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On June 8, 1924, George Mallory and Andrew Irvine left their tent high up on the slopes of Mount Everest and climbed into history. They were seen at 12:50 pm just 800 feet from the summit and “going strong for the top”. Within minutes, Mallory and Irvine had disappeared in a snowstorm and were never seen alive again.
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Directed by acclaimed documentary filmmaker Anthony Geffen and featuring the vocal talents of narrators Liam Neeson, Hugh Dancy, the late Natasha Richardson, Ralph Fiennes and Alan Rickman, “The Wildest Dream” is a breathtaking mountaineering adventure that seeks to provide answers to the enduring mystery of the death of George Mallory on Mount Everest. Foremost among them: Did Mallory succeed in reaching the summit before he and fellow climber Sandy Irvine died that fateful day in 1924? In 1999, renowned American mountaineer Conrad Anker made a discovery that reverberated around the globe. High in Mount Everest’s “death zone,” he found the remarkably preserved body of George Mallory—75 years after the British explorer mysteriously vanished during his attempt to become the first man to summit the world’s tallest peak. In the quest for answers, Anker returns to Everest in 2007 with British climbing prodigy Leo Houlding, replicating as closely as possible Mallory’s fateful expedition. The men retrace the North East Ridge Route, even removing the 90-foot ladder from the infamous Second Step to “free climb” this terrifying section of the mountain, just as Mallory and Irvine would have done 83 years earlier. Far more than a documentary about mountain climbing, “The Wildest Dream” tells the passionate story of a man torn between two overwhelming and competing loves: his wife and the mountain that ultimately took his life. Told through revealing letters between Mallory and his …
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Everest trek in Nepal
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The Everest Region
The Khumbu or Everest region is the most popular trekking area in Nepal. It would probably be the most popular destination, but it is more difficult to get to Solu Khumbu than to the Annapurna area. To get near Everest, you must either walk for 10 days or fly to Lukla, a remote mountain airstrip where flights are notoriously unreliable.
Solu Khumbu is justifiably famous, not only for its proximity to the world’s highest mountain (8848 metres), but also for its Sherpa villages and monasteries. The primary goal of an Everest trek is the Everest base camp at an elevation of about 5340 metres. But you cannot see Everest from the base camp, so most trekkers climb Kala Pattar, an unassuming 5545-metre bump on the southern flank of Pumori (7145 metres).
Other than the problem of access, the other major complication to an Everest trek is the high likelihood of Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS). This potentially deadly disease, commonly known as altitude sickness, is caused by climbing too quickly to a high elevation. Be sure to read the section on mountain sickness in the Health & First Aid chapter if you are planning an Everest trek. If you suffer symptoms of altitude sickness and cannot go to base camp, you can still make a worthwhile trek to less ambitious destinations such as Namche Bazaar, the administrative headquarters of the Khumbu region; Khumjung or Thami, more typical Sherpa villages; or Tengpoche Monastery. From Tengpoche you will have an excellent view of Everest and its more spectacular neighboour Ama Dablam (6856 metres).
Everest Culture Route
22 Days of trekking
Trek to Everest Base Camp and Kala Patar
maximum elevation 5545 metres (18,250 feet)
This is the best way to do an Everest trek. It follows much of the old approach route followed by Everest expeditions from the 1950′s through the 70′s. It provides a good opportunity to see the densly populated middle hills and the high altitude splendour of the Khumbu, or Everest, region. The portion of the trek from Jiri to Lukla is often uncrowded, and therefore much better trekking country. From Namche the trek follows the Lukla to Everest base camp route and then flies out from Lukla.
Day 1: Drive to Jiri Day 2: Jiri to Bhandar Day 3: Bhandar to Sagar Day 4: Sagar to Junbesi Day 5: Junbesi to Nuntala Day 6: Nuntala to Khari Khola Day 7: Khari Khola to Puiyan Day 8: Puiyan to Phakding Day 9: Phakding to Namche Day 10: Acclimatisation Day in Namche Day 11: Namche Bazaar to Tengpoche Day 12: Acclimatisation Day in Tengpoche Day 13: Tengpoche to Dingboche Day 14: Acclimatisation Day in Dingboche Day 15: Pheriche to Lobuje Day 16: Lobuje to Gorak Shep Day 17: Gorak Shep to Lobuje Day 18: Lobuje to Pheriche Day 19: Pheriche to Tengpoche Day 20: Tengpoche to Namche Bazaar Day 21: Namche Bazaar to Lukla Day 22: Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu Instant Everest.
