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Everest Expedition Embark on your journey with us. It is one of the most challenging climbing adventures, requiring careful planning, physical preparation, and specialized gear.

Mount Everest, 8,8848 meters is not just the highest peak in the world but also the symbol of perseverance. It is the ultimate challenge for mountaineers all over the world. The Everest expedition journey is of extreme physical and mental endurance and requires cautious preparation and fixed determination to climb.

Climb the world’s highest mountain at 8,848m
Walk along with professional Nepalese Mountain guides
Climb up to higher camps: EBC, Camp I, II, III, and IV
unique culture and traditions of the people in the Everest region
Experience the Sherpa’s warm hospitality

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Subash Gurung, an experienced high mountain guide who has climbed Everest solo, shares his advice: Climbing at high altitudes affects everyone differently, both physically and mentally. Each person has their own limit where it becomes really tough. This stage is painful but not impossible to overcome. Once you get past it, things improve, and you can understand your body's ability to adapt. This challenging phase can start at 6000 metres or even during the approach trek.

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There are strict rules for high-altitude climbing, and breaking them can be very dangerous. There's a big difference between quickly climbing to 8000 meters and coming back down right away versus staying there for 12 or 24 hours. At 8000 meters, serious problems begin. You might lose sleep, lose your appetite, feel apathetic, and even experience hallucinations. In short, above 8000 meters, your body starts to shut down. For beginners, it's crucial to follow a few basic rules. The first few days at base camp help you gauge your readiness. Usually, after the third day, you start feeling better. Deciding the stages of your climb depends on the usual camp locations or the terrain. Generally, if you can sleep at 6500 meters without headaches, you're ready to go higher. It's wise to make two trips to 7000/7500 meters to test your limits. During these trips, staying hydrated is essential. Then, spend a night at around 7500 meters, even if it's uncomfortable, before attempting the summit at 8000 meters. If the summit is higher, try to sleep at 8000 meters.

Beyond 8500 meters, you need to rely more on your brain than your muscles. Your mind must stay alert to decide when to descend. If you can't make that decision, it's deadly. Climbing to 8000 meters in good conditions is tough, but with bad weather, it becomes a nightmare.

General Precautions for High Altitude Climbing:
  • Stay warm, but not too hot.
  • Always cover your head.
  • Hydrate regularly, even in bad weather.
  • Have at least one hot snack daily.
  • Avoid walking bare-chested during the trek.
  • Watch out for each other at high altitude; don’t fall asleep at the same time.
  • Never descend alone.
  • Set personal limits; be aware of warning signs like mirages, sleepiness, and loss of appetite.
  • Don’t hesitate to turn back, regardless of external pressures.
  • Accept that it’s okay to give up; the mountains will still be there.
To climb at high altitudes, you need meticulous preparation, proper acclimatization, constant mutual monitoring, intellectual alertness, and immediate retreat in case of weakness, doubt, or danger. Less More

Overview

For any adventurer, the ultimate dream is to conquer Mount Everest, the highest peak on Earth at 8,848.86 meters. Located on the border between Nepal and China, Everest—known as Sagarmatha in Nepali—has fascinated mountaineers for centuries. Its first successful summit was achieved in 1953 by Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay Sherpa, making it a symbol of human endurance and determination.

The journey to Everest is a lifetime opportunity, but it's not without its challenges. Climbers must overcome high altitudes, extreme weather, avalanches, and the notorious "Death Zone" above 8,000 meters. Preparation is key, as climbers must train for months to build strength and stamina for the climb. Acclimatization to the harsh conditions is essential, as oxygen levels drop significantly at higher altitudes.

Alpinist Club Everest Expedition starts in Kathmandu, Nepal, with a flight to Lukla, followed by a 9-day trek to the Everest Base Camp. The climb progresses through multiple camps, each more challenging than the last. From Base Camp, climbers ascend through the Khumbu Glacier to Camp I (6,065m), Camp II (6,750m), and Camp III (7,300m). Once past 7,900 meters at Camp IV, climbers enter the Death Zone, where supplemental oxygen is required to continue.

Throughout the Everest expedition, the Alpinist Club provides continuous support with regular supplies, including fresh food and safety assistance, ensuring the best possible experience for climbers striving to reach the summit of Mount Everest.

Itinerary

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Upon your arrival in Kathmandu, our local team warmly welcomes you at the airport. You will then be escorted to the hotel, where you can enjoy some well-deserved relaxation. The itinerary includes a briefing about the trek's progress and presentation, followed by leisure time. If you arrive in the morning, you'll have the entire day at your disposal. This can be used for rest or for those interested, to explore the surroundings freely. It's an ideal chance to deeply experience Nepalese culture and indulge in the local culinary delights.

