are our favorites), gas and stoves are included. Fixed rope charges are included. The sherpas are responsible for stocking all the camps; tents, gas and meals. They normally climb separately from the team until the summit push. We climb on the mountain mostly as a team or two with the guide and assistant guide. You can climb up to last (final) camp alone as well though.
Weather reports
With good internet we have access to a variety of weather reports, and we subscribe to a paid weather forecast too. Judging the weather is one of the most important issues surrounding climbing Amadablam.
Emergency evacuation
We have a PAC bag usually stationed at BC, and emergency oxygen at BC, plus full medical kits.
Medical
We have a comprehensive medical kit at BC and camp I. You should be prepared with a SMALL personal med kit for on the mountain. We used to dealing with altitude issues and intestinal problems and other minor medical issues.
Environment
We remove all garbage from BC, and this includes toilet waste.
Timeline
You must book and pay a $50% deposit AT LEAST 2 months prior to the expedition start to guarantee the availability of tents etc. (You should also book you international flights at least 2 months, and better 5 months in advance...)
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