8 days of trekking to Dingboche
Maximum Elevation 4410 metres (14,500 feet)
If your time is limited, you can fly in to the remote mountain airstrip at Lukla and trek to the Sherpa capital of Namche Bazaar, the monastery at Tengpoche and the high yak pasture of Dingboche. This trek provides an overview of Sherpa culture and excellent views of the high Himalaya.
Day 1: Fly to Lukla, trek to Phakding Day 2: Phakding to Namche Bazaar Day 3: Namche Bazaar to Tengpoche Day 4: Tengpoche to Dingboche Day 5: Dingboche to Phunki Thangka Day 6: Phunki Thangka to to Chomoa Day 7: Chomoa to Lukla Day 8: Fly Lukla to Kathmandu. The Khumbu Traverse.
20 Days of High Altitude Trekking
Gokyo Ri and Kala Patar
Maximum Elevation 5545 metres (18,250 feet)
This trek offers an alternative to the traditional trek to Everest base camp. Climb past the Sherpa villages of Namche Bazaar and Khumjung to the Gokyo Valley and the Ngozumpa Glacier, the largest in the Nepal Himalaya. From Gokyo Ri four 8000-metre peaks (Cho Oyu, Everest, Lhotse and Makalu) are visible at once. Descend to Phortse, make a high traverse to the village of Pangboche and climb on towards Everest Base Camp. The return route leads through Dingboche and the monastery of Tengpoche before descending the Khumbu Valley to Lukla.
Day 1: Fly to Lukla, trek to Phakding Day 2: Phakding to Namche Bazaar Day 3: Acclimatisation Day in Namche Day 4: Namche to Phortse Thanga Day 5: Phortse Thanga to Dole Day 6: Dole to Machhermo Day 7: Machhermo to Gokyo Day 8: Gokyo Day 9: Gokyo to Phortse Day 10: Phortse to Pangboche Day 11: Tengpoche to Dingboche Day 12: Acclimatisation Day in Dingboche Day 13: Pheriche to Lobuje Day 14: Lobuje to Gorak Shep Day 15: Gorak Shep to Lobuje Day 16: Lobuje to Pheriche Day 17: Pheriche to Tengpoche Day 18: Tengpoche to Namche Bazaar Day 19: Namche Bazaar to Lukla Day 20: Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu
Why Trekking in Nepal
The Himalaya, the “abode of snows”, extends from Assam in eastern India west to Afghanistan. It is a chain of the highest and youngest mountains on earth and it encompasses a region of deep religious and cultural traditions and an amazing diversity of people. A trek in Nepal is a special and rewarding mountain holiday.
Just as New York is not representative of the USA, so Kathmandu is not representative of Nepal. If you have the time and energy to trek, don’t miss the opportunity to leave Kathmandu and see the spectacular beauty and the unique culture of Nepal. Fortunately for the visitor, there are still only a few roads extending deeply into the hills, so the only way to truly visit the remote regions of the kingdom is in the slowest and most intimate manner – walking. It requires more time and effort, but the rewards are also greater. Instead of zipping down a freeway, racing to the next “point of interest,” each step provides new and intriguing viewpoints. You will perceive your day as an entity rather than a few highlights strung together by a ribbon of concrete. For the romanticist, each step follows the footsteps of Hillary, Tenzing, Herzog and other Himalayan explorers. If you have neither the patience nor the physical stamina to visit the hills of Nepal on foot, a helicopter flight provides an expensive and unsatisfactory substitute.
Trekking in Nepal will take you through a country that has captured the imagination of mountaineers and explorers for more than 100 years. You will meet people in remote mountain villages whose lifestyle has not changed in generations. Most people trust foreigners. Nepal is one of only a handful of countries that has never been ruled by a foreign power. Many of the values associated with a hiking trip at home do not have the same importance during a trek in Nepal. Isolation is traditionally a crucial element of any wilderness experience but in Nepal it is impossible to get completely away from people, except for short times or at extremely high elevations. Environmental concerns must include the effects of conservation measures on rural people and the economic effects of tourism on indigenous populations. Even traditional national park management must be adapted because there are significant population centres within Sagarmatha (Mt Everest) and Langtang national parks.
Trekking does not mean mountain climbing. While the ascent of a Himalayan peak may be an attraction for some, you need not have such a goal to enjoy a trek. As far as most people are concerned, trekking always refers to walking on trails.