Transfer to hotel 
Final altitude: Approximately 1350 m 
Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: night in the hotel

Update with the expedition manager on the equipment carried. If necessary, the many mountain equipment shops in Thamel can help you complete your equipment. During this time, our local team is doing the necessary to complete the essential administrative formalities and the climbing permits. 

Meals: Breakfasts at the hotel 
Accommodation: Night at the hotel

We leave Kathmandu in the morning for a superb flight to Lukla where we meet our porters who distribute the loads. Gentle descent then small ascent along the Dudh Khola (the milk river in Nepali) to Phakding. 
Transfer/transportation: by plane and vehicle to the hotel.

Flight duration: approximately 35 minutes 4 hours of walking
Final altitude: 2,700 m 
Meals: Breakfast at the hotel – lunch – dinner 
Accommodation: Night in the lodge

We travel up the Dudh Khola River, with the magnificent Himalayan pines lining our route. Several bridges make us change banks according to the meanders of the river. Steep climb to the capital of Khumbu (Sherpa country). On the way, we admire the Thamserku and from time to time we see Everest. In Namche Bazaar, visit the village, very picturesque. You can walk the alleys of this village. 

6 hrs of walking
Final altitude: Approximately 3,440 m 
Meals: breakfast – lunch – dinner 
Accommodation: Night in the lodge

We invite you to visit the museum which dominates Namche Bazaar. The whole history of Everest is gathered there. Opposite the city, you will find the gompa, ideal for a moment of tranquility. 

Final altitude: Approximately 3,440 m 
Meals: breakfast – lunch – dinner 
Accommodation: Night in the lodge

We start the day with a balcony trail offering magnificent views of the Everest massif. The path then dips down to the bottom of the valley to cross the river. Rough climb on the opposite side to reach the majestic site of the monastery of Tengboche, dominated by Ama Dablam (6,812 m). 

6 hours of walking 
Final altitude: Approximately 3,860 m 
Meals: breakfast – lunch – dinner 
Accommodation: Night in the lodge

The path begins by descending towards the river that we cross. The regular progression on the side, with some climbs and descents to reach Dingboche.

5 hrs of walking
Final altitude: Approximately 4,400 m
Meals: breakfast – lunch – dinner
Accommodation: Night in the lodge

The trail follows the course of the Lobuche Khola. It passes above Pheriche and continues on a “roller coaster” through pleasant meadows. Ama Dablam, Kang Taiga, Thamserku, and Cholotse dominate the valley. At the hamlet of Dusa (4,503 m), the slope steepens to reach Dhugla (4,620 m) at the foot of the moraine of the Khumbu glacier. Difficult progress on the moraine to reach the particularly cold hamlet of Lobuche.

 4 hrs of walking 
Final altitude: About 4,930 m 
Meals: breakfast – lunch – dinner 
Accommodation: Night in the lodge

You will acclimatize at labuche for today. 

Final altitude: About 4,930 m 
Meals: breakfast – lunch – dinner 
Accommodation: night in the lodge

We start by following the valley to the confluence of the Khangri glacier. Gorakshep and its sandy plain precede a tedious walk on the moraine of the Khumbu glacier. Arrival at the base camp, at the foot of the famous Icefall.

7 hrs of walking 
Final altitude: About 5,364 m 
Meals: breakfast – lunch – dinner 
Accommodation: Night in a camp

Here we are at work, in the vast international camp gathering all the expeditions. We will stay there for 45 days in total. Everyone takes up residence for the following weeks. The breath is short, it is better to avoid agitating in all directions. Throughout the stay, we will have to move our tents according to the movements of the glacier. The lunar landscape remains impressive with the sparkling faces of Pumori, Lho La, Nuptse, and Lhotse. The temperature in full sun can even be mild, but it is not uncommon to experience snow squalls in the afternoon. 

Final altitude: Approximately 5,364 m 
Meals: breakfasts – lunches – dinners
Accommodation: Nights in a camp

The main stages of the ascent are as follows: 

Camp 1: 5,900/6,000 m 

Reaching C1 is the most technical part of the ascent on the southern side. You have to cross the Khumbu Icefall. The " Ice doctors ", sherpas specialized in laying fixed ropes along the icefall, recognized the best passage for the current year. 600 meters of progress on the glacier in perpetual motion. The camp is located at the entrance to the western combe, at the exit of the waterfall. We limit stay time to two nights at Camp 1 for acclimatization. As soon as possible, we climb to camp 2 whose excellent location makes it the ideal starting point towards the summit.

