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TRIP INFORMATION

The ascent of Amadablam is well-known as the most beautiful alpine climb of its kind -one of the Himalaya’s most spectacular. Although it is only 6812m it requires steep ice, rock and snow climbing. It not only offers panoramic views of four of the world's highest peaks: Cho Oyu, Lhotse, Everest and Makalu, but also requires the highest level of climbing expertise. Three camps are set above the base camp (4,570m) and the normal climbing route is via the South-West Ridge.

From the Base Camp move up through ancient, grassy moraine ridges, cross a saddle and turn north. Climb up rocky, boulder-strewn ground to the ridge where Camp I is set up at 19,070 feet. From camp I, cross a rocky bowl and climb the ridge, frequently alternating from side to side on fixed lines, to Camp II. Ascending the ridge involves some very technical rock climbing and leads to the top of a yellow tower. From camp II, the route changes significantly, to steep gullies of rock, ice and snow. The route leads to a ramp, climbs to an amphitheatre, passes through a steep snow and ice runnel and finally, along the snow ridge to camp III at 20,750 feet. It is a steep climb on snow and ice to the right of a huge hanging glacier from camp III to the summit. The final push is on a perfect 50 degree snow and ice face.

Experience Required: The Amadablam expedition is one of the most technically difficult in the world. Climbers need to have good rock and ice climbing skills and be technically competent. On most parts of the route there will be fixed ropes, however, climbers should posses the skills to climb through steep rock and hard water ice.

ITINERARY

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel
Day 02/03: Official formalities and expedition preparation
Day 04: Fly to Lukla and trek to Phakding
Day 05: Trek to Namche
Day 06: Rest at Namche
Day 07: Trek to Tengboche
Day 08: Trek to Pangboche
Day 09: Trek to Amadablam base camp
Day 10-24: Climbing period
Day 25: Retrace steps to Tengboche
Day 26: Trek to Namche
Day 27: Trek to Lukla
Day 28: Fly to Kathmandu
Day 29: Free day in Kathmandu.
Day 30: Airport transfer for international flight.

For more information contact us at himalaya.sales@amadablam.wlink.com.np & or adventure@amadablam.com.np