While trekking you will see the great diversity of Nepal. Villages embrace many ethnic groups and cultures. The terrain changes from tropical jungle to high glaciated peaks in only 150 km. From the start, the towering peaks of the Himalaya provide one of the highlights of a trek. As your plane approaches Kathmandu these peaks appear to be small clouds on the horizon. The mountains become more definable and seem to reach impossible heights as you get closer and finally land at Kathmandu’s Tribhuvan Airport.
During a trek, the Himalaya disappears behind Nepal’s continual hills, but dominates the northern skyline at each pass. Annapurna, Manaslu, Langtang, Gauri Shankar and Everest will become familiar names. Finally, after weeks of walking, you will arrive at the foot of the mountains themselves – astonishing heights from which gigantic avalanches tumble earthwards in apparent slow motion, dwarfed by their surroundings. Your conception of the Himalaya alters as you turn from peaks famed only for their height to gaze on far more picturesque summits that you may never have heard of – Kantega, Ama Dablam, Machhapuchhare and Kumbhakarna
Why Travel with us.
When planning a vacation, there are certain things you will want to know about the company you choose to travel with. Are they experienced? Are they financially secured? Do they provide good value for your money?
We have 12 years experience as a trekking guide all over the high Himalaya in Nepal, during this time we have encountered all kinds of trekking experiences. Now for the last two years as Adventure Great Himalaya Treks & Expedition we have been providing memorable vacations for lots of satisfied customers.
Our Working Ethos
We value our workforce; believe in treating them fairly and with the respect they deserve. We do not do different things we do it in our own way. All staff have insurance and free access to equipment. The salaries are above average. Our porters carry a maximum of 20 Kg. Our staffs are free to join any trade union. Medical care, if needed, is for everyone in the expedition. If a porter gets sick, we will take care of him until he has recovered.
Trained & Skilled Guides
Our guides speak fluent English and are well trained and skilled. They fully understand the Nepalese terraine. They give first priority to health, security and hygiene before doing anything else. They believe in quality rather than quantity.
Eco-friendly
Environmental preservation and its sustainable use is our prime concern. Our staff are well aware of environmental issues and will do their best to reduce any damage to the environment. We are obliged to take back the garbage that we produced on the way (except for compostable). We prefer to use renewable source of energy. Furthermore, we sponsor many recycling project throughout the country.
Competitive, Fair & Fixed Price
Our prices are same for everybody. No discounts, no cheating, no commission. This has been our concept since we start.
Social Work
We believe “Service to mankind is glory to God”. Hence, we always give something back to the areas where we are working on. Where ever we work; we facilitate the local community with what we can do for them. We always emphasize for community development, as we believe that unless the community is developed, there is no room for overall development of the nation. We are supporting several schools and poor students.
Guaranteed Quality & Service
We never compromise on quality. If you are not satisfied with any of our services, you are requested to claim your money back. Everything is carefully planned and nothing is left to fate. We take full responsibility for our staff and have clear rules for them to follow.
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Rex Pemberton, at age 21 became the youngest Australian to climb Mt. Everest… His story is Inspirational to all. This is a 6 minute video of his breathtaking climb. Rex has set to achieve another mountain climbing record in December this year when he climbs the final two mountains in his ‘Seven Summits Quest’. Follow Rex’s climbs at www.rexpemberton.com
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Climbing North Col of Everest in Tibet – North Col mountaineering expedition
Lhakpa Ri (7045m)
(22 days)
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Lhakpa Ri (Xang Dong Feng) mountaineering expedition gives you an impeccable mountain climbing experience amidst the richly varied landscape. Lhakpa Ri (Xang Dong Feng), towering over Tibet mountain range at an elevation of 7,045 meters, divides the upper East Rongbuk glacier and upper Kharta glacier. It lies in proximity to mighty Mt Everest boasting mesmerizing sights of Nyonno Ri range in eastern Tibet, the north faces of Chomolonzo, Makalu and Pethangtse, Shartse, Kangshung (east) face of Everest, east face of Lhotse, the north east ridge of Everest, the North Col, Changtse, Cho Oyu and Shishapangma as stunning backdrops.
The ascent up this mountain is regarded as the easiest 7000+ peak ascent. You make the ascent via the Everest Advance Base Camp.