 Camp 2: 6,400/6,500 m

 C2 occupies a location on the left bank of the western valley, at the foot of the western ridge. Very safe, the place offers a breathtaking view of the Lhotse. A true advanced base camp, we set up a kitchen tent and a mess tent there for optimum comfort. From this camp, we will launch the attempt towards the summit. You will spend several nights there beforehand, before climbing to the upper camps.
 

Camp 3: 7,100/7,300m

The long climb from C2 to C3 puts the tenacity of the participants to the test. The high altitude slows the progression, without however already being able to call upon the assistance of the oxygen. The slope that leads to Lhotse displays an inclination between 30 and 45° on very hard, even icy snow. The progression is necessarily along the fixed ropes. You will sleep two nights at C3 before continuing to the summit. 

Camp 4

South Col at 7,900/8,000 m The long-awaited moment arrives: you are treading the South Col. This vast lunar field, swept by the winds, constitutes the lowest depression between Everest and Lhotse. Most Himalayans access it without the aid of supplemental oxygen. You have to cross two characteristic rocky sections before reaching the pass: the yellow band, a layer of marble and schists, and the top of the Genevois spur, a black rocky band. These two passages are equipped with fixed ropes.

 
Summit of Everest: 8,848 m

The final part of the route is climbed in 9 to 13 hours round trip. We use oxygen right from the start of the C4. We go up regular balcony slopes for a first stage at the Balcony (8,430 m) then to the south summit (8,749 m). From there, a long ridge leads to the Hillary step (8,790 m), or what remains of it since the 2015 earthquake. The last meters do not offer any difficulty, apart from the very high altitude. Your altitude sherpa determines, based on your progress and the time at which you reach the various obstacles, if you have time to reach the summit safely and come back down.

Last glances towards the top. It's time to head back. Long day to first reach Lobuche and finally the mountain pastures of Dingboche. The softness of the landscapes contrasts with the lunar site of the base camp. 

7 hrs of walking
Final altitude: Approximately 4,400 m 
Meals:  Breakfast at the restaurant – lunch – dinner
Accommodation: Night in the lodge

A pleasant day of walking along the valley. This time, we go directly by the balcony path that leads to Namche Bazaar.
 
7 hrs of walking 
Final altitude:  Approximately 3,440 m 
Meals:  Breakfast – lunch – dinner 
Accommodation: Night in the lodge

A last effort on the long route leading to Lukla. But we find an air charged with oxygen, welcome for our tired lungs.
 
7 hrs of walking 
Final altitude: About 2,850 m 
Meals:  Breakfast – lunch – dinner 
Accommodation: Night in the lodge

Early in the morning, the atmosphere at Lukla airport is often effervescent. A small plane takes us back to Kathmandu (subject to weather conditions) where we find our hotel in the city center. Free time so that everyone can discover the city at their leisure. 

Transfer/transport: airplane 
Flight duration: Approximately 35 minutes 
Meals: breakfast – free lunch (not included) – free dinner (not included)
Accommodation: Night at the hotel

Reserve day, free and without a guide. 

Meals: Breakfast at the hotel 
Accommodation: Night at the hotel

Free time depending on the departure time of your flight and our representative will drop you at the airport, ending your journey in Nepal. We hope to be of service to you again. Thank you and safe travels

