Our Himalayan Climbing Course will help you become a mountaineer by introducing skills before putting them into practice on climbs of increasing difficulty and elevation. The course culminates in an ascent of Lobuche East at 6,119m.
You will have the technical ability to attempt major mountains by their easier routes, such as the trekking peaks in the Himalayas.
At the end of the course, participants should have the skills and confidence to travel in glaciated terrain.
The program will also set you up with sufficient prowess to be guided on some technically difficult ascents and expeditions.
The emphasis of the course is on the safe application of skill development, culminating in an ascent of Lobuche East.
Our objective is to pass on our successful climbing skills:
Fundamental snow and ice craft skills
Rope skills applicable to high-altitude alpine climbing
Glacier travel and self-rescue skills
Weather analysis
High-altitude medicine
Route finding and navigation
Snow and expedition camping skills
The most important attributes are:
Current techniques for high-altitude mountaineering
A climbing standard appropriate to the objective
Attuned mountain awareness
Sound judgement of your own abilities
Solid planning and preparation skills
The basis of good decision-making
Participants must have good fitness, balance and coordination.
Previous snowcraft or rock climbing is not necessary, as these skills will be taught during the instruction part of the trip.
Add-ons:
Island Peak
Make the most of your acclimatisation with an additional ascent of Island Peak, an ideal challenging progression from Lobuche East. Easily climbed in a short six-day itinerary following your Himalayan Climbing Course.
Ama Dablam
After something that will get the adrenaline pumping after your course? Challenge yourself and polish your new skills with a 10-day add-on climb of Ama Dablam, one of Nepal’s most exhilarating climbs! Available in the post-monsoon season only.
Contact us for more details.