You start your Lhakpa Ri mountaineering expedition with a leisurely stay in Lhasa. During your stay in Lhasa, you will visit the legendary Potala Palace, Sera Monastery, Norbulingka, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Market, Drepung Monastery etc. The journey continues further along Friendship Highway, with an adventure-packed leisurely 4WD drive via Lhasa- Shigatse- Xegar- Rongbuk. En route, you encounter monasteries, several 5000+ meter high mountain passes, nomadic settlements, pristine hamlets and nomadic herdsmen. Throughout this tour, the magnificent backdrop of the mighty Mount Everest, Cho Oyu, Makalu, Shisapangma and many other numerous peaks surround you.
TRIP FACTS
Trip length: 22 Days
Grade: Strenuous (Peak Climbing)
Starts in: Lhasa
Ends in: Kathmandu
Accommodation: Hotel and camping
Transportation: 4WD Land cruiser
Maximum altitude: 7045m
Testimonials
LHAKPA RI CLIMBING
“We had a very good experience. Everything was well planned. Our guide Namgyal Sherpa was very experienced and helpful!”
Name: Bo Belvedere Christensen
Country: Denmark
Area: Lhakpa Ri / Tibet
Date: September – October, 2009
LHAKPA RI EXPEDITION
“I came to know to know about Explore Himalaya from the internet. Tibet was incredible. Most friendly people and a perfect tourism!”
Name: Jürg Merz
Country: Switzerland
Area: Lhakpa Ri
Date: May, 2009
Read the interview with the Lhakpa Ri climbers in our blog
“I had a wonderful experience with Explore Himalaya and would highly recommend them. All the hotels they used getting to base camp were wonderful. The main guide for non-climbing who was with us in Tibet was incredible and totally went out of his way to make everything run smooth. And the climbing guides where great — very accomplished and strong and good cooks too.
I did the full climb including LhakpaRi. I am actually a middle aged woman, with mountaineering experience, and didn’t have any trouble with the climb up. I had eaten some beef jerky from my own stash the night before and wound up with some food poisoning from it and was totally weak on the way down — it took me forever to get down, not up, and the climbing sherpa was more than patient. They Sherpas at base camp noticed how slow going it was for me – I had to stop and throw up every ten minutes, and they sent the yak herders up the bottom of the glacier with tea and soup and to help out. It would have been an extra hour or two without their help as sick as I was. But even in that condition, which was totally my fault, the climb was beautiful and very doable. I’d say to bring some warm gloves if you are doing LakpaRI. I had my regular mountaineering gloves that I had used on many high peaks, but the wind factor made it a bit colder and I had to borrow more gloves from the Sherpas, who can climb it with thin liners — they are amazing. It is very beautiful up there and you’d find it quite an accomplishment.
So all in all I would very much recommend the trip — the cultural aspect of visiting China/Tibet and then the accomplishment of the climb to either ABC or LhakpaRi are a great combination. Good accommodations in the cities, great food all around.
We were done and back in Kathmandu early so I took advantage of the rate at the Yak and Yeti hotel that Bimal can get you and it is pretty nice to treat yourself to a couple of days of that kind of luxury after the trip.
I recently heard for another couple, who I have never met, but who went to ABC in October of last year with Explore Himalaya. They had contacted to ask some questions and to send some documents with me for Bimal when I went over. They emailed me when they got back, and they too had a fantastic trip and were very happy that they went with Explore Himalaya On my next trip to Nepal, I would certainly choose them again.
Hope you go and Have Fun. Cheers, Sheilah.”
Sheilah Bryan
Country: USA
Trip: Lakpari & Everest Advance Base Camp
OUTLINE ITINERARY
Day 01 – Arrive Lhasa (3660m)
Day 2-3 – Sightseeing in Lhasa (3660m)
Day 04 – Free in Lhasa (3660m)
Day 05 – Drive Lhasa – Gyantse (3950m)
Day 06 – Drive to Shigatse (3900m)
Day 07 – Sightseeing & drive to Shegar (4050m)
Day 08 – Drive Shegar – Rongbuk (5000m)
Day 09-10 – At Everest Base Camp (5200m)
Day 11 – Trek to Camp 1 (5460m)
Day 12 – Trek to Interim Camp (5760m)
Day 13 – Rest day at Interim Camp (5760m)
Day 14 – Trek to Camp 2 (5970m)
Day 15 – Trek to Camp 3 (6400m)
Day 16 – Rest day at camp 3
Day 17 – At camp 3
Day 18 – Climb Lhakpa Ri (7045m.), return to ABC
Day 19 – Spare day for weather etc
Day 20 – Trek to Base Camp
Day 21-22 – Drive back to Kathmandu
DATES
8 May 2010 – 29 May 2010
4 September 2010 – 25 September 2010
OUR EXPERTISE
More than 100 summiters
PRICE
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PRICE INLUDES:
Transportation by Toyota 4500 4WD Land cruisers, support truck, Sherpa climbing guide, Cook, kitchen hand, Liaison officer, all required permit, required yaks and Yak drivers, hotel in Lhasa, and wherever available with breakfast, Tibet visa, climbing permit, sightseeing tour in Lhasa, private transfers and Gammov bag (altitude chamber).