Included & Excluded

Included Points
ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE :
Airport - Hotel transfers – Airport (Pick Up and Drop), by private vehicle.
HOTEL ACCOMMODATION IN KATHMANDU :
4-night hotel in Kathmandu (4-star category) - single room on bed with breakfast plan.
WELCOME DINNER :
One Welcome Dinner in a tourist standard restaurant in Kathmandu with Office Staff.
PERMITS :
Expedition Royalty and a permit fee from the Nepal Government to climb Mt. Everest, Sagarmatha National Park, and Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality entry permit and fee.
KHUMBU ICEFALL FEE :
Khumbu Icefall climbing charge to (SPCC) Sagarmatha Pollution Control Committee.
LIAISON OFFICER :
Government Liaison officer with full equipment, salary, and accommodation.
GARBAGE MANAGEMENT :
Stool Shipment Transfer & Garbage Deposit Fees.
INSURANCE :
Medical & Emergency rescue Insurance for all involved Nepalese staff during the trek and expedition.
MAP :
Trekking and climbing map.
DUFFLE BAG :
One Alpinist club Duffle Bag.
MEMBER TRANSPORTATION :
(Domestic Flight) Fly from Kathmandu – to Lukla and while returning Lukla - to Kathmandu, as per itinerary.
EXPEDITION STUFFS TRANSPORTATION :
All necessary expedition equipment transportation for all Members and Staff from Kathmandu to Lukla (by air cargo) to Base camp (by Porters / Yak) – While returning: Base camp to Lukla (by porters / Yak) and Lukla to Kathmandu (by air cargo). Based on the condition expedition staff may transfer by land (KTM-Phaplu) or Heli (KTM-Lukla).
MEMBER LUGGAGE :
Up to 50 Kg per member for personal baggage during the trek to be carried by porters or Yaks.
FOOD AND LODGING :
3 meals a day (breakfast, lunch, and dinner; including tea and coffee) along with accessible accommodation at Hotel/Lodge during the trek and at the Basecamp. Hygienic and fresh green vegetables, fresh meat, fruits, soft drinks, and juice will be served regularly during the entire expedition using helicopter flights. Well-managed base camp set up for members & Staff.
PORTER :
Porters per member up to the basecamp and from the basecamp (both ways).
BASE CAMP STAFF :
Experienced and well-trained Base Camp Cook & kitchen Helpers as required.
STAFF SALARY AND ALLOWANCE :
All Nepalese staff & porter’s daily wages, salary, equipment, food & clothing.
BASE CAMP TENT :
Each member will have an individual box tent in Base Camp.
BASE CAMP EQUIPMENT :
Single Tent, foam mattresses and pillow per member, 1 Dinning Tent, 1 Kitchen Tent, 1 Communication tent, 1 Toilet & 1 Shower Tent, 1 Staffs Tent, 1 Tent for Nepalese base camp staff, Store tents, Tables & chairs & all necessary cooking gears.
HEATER :
Heater at base camp in each Dining and other necessary camps.
SOLAR/GENERATOR/LIGHT :
1 Solar panel and Generator for lights at base camp, battery charge, for laptop and other electronic devices.
MEDICAL CHECKUP :
Twice Medical checkup of each climber at the base camp before the summit attempt.
TRAINING :
Oxygen, Mask Regulator, Ice wall, and Ladder training at Basecamp by UIAGM Gide.
HIGH ALTITUDE CLIMBING SHERPA :
1 veteran and government-licensed climbing Sherpa per member (1 Member: 1 Sherpa), during the entire climb from Basecamp to the summit and back, and on each rotation.
ASSISTANCE :
Climbing Sherpa to assist in carrying your gear to the high camps.
CLIMBING SHERPA SALARY & ALLOWANCE :
Climbing Sherpa Salary, Equipment, Food, and Clothing.
BONUS :
Carry Bonus of Sherpas and Route Fixing Charges.
OXYGEN BOTTLE (O2) :
Summit Oxygen cylinder: 5 oxygen bottles (4 ltrs.) for each member and 3 oxygen bottles for each high-altitude Sherpa. **
OXYGEN MASK & REGULATOR :
1 Set of Summit Oxygen masks & regulators for each member and high-altitude Sherpa. **
BACK-UP OXYGEN :
BACK-UP Oxygen Cylinder, mask, and regulator (with appropriate charge).
HIGH CAMP SERVICE (INFRASTRUCTURE AND LOGISTICS) :
High Altitude Tent, Necessary cooking EPI gas, cooking pot, High food for a member, Sherpa, and other crews at (C1) (C2) (C3) and (C4). Group climbing gears, fixed, and dynamic rope during the climbing period as required.
HIGH CAMP KITCHEN AND DINING :
We will have one cook, kitchen, and dining tents in Camp I and Camp II.
HIGH ALTITUDE TENT :
Members will share tents in high camps (2 members: 1 tent).
ROPE FIXING TEAM :
The team of experienced Sherpas will fix the route to the summit of Everest (no extra charge will be applied to members).
SATELLITE PHONE :
SATELLITE PHONE for emergency communication carried by Sherpa, also available for members with appropriate charge.
WALKIE-TALKIE :
WalkieTalkie for communicating from Base Camp to Mountain and Mountain to Base Camp.
PERMITS :
Satellite Phone/walkie-talkie permit for all members and staff.
INTERNET SERVICE :
Internet facility (1 Mbps) will be available at the Base Camp (subject to a charge).
WEATHER FORECAST :
Weather forecast report regularly during the entire expedition.
MEDICAL KIT :
Comprehensive Medical kit for members and staff.
CERTIFICATE :
Everest climbing certificate after climbing Mt. Everest successfully.
Excluded Points
AIR FARE :
International flight airfare (from and to Kathmandu).
NEPAL ENTRY VISA FEE :
The Nepalese Visa fee is $125 USD for 90 Days.
LUNCH & DINNER :
Lunch & dinner during the stay in Kathmandu (also in case of early return from Trekking / Expedition than the scheduled itinerary).
EXTRA NIGHTS IN KATHMANDU :
Extra nights’ accommodation in Kathmandu. In case of early arrival or late departure, early return from Trekking / Expedition, domestic flight cancellation (due to any other reason) than the scheduled itinerary.
INSURANCE POLICY :
Insurance covering both medical and high-altitude evacuation costs (for the trip cancellation, interruption, high altitude rescue & air evacuation, medical treatment, repatriation, etc.) *Mandatory
PERSONAL EXPENSES :
Telephone Calls, Internet, Toiletries, battery recharge, hot shower, laundry, soft drinks, beers, and any Alcoholic beverages (during the trek and in Kathmandu but we will have soft drinks for members at base camp).
PERSONAL CLIMBING EQUIPMENT :
Clothing, Packing Items, Bags, Personal Medical Kit, and all kinds of Personal Trekking / Climbing Gear.
TOILETRIES :
Soaps, shampoos, toilet and tissue papers, toothpaste, and other items used to keep yourself clean.
FILMING :
Special Filming, Camera, and Drone permit fee.
INTERNET SERVICE :
Not included during the trek.
SUMMIT BONUS :
Summit bonus for climbing Sherpa- Minimum 1800 USD.
TIPS :
Calculate some tips for basecamp and high camp staff – Minimum 400 USD.
EXTRA :
Any other services or activities, which are not mentioned in the itinerary and other items not listed in the “Cost Includes” section.

