Island peak Climbing Adventures
As Island Peak is graded Alpine 2B, suitable mountaineering experience is necessary. Island Peak is one of the most popular 6,000m peaks in Nepal. On this 3-week trip you acclimatise gradually whilst trekking up the Khumbu Valley, before climbing a lower mountain, Pokalde and then clambering on to Island Peak. For the climb you have the advantage of using a high camp placed at 5,600m, as well as a spare summit day to provide more flexibility. The ascent begins with a scramble up a rocky gully to a ridge where you put on crampons and rope up for the glacier crossing heading towards the south ridge. The route across the glacier is easy-angled, but it can be crevassed in places. From the bergshrund at the base of the headwall, 100m of snow and ice, as steep as 45° is climbed to arrive on the airy summit ridge.
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Island peak Climbing Adventures
Pickup included
What's included in Island peak Climbing Adventures
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Day 1 | Day 01: Kathmandu 1360m You arrive in Kathmandu
Thamel
Food and Drinks
Accommodation
Day 2 | Day 02: Kathmandu Sightseeing
Pashupatinath Temple
Food and Drinks
Accommodation
Inclusions
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 1440 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
Pick up at airport