PRICE EXCLUDES:
Any airfare (USD 330 for Kathmadu – Lhasa or USD 460 USD for Beijing Lhasa)
Meals during hotel stay, Hotels and tours in Kathmandu, airport tax, personal climbing equipments, any expenses incurred in emergency evacuation /road blockage, any flights and your insurance.
Note:
If you wish to join in Kathmandu arrive 2 days prior to departure dates.
DETAILED ITINERARY
Day 1: Arrive Lhasa (3660 m)
We can arrange your arrival in Lhasa from anywhere. You can either join the trip from Kathmandu and fly to Lhasa or arrive Lhasa from Chengdu, Beijing, Shanghai, Xian or any nearby hub. You will be met at Gonggar Airport by your Tibetan guide. After immigration formalities, you will be driven to Lhasa (3660 meters). It takes around an hour to reach the old city. After checking in at your hotel, you are advised to take rest and take it easy. Drink plenty of fluids and let your body get used to Lhasa’s high altitude.
Note: There is no fixed program arranged for today.
Day 2 Sightseeing in Lhasa
After breakfast, you will be briefed on the day’s program. An experienced guide will take you on a tour to Sera Monastery, Norbulingka, Jokhang Temple and the Barkhor Square. At the famous Sera Monastery, you will get an insight into the important aspects of Tibetan Buddhism. You pay a visit to Norbulingka, the summer retreat of the Dalai Lama. Completed in 1956, the handsome building is ornately decorated with Tibetan carvings and paintings. Jokhang temple provides yet another glimpse of the rich Tibetan cultural heritage. You will also get the chance to stroll around the busy Barkhor Square, the nerve centre of Lhasa. After the day’s tour, you will be escorted back to your hotel.
Day 3: Sightseeing in Lhasa
After an early breakfast, you will be escorted by your guide to the majestic Potala Palace. The imposing structure of the palace dominates the landscape of Lhasa. As you are guided through the ancient chambers of the palace, you get to see the best of Tibetan art. The Potala Palace has a vast array of intricate Tibetan murals and beautiful statues. You will also get to view the tombs of the eight Dalai Lamas. Later in the day you will visit the beautifully landscaped Drepung Monastery where you can observe nuns and monks chanting and performing religious discourses. After the day’s tour is over, you are escorted back to your hotel for a well- earned rest. Note: Since only a limited number of visitors are allowed inside the Potala Palace each day, the guide will decide upon the order of sightseeing places.
Day 4: Free day in Lhasa for acclimatization
This day is for you to spend it as you wish. Explore and soak in the sights and sounds of the old city, revisit a favorite monastery, go for souvenir hunting in the busy local market at Barkhor Square, or simply sit in a café and watch the pilgrims as they circumambulate the Jokhang .
There is also the option of an additional tour to places such as the Tibetan Medical Centre, Ganden Monastery and Tsurphu Monastery. But this additional tour will incur an extra cost.
Day 5: Drive Lhasa – Gyantse (3950m)
Traveling by jeep along the Friendship Highway you cross the Khamba La (4794m). The drive offers you stunning views of Yamdrok-tso Lake and the snowy summit of Nazin Kang Sa (7252m). You continue westwards, over another high pass, the Karo La (5045m), where you are treated to the spectacular sight of a huge glacier tumbling down, within a few hundred meters of the road. After passing through beautiful valleys and colorful Tibetan villages you arrive in the town of Gyantse.
Day 6 Sightseeing & Drive Gyantse – Shigatse (3900m)
You will be taken for a guided tour to Gyantse Dzong and Gyantse Kumbum. The Dzong is a 14th century fort, from where you get amazing views of Gyantse and the surrounding Nyang Chu Valley. The Kumbum is a large gold-domed stupa. It has many small chapels which houses an impressive array of Tibetan Buddhist murals. We move on to Shigatse, Tibet’s second largest city, which is about 90 km away.