Note: Due to unforeseeable factors (weather, fitness, customs, road conditions, landslides, etc.), your expedition leader may adjust the program as needed. The leader is the sole judge and guarantor of your safety. Activity times are for reference and may vary per participant.

Note: The provided itinerary is for reference only and may vary per participant. It's flexible to accommodate weather conditions. Follow your guide's recommendations, who may cancel or stop the expedition for safety or physical reasons. Remember, this is an autonomous expedition with potential hazards. Alpinist club, your expedition leader, guide, or local teams cannot be held responsible for any unforeseen issues.

Trip Organization

YOUR EVEREST  EXPEDITION IN DETAILS

from your arrival in Kathmandu until your departure, your guide is responsible for the success of your trip and oversees your team. Do not hesitate to ask him questions, respect his position as the team leader, and above all follow his advice! Often your guide is the only English-speaking member of the team. In the mountains and, especially during high-altitude travels, your guide is responsible for the group's safety. The instructions he gives and the remarks he makes to all participants must be carefully followed. The interest and safety of the trekking group must be preserved, even when it may be to the detriment of an individual member of the group.

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YOUR PRIVATE GUIDE FOR CLIMBING EVEREST
The keystone of your success on all of our expeditions is that we are systematically on a ratio of one high-altitude sherpa per participant. He accompanies you for the key moments of the ascent and during the summit push. He is particularly experienced for high altitudes. He has participated in several expeditions at more than 8,000 meters, successfully leading participants to the summit. We select him for you. He is generally English-speaking. He may not be permanently at your side in the rotations between the camps, his role also being to carry out the portages to set up the camps.
There is a summit bonus for your high altitude sherpa to be paid on-site in cash after the climb. This bonus is due from the moment you left the last camp towards the summit during your summit push attempt . 

EXPEDITION LEADER IN EVEREST CLIMBING
His role is important in leading the strategy necessary for success: rotation in the altitude camps, acclimatization of each participant, and study of weather reports to decide on the optimum moment to launch the summit push.
The expedition leader represents the Alpinist Club to the group, . Mainly based at the base camp, he can accompany you to the high-altitude camps to supervise the smooth running of the expedition's logistics. He makes the necessary decisions that may be required. His authority is preponderant and unavoidable. You must respect his decisions as well as those taken collectively.

KITCHEN AND PORTER'S TEAM FOR EVEREST CLIMBING 
Our experienced team is uniquely equipped to address the key challenges of a Himalayan expedition: technical supervision and equipment transport. With over 10 years of refinement, our optimized operation assigns clear roles to ensure individual and collective success.

A kitchen team will be present at the base camp And camp 2.
There is a team of porters who help us set up the base camp with all the equipment and the kitchen. Beyond that, the team of high-altitude sherpas takes over. They help us in particular in setting up the high altitude camps and in portaging from the base camp. At Camp 2 we also have a kitchen tent and a mess tent with a chef and helper. 

EQUIPMENT TRANSFER TO HIGH CAMP
Each participant will have to carry their personal belongings and altitude food. The Nepalese team transports the collective equipment. Our backpack will be calibrated from 10 to 12 kg.

For unforeseeable reasons at this stage, including weather but also fitness or lack of fitness of the participants, your guide may have to adapt or even interrupt your program, at any time if he deems it necessary, whether for the whole group or for a few participants, and for the smooth running of your trip. He remains the sole judge and guarantor of your safety.

DIFFICULTY LEVEL FOR CLIMBING MOUNT EVEREST
1:Physical level: extreme
This program is aimed at very experienced participants, with the physical and mental condition of a high-level athlete.
It is given as "extreme difficulty" given the very high altitude at which you will be climbing. Manaslu is one of the highest mountains in the world: although the technical difficulties are relative, climbing the summit is nonetheless a difficult and sometimes even dangerous undertaking. The commitment is very pronounced during summit attempts.
This expedition is therefore intended for experienced mountaineers (comfortable in a PD/AD level in snow), who already have good experience of high altitude. It is essential to be autonomous in the mountains, both technically and psychologically. The expedition leader and the high-altitude sherpas are above all technical advisors and logistics managers. They cannot under any circumstances "pull" a participant to the summit.
of course, training is necessary, training focused on developing one's endurance and resistance capacities: running, cycling, swimming, ski touring and of course, mountain racing. This training must be regular and have started at least 6 to 8 months before the expedition leaves.

2:High Altitude challenge
High altitude is the main challenge in climbing an 8,000-meter peak, as oxygen levels drop significantly (hypoxia). Gradual acclimatization is vital, especially in the first weeks. Take it slow, avoid overexertion, and listen to your body—symptoms like headaches and nausea are common but shouldn’t be ignored to prevent serious complications.

The expedition demands prolonged physical effort in harsh conditions, including cold and wind, so solid endurance and resistance training are essential.

For those interested, we offer the option to climb without supplemental oxygen, though most use it from Camp 4 (7,400 m). A 1:1 ratio of altitude Sherpas to participants ensures personalized support during the summit push. Feel free to discuss your plans with us!

During the expedition, you must carry your personal belongings, as high-altitude Sherpas only transport collective equipment. For summit attempts, expect to carry a 6–8 kg bag, including oxygen bottles (4 kg).
The challenging environment—distance, cold, bad weather, and discomfort—can cause stress, fatigue, and mood changes. Good humor, tolerance, and respect for teammates and the local team are essential. While subgroups may form, team spirit is key to success.

3:Everest Climbing Level
This program requires the use of mountaineering equipment like crampons, harnesses, ice axes, and ropes. The route may include moderate challenges, such as steeper glacier sections, exposed walls, or sustained effort, all made harder by the altitude. Steep sections are equipped with fixed ropes, so proficiency with a self-blocking device is essential. This climb is for participants with prior mountaineering experience at a similar level.

The technical difficulty assumes normal weather conditions and can increase with poor weather, fresh snow, or low-quality ice. Factors like altitude, heavy packs, limited route equipment, and long approaches also make the climb more demanding.

ACCOMMODATION IN KATHMANDU AND DURING THE EVEREST EXPEDITION

  • Hotel In Kathmandu: In Kathmandu, we will provide you with a single room in a hotel 
  • During the trek: You will stay in the Lodge. Lodges in Nepal are very random in terms of comfort. Lodges can look like a refuge or sometimes a homestay. They are mostly family homes with double, triple or dormitory rooms. Toilets and showers are always separate. 
  • Everest Base camp: At the base camp, we are in individual tents. A base camp for several weeks must be as comfortable as possible, to allow a good recovery on returning from the high-altitude camps. It must allow us to face a period of bad weather in the best possible conditions. Each participant has their tent with a comfortable mattress. A heated mess tent is the main living area. Tables and chairs are permanently installed there. We also have a shower tent and a toilet tent (solid waste in evacuated barrels)
  • Everest High Altitude Camps: During the ascent, at the high camps, we have a high-altitude tent for 2 people, or even 3 people at the last camps. 
Hygiene & dry cleaning during climbing Everest
  • Toilets: The base camp has toilets and toilet paper. Be sure to wash your hands with hydroalcoholic gel (to be taken from your personal pharmacy) after each visit to the toilet. For the higher camps, we recommend that you bring a bottle that you will use to urinate at night to avoid having to go out.
  • Daily hygiene: a basin with water and soap is available at the entrance to the mess tent. Water is intended for washing the face and hands, do not drink it. 
  • Shower: hot water is available (ask in the kitchen). Only take showers in sunny weather to avoid catching a cold! 
  • Laundry: water (cold) and basin to be requested from the kitchen, bring biodegradable products only.