Day 7: Sightseeing & Drive Shigatse – Shegar (New Tingri: 4050m)
After breakfast, you will be guided to explore the local market and the Tashilhunpo Monastery in Shigatse. Tashilhunpo Monastery is one of the largest functioning monasteries in Tibet and there is much to explore within its high surrounding walls. We then continue along the Friendship Highway to Shegar, marveling once more at the barren yet spectacular landscape of Tibet. Beyond the small town of Lhatse we cross the highest pass on our journey, the Gyamtso La (5220m). From here we descend to the plains, passing along lonely monasteries and the camps of nomadic herders, en route to Shegar.
Day 8: Drive Shegar – Rongbuk (5000m)
Shortly after leaving Shegar, turning away from the Friendship Highway, we head south over the Pang La (5150m) towards the main Himalayan range. The sight from the top is incredible with uninterrupted views stretching from Makalu to Shishapangma. Below the pass, initially Everest is hidden from view, but as we turn to the corner into the Rongbuk Valley it reappears, more impressive than ever.
Day 9-10: At Base Camp
Two days at base camp to acclimatize and explore around.
Day 11: Trek from Everest Base Camp to Camp I (5460m)
Trekking the surreally sculpted Rongbuk Glacier, you walk away from Everest Base Camp to Camp I for two and half hours or more. Camp I lies amidst moraine hills under picturesque yellow-orange granite cliffs. In the beginning, the trekking route skirts the east side of the Rongbuk Glacier and opens into a flat area at 5270m. On the Southwest, Pumori at 7145 m,comes into picture. After arriving at Camp I, you may explore the snout of the East Rongbuk Glacier lying just 20 minutes away from the camp.
Day 12: Trek to Interim Camp (5760m)
The trail overlooks glacier-topped mountain as it rolls from gravel mounds, mud plain to rocky moraine. Lying directly across from Far East Rongbuk glacier, Interim Camp can prove very beneficial for further acclimatization and superb vantage point prior to trekking up to Camp II.
Day 13: Rest day at Interim Camp (5760m)
You may either rest, or prepare yourself for the climb or explore around.
Day 14: Trek to Camp II (5970m)
It takes about three and half hours or more to ascend from Interim Camp to Camp II. You will approach Camp II at 5970 meter as you near the south side of the glacier at the eastern end of the Changtse Glacier junction lying below huge cliff. Along the trail to Camp II, you get to capture huge seracs rising up to 50 feet above the surface of the glacier and endless array of mountain scenery.
Saroj Baniya (Explore Himalaya)
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Guidelines on How You can Reach That Mount Everest Summit
Many mountain climbers have placed climbing Mount Everest as one of their aims in life. Some turned successful and lived to tell the tale while several others are not. There are several guidelines that you need to think about before conquering Mount Everest. Prepare yourself to make the journey. First, you have to have the appropriate frame of mind. A divided attention and an unset mind won’t get you to places. Find that reason why you need to be on top of the world. It is probably not interesting for others but the reason must inspire yourself. You should be fit mentally and physically as well.
You should make yourself physically healthy and to be able to accomplish this, carry out some training. You ought to initially undergo an intensive medical check up to just be sure you are in good physical shape and fit to aim the climb. After you are cleared of the medical aspect then you are now ready to condition your body through exercising. A few fine examples of exercises that may make you fit are swimming, biking and climbing. You need the endurance, power and stamina for the adventure you’re going to undertake. You have to train using both aerobic routines and weight training exercises. The accurate information and technical abilities must also be acquired. You ought to be able to finish a mountain climbing course.
You ought to begin climbing low peak mountains prior to really doing the big thing, this can be how you must put up your experience. This will serve as a training and it will be able to improve your skills prior to doing the ultimate mountain climbing experience. It is good to seek out trustworthy expediton company to sponsor your endeavor. You ought to check the company’s record and all the successful expeditions it has sponsored. The company must have the ability to offer a guide for you as acquiring one increases your chance of a triumphant summit attempt. If you train hard enough and put your mind in your purpose then conquering the highest mountain on earth will likely be possible for you to achieve.
To learn more about the British on Everest please visit Mount Everest The British Story and for all the latest mountaineering news go to Climbing News.
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How to Combat the Death Zone of Mount Everest
Mount Everest being the world’s highest mountain renders great many difficulties and life threatening risks to its mountaineers. As the altitude increases, dangers and survival challenge increases dramatically. The death zone is defined in mountain climbing as the point where the amount of oxygen in the air and atmospheric pressure dwarf to the level where human survival becomes extremely hard to maintain. The set point of altitude which is designated as death zone is at 8000 meters above sea level where less than 356 millibars of atmospheric pressure remains and oxygen content is less than one third of sea level air.