MEAL IN KATHMANDU AND TREKKING IN EVEREST EXPEDITION
Upon arrival in Kathmandu, a welcome dinner is provided on the first evening. Similarly, upon return from the expedition, a farewell meal is provided. In the cities, many small (or large) restaurants allow us to discover the typical local cuisine.
For trekking to base camp: breakfasts and evening meals are prepared by the kitchen team or the lodge cooks and are taken in the lodge dining room or under the mess tent. Depending on the profile of the stages (length of the day's walk and/or presence of water), midday snacks will be served hot or cold in the form of picnics.

Here is a typical one-day menu during the trek: 
  • Breakfast: eggs, toast or chapati, or Tibetan bread or pancakes, or pancakes, butter/jam, tea or coffee
  • Lunch: a main course, tea or coffee
  • Dinner: soup, main course, fruit (fresh or canned), tea or coffee. 
  • During the trek, tea or coffee is served with meals. Two cups per person are included. Apart from these included menus, other drinks and foodstuffs will be at your expense.
  • Water: Use purification tablets (Hydralazine, Micropur, or others) as advised by your guide, refill with purified water when possible, and avoid bottled mineral water due to its environmental impact.

BASE CAMP MEAL: All meals are prepared by the kitchen team using local ingredients including rice, pasta, lentils, potatoes, vegetables, eggs, a little meat, etc. They are served to you in a Dining tent. Non-alcoholic hot drinks such as tea or coffee are offered to you at will. We recommend that you stay constantly hydrated. 

ALTITUDE CAMPS MEAL: at camp 2 our  cook will prepare food for you. At high altitudes, eating can be difficult, and freeze-dried food is usually necessary. While this food might taste fine at lower elevations, it can quickly become unappealing in high-altitude camps.
we will provide freeze-dried dishes and share your preferences. We’ll do our best to match these, depending on available stock. You can also bring up your favorite foods for the expedition.
for higher camp, Each tent is equipped with a stove  to melt snow for water, prepare freeze-dried meals, and make hot drinks. Gas cartridges will be provided

STAY HYDRATION: Bring water purification tablets (like Hydroclonazone or Micropur) to treat water, depending on the source and your guide's advice. Purified water may sometimes be available, reducing the need for bottled water, which is less eco-friendly.

Glacier meltwater lacks minerals, which your meals partly provide. However, relying only on tea, coffee, or plain water can lead to poor hydration, stomach issues, and mineral deficiencies on long expeditions. To avoid this, pack 2–3 tubes of mineral salt tablets (10 tablets per tube) to add to your water bottle.

TRANSFERS / TRANSPORT  FOR EVEREST EXPEDITION
All transfers are provided in private vehicles. 
For various reasons, we prefer trekking to reach the base camp: the progression designed for acclimatization allows you to prepare yourself physically and psychologically for the climb. It is also the ideal time to get to know the team and to start building team spirit and cohesion. 

The return is also planned as a trek. That said, the possibility of taking the helicopter on the way back is possible for an additional fee. 

GROUP SIZE FOR EVEREST EXPEDITION
The group size is limited to 1–15 participants for better immersion, respect for hosts, more freedom, and flexibility. However, the limit may be exceeded if the last registrant wants to join with others. Services and trip conditions remain unchanged

COLLECTIVE EQUIPMENT FOR EVEREST EXPEDITION
All logistical equipment is provided, including individual tents at the base camp with mattresses, mess tents, shower tents, and toilet tents, as well as all collective and individual cooking equipment. At altitude, tents, stoves with gas cartridges, ropes, and anchors.

INDIVIDUAL EQUIPMENT
Personal equipment is not provided. A complete list is provided later in this document. It will be refined with us during the preparation days and up until the time of departure according to your questions.

High-altitude sleeping bags, full suits, and/or good-quality down jackets are expensive items that you may not use often. We can rent you this specific equipment for the duration of the expedition. You must then return the equipment cleaned and in the condition in which it was given to you (deposit required). 

OXYGEN OR WITHOUT OXYGEN
Most climbers use supplemental oxygen from Camp 3 (7,300 m), and some even start at Camp 2 (6,500 m). Your package includes 5 oxygen bottles, a regulator, and a mask, with the equipment transported to high camps by porters. If you want oxygen before Camp 3, you must request it early, and additional cylinders will cost extra, payable on-site.


We are among the few organizers who allow summit attempts without supplemental oxygen. However, only 1–2% of experienced climbers succeed each year. If you choose this option, let us know early so we can adjust your acclimatization. The final decision depends on your expedition leader or Sherpa, based on your fitness. No refunds are given if you go without oxygen, but one emergency bottle will be available at Camp 4 for safety.

From Camp 3 during the summit push, you have two options:

    • Without Oxygen: No extra weight (4–5 kg), but if you're too fatigued or slow, you must turn back, ending your summit attempt.
    • With Oxygen: Carry a bottle as backup. It adds weight but lets you decide when or if to use it during the climb.

    SECURITY AND COMMUNICATION DURING EVEREST CLIMBING 

    We have at least one Iridium satellite phone that is used only for logistical, weather and security purposes. Under certain conditions, participants may use it. For these private uses, please contact us.
    The camps will be permanently connected by radio. Expedition leader, participants and high-altitude sherpas will also have access to this. 
    The expedition will have a hyperbaric chamber at the base camp, and a complete, lighter pharmacy at the higher camps.

    PREPARATION FOR  CLIMBING MOUNT EVEREST
    Preparing for the trek requires several months of preparation with 4 to 6-hour walks every weekend for stamina and participating in a sport that requires short periods of high exertion.

    MEDICAL CHECK-UP BEFORE GOING EVEREST
    Being in good health is essential to enjoy your Alpinist Club trip fully. If your last medical visit was more than four years ago, please get another general physical exam and tell your doctor the nature of your trip (climate, altitude, difficulty, etc.). The altitude also has the effect of reviving dental problems or other chronic pain, so getting a dental checkup is also prudent. If you are undertaking a high-altitude expedition, we advise you to consult a mountain medicine specialist.

    ACUTE MOUNTAIN SICKNESS IN CLIMBING EVEREST
    This trip takes place at high altitudes so some people may experience altitude-related discomforts like headaches, loss of appetite, and swelling of limbs. Most of these symptoms usually go away within a few days, but sometimes they can develop into a serious illness: pulmonary or cerebral edema. There are no preventive drugs for AMS. Diamox diuretic is often effective for symptomatic relief, but you should first check with your doctor to verify that it is not contraindicated. Think about it before you go.
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    The best time to climb Mount Everest is during the pre-monsoon (spring) season from April to May and the post-monsoon (autumn) season from late September to early November. These periods offer more stable weather conditions.

    The Mount Everest expedition typically takes 60 to 70 days, including acclimatization, trek to Everest Base Camp, and climbing rotations between higher camps before the summit attempt.

    Yes, significant high-altitude climbing experience is essential. You should have climbed other 6,000-7,000-meter peaks and possess technical skills, including using crampons, ice axes, and ropes.

    Climbing Everest requires exceptional physical fitness and mental endurance. Months of training with cardiovascular exercises, strength training, and altitude preparation are recommended to handle the harsh conditions.

    You need to acquire several permits, including the climbing permit from the Nepal government, Sagarmatha National Park entry permit, and a TIMS (Trekkers' Information Management System) card.

    The cost of an Everest expedition ranges from $35,000 to $70,000 or more, depending on the expedition package, services, and logistics included.

    Climbing Everest poses significant risks such as extreme weather, high altitude sickness, avalanches, crevasses, and physical exhaustion. Proper preparation and guidance reduce these risks, but the expedition remains challenging and dangerous.

    Expedition support typically includes experienced Sherpa guides, porters, oxygen cylinders, tents, meals, safety equipment, and medical facilities at higher camps. Some packages offer additional luxury services like personal Sherpas and base camp comfort.

    The expedition includes gradual ascent, resting days, and climbing rotations between base camp and higher camps to allow your body to adjust to the high altitude.

    Preparation includes acclimatization, staying hydrated, and having medications like Diamox. It’s important to descend immediately if symptoms of severe altitude sickness occur.

    Sherpas play a major role in the successful Everest expedition. They help the climbers in every difficult situation by fixing the ropes and carrying the heavy loads that make the journey much easier. The cook prepared all the meals during the expedition. The Sherpas dug the tent platforms and also set the tents for the climbers. They take all the responsibility and safety of the climbers. They make sure you are well equipped, and check the crampons and harness. They also help the climbers in setting up the oxygen and ensure the regulators are set correctly. They keep an eye on each climber and help them whenever there is a problem.

    There are 8 to 15 climbers with the same number of supporting staff during the expedition. We have enough resources and equipment for the successful summit. In case the number of climbers exceeds the ideal number, we will break the team into smaller teams and work accordingly.

    Yes, you need to have a Sherpa for the Everest expedition. They have years of experience and knowledge that are useful for successful summits.  You alone cannot manage the gear, food supplies, equipment, and logistics during the Everest summit. They take all the major responsibility and also manage everything in case of emergency. Therefore, you need to hire a Sherpa guide for a successful summit.

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