On Mount Everest, many deaths have been resulted by the drastic effects of the death zone either by loss of vital functions as a result of hyperventilation or respiratory alkalosis or sometimes as a result of accidents occurred by wrong decisions made under stressful conditions or physical weakening. A prolonged stay at the crest of Everest without supplementary oxygen can lead to impairment of body functions, loss of consciousness and finally death of the person. Therefore, it is important to take all protective measurements, supplementary breathing devices and follow the set exercises to make the body tough against harsh conditions of environment during the venture of climbing Mount Everest.
Most Everest excursions use oxygen masks and bottles at the height of 8000 meters. Although Everest can be climbed without artificial oxygen but it increases risks and dangers to the mountaineers. The combine effect of low oxygen content in air, extreme weather, temperature point many degrees below the freezing level, steep slopes and jet streaming wind cannot be neglected in order to accomplish a successful and save ascent as well as descent. Thereby it is always recommended by the well experienced climbers and guides to use artificial oxygen and acclimatizing exercises during Everest mounting.
Acclimatization is an exercise employed by mountaineers in order to make their body tough and get used to the conditions of higher altitude. Climbers aiming to ascend on Everest establish a camp at the base of the mountain and four higher camps on their way to the summit. For about four weeks they climb high and then came down thus making their bodies get used to the decreased oxygen content of the air and low atmospheric pressure. In the process mountaineers acclimatize by ascending gradually, taking rest for one day for every thousand foot they climb. Meanwhile they replenish their body with plenty of liquids and healthy food and high oxygen content present at lower altitude. This makes their bodies stronger, builds up more muscle masses required to survive at harsh conditions, and helps to heal their wounds.
Some mountaineers don’t follow this process as they don’t like to go down but substantial benefits rendered by the process makes it worth following. It is also important that climbers do not stay down for a long time as this will lower their physical stamina and loses the beneficial effects of the process. Further, it is also vital to make your Mount Everest expedition at right time and right season. The jet stream just above earth is about 4 to 6 miles per hour but increases sharply with higher altitudes making it to reach the strength and speed of a hurricane at the top of Everest, i.e. more than 118 miles per hour. The most advisable season is in early May when the jet stream is pushed northwards.
If you really want to stand on the summit of Mount Everest, then you need to make sure you take all the possible life saving measurements on your way to stay alive in the death zone.
For more information on Mount Everest please pay a visit to Mount Everest The British Story.
If you want to catch up on all the latest news related to mountain climbing, rock climbing and bouldering please visit Climbing News.
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How to Prepare for a Successful Summit of Mount Everest
Here we examine what you need to do in order to successfully reach the summit of Mount Everest, and live to tell your friends and family about your adventure. The information presented here is more pragmatic and less philosophical.
Here we will not discuss why some men and women have the need to climb the highest mountain in the world. At this point in your search for information, you probably don’t need this type of philosophical reasoning. Here you will find strictly the preparatory steps you need to take in order to increase the probability of a successful ascent and descent of Mount Everest. As in all worthwhile endeavors, preparation is the key to success. Lets take a look at the necessary preparatory steps.
1) Make sure that you are in the proper frame of mind for a summit. By this we mean ask yourself why you want to climb Mount Everest. You need to have a very good reason to attempt a summit, at least a very good reason for yourself. The reason for this is because your motivation level must be very high, and needs to be deep seated within your own personal psychology.
A perfunctory reason for climbing Everest will not work. If you are willing to do what ever it takes, and take yourself to the edge of your physical and mental performance envelope, then you should be ready to go. This first psychological step is by far the most important. If you can not take this first step, then you should stop reading right here and not continue with the other steps needed.
2) Make sure your are physically fit, and build up your fitness to a high level during the steps which follow. Your physical fitness should include running on both flat terrain and hills, some weight lifting, some climbing with a heavy backpack, and long periods of walking with a heavy backpack. Build up your fitness over time so that your fitness peak occurs around the time of you summit attempt. Obviously, you must be physically and mentally ready to summit Mount Everest.
3) Make sure you have the knowledge and technical skills needed in order to summit Everest. If you are starting from square one, you need to take mountaineering courses and start to learn about mountain climbing. Here we are talking about mountain climbing, and not rock climbing, there is a difference.
After you learn about the skills needed to climb mountains, start climbing and start out by climbing peaks that are less then ultra prominent. An ultra prominent peak is a mountain with a topographical prominence of 1,500 meters (4,921 ft) or more. There are a total of roughly 1,524 such peaks in the world. The prominence of a peak is the height of the peak’s summit above the lowest contour line encircling it.
4) After successful summits of less then ultra prominent mountains, start to climb ultra prominent peaks, and over a period of 3 to 4 years, build up your climbing experience so that you able to climb several mountains which are at least 18,000 feet above mean sea level. Before an Everest summit attempt, climb at least one mountain of 26,247 feet above mean sea level. It is also important to gain some experience at expedition camping at higher altitude, and gain experience on how to deal with the cold. Also, learn about how and when to use oxygen. You should also learn how to pace yourself and how to expend as little energy as possible as you move up the mountain.
5) During your physical training and climbing, select an expedition company. You can use the following list of Mount Everest expedition companies for this. It is very important that you use an expedition company which has many years of experience and has a successful track record of putting people on the summit with a safe return descent. There are number of companies out there. Their prices range anywhere from ,000 to ,000. They are not cheap.
The most important element here in selecting an expedition company is to make sure they provide a guide for you. Having a guide increases your chances of a successful summit attempt tremendously. One of the most well known expedition companies is Himalayan Experience.
Himalayan Experience is directed by Russell Brice, who has been leading expeditions to the Himalayas since 1974. He has led clients to the summit of Everest, Cho Oyo, Himal Chuli, Shishapangma and Ama Dablam. His expeditions have been presented on the Discovery Channel. Brice has a reputation of tight control so be prepared to follow his rules strictly.
The Russell Brice team is not cheap. There 2007 price was ,000. So do your shopping around in finding the right expedition company, one which fits your budget, and at the same time provides a level of safety you are comfortable with. But also be very careful. We strongly suggest that you do not use an expedition company whose price sounds to low (meaning below ,000). David Sharp, the climber who died in 2006 and whose death was surrounded by a media frenzy of inaccuracy and furor, had paid into one such bare-bones operation.
6) Buy at least ,000 in emergency medical evacuation insurance in case you need to be evacuated due to a medical reason. And while your at it, make sure your life insurance policy is in place and find out about if it covers risky activity. Many life insurance companies simply will not provide a pay out if you die from risky activity. Fortunately, there are some life insurance companies that specialize in such high-risk situations and have underwriters equipped to provide you with the best quote for your individual requirements.
The following is the fatality rates for a Mount Everest summit:
1922-1989; 285/106 (37.19%)
1990-1999; 882/59 (6.69%)
2000-2005; 1393/27 (1.94%)
1922-2006; 3010/203 (6.74%)
As you can see, the fatality rate for a summit of Mount Everest has dropped dramatically since 1990. But no matter how you slice it, there is a risk for loss of life.
The point is, if you have dreamed of climbing Mount Everest, and you are unable to be covered by a life insurance policy while attempting a summit, I would not let that stop you. Especially given the fact that the fatality rate has dropped dramatically. But it would be prudent to know what your policy does and does not cover in terms of risky activity.
7) Plan your trip for the spring, because during the months of March, April and May, this is when the optimal climbing weather exists in the Himalayas. You should also have some basic understanding about weather and the weather systems that frequently move through the Himalayas during the spring. While your expedition leader will be making the weather decisions, the ultimate choice of whether you climb comes down to you, and part of that decision making involves making sure you have a large enough weather window for a summit.
Be prepared for long periods of acclimatizing. Usually several weeks or longer. You can not attempt to summit Mount Everest unless you have the proper number of red blood cells given the decrease level of oxygen in the atmosphere. So a lot of time is spent waiting.
9) Plan at least two months for the entire trip.
We have provided you with a list of steps you need to follow in order to successfully summit Mount Everest. As you can see, such an attempt should not be looked as an adventure vacation. To summit Mount Everest is serious business, and it should be treated as such. The key to a successful summit is preparation. If you are successful, you will experience one of the highest levels of accomplishment that an individual can achieve. And finally, Godspeed on your attempt to summit the highest mountain in the world.
Thomas Sullivan, the author of this article, is a web developer and publisher, who resides within the Boston, MA area. He is the creator of Intellego Web Publishing and is currently preparing for a Mount Everest summit. He is also the creator and webmaster for Mount Everest.
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