Ama Dablam Expedition – Mount Ama Dablam expedition 30 Days

Expedition Itinerary:

• Hotel/Teahouse Lodges/Camping
• 25 Days Trek/Climbing
• Food: Included except main meals in Kathmandu
• Accommodation: 5 Nights KTM, 24 Nights Lodges/Camping
• Season: Spring, Autumn & Winter

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport, meet our staff then transfer to Hotel.
Day 02: Kathmandu free.
Day 03: Official work for expedition and briefing at Ministry of Tourism.
Day 04: Fly to Lukla 2860m. trek to Phakding 2622m.or, Manjo. Lodge.
Day 05: Manjo-Phakding – Namche Bazaar 3440m. O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
Day 06: Acclimatization & rest day.  O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
Day 07: Namche Bazaar – Tengboche 3867m. O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
Day 08: Tengboche – Ama Dablam Base Camp 4600m.  O/N at Camping.
Day 09-23: Climbing period for Ama Dablam expedition 6812m.
Day 24: Clean up Base Camp and back pack. O/N at Camping.
Day 25: Trekking back to Tengboche.  O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
Day 26: Tengboche – Namche Bazaar. O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
Day 27: Namche Bazaar – Lukla then transfer to Teahouse Lodge.
Day 28: Early flight back to Kathmandu then transfer to Hotel.
Day 29: Free in Kathmandu.
Day 30: Last minute, transfer to airport for your onward journey.

Ama Dablam Expedition Equipments

Climbing Gear

• Alpine climbing harness Must have adjustable leg loops and fit over all clothing
• 2 locking carabiners Large, pear-shaped carabiner is best, screw gate type recommended
• 3 regular carabiners Light weight BD Hot wire are recommended
• Ice axe w/leash Light weight (ie Grivel Air tech, Black Diamond Raven, or Charlet Moser Snow Walker) Under 5’7” use 60cm, 5’7”- 6’2” use 65cm, over 6’2” use 70cm
• Plastic Mountaineering boots (Koflach Degree, Lowa Civetta, or Scarpa Alpha) or Leather Double Mountaineering boots (i.e. La Sportiva Olympic Mons, Boreal GI or equivalent, must be mountaineering/crampon compatible)
• Crampons Must be fit to plastic boots prior to trip, new-matic type recommended, include a simple repair kit (i.e. Grivel G12, Black Diamond Contact, or Charlet Moser Super 12)
• Adjustable trekking poles
• Belay\ rappel device (Figure 8 preferred)

Upper Body

• 2 cotton t-shirts
• 1 polypropylene t-shirt
• 2 long sleeve polypropylene shirt Lightweight, light colored for sunny days.
• 2 women sports bras Synthetic, no cotton!
• 1 soft shells Marmot Dri-clime Wind Shirt, Patagonia Stretch Zephur or Krushell Jacket (R2 pullover acceptable).
• Down/synthetic sweater or vest Patagonia Puffball Jacket or Sweater preferred, R4 Jacket acceptable.
• Hard Shell jacket with hood Waterproof and breathable. Gore-Tex or equivalent is best, roomy enough to fit over multiple layers.
• 1 expedition down parka with hood. This is probably your most important piece of clothing! It is important that your jacket is 700+ fill down, baffle construction (not sewn through seams) and has a thick insulated hood.

Hand wear :

We require two systems; one glove system for lower on the mountain and a mitten overmitt system for the cold temperatures encountered on summit day.

• 2 pair liner gloves Thin wool or polypropylene
• 1 pair warm gloves Fleece or wool
• 1 pair expedition shell gloves
• 1 pair modular expedition shell mitts. OR Pro Mitts If they do not have wrist straps consider sewing one on so that you can either attach it to your jacket or cinch the strap to your wrist so that you do not loose your mittens in high winds.

Head gear

• Warm hat wool or synthetic that cover your ears.
• Balaclava
• Face mask
• Shade hat or baseball cap
• Glacier glasses 100% UV protection with side shields and a hard-sided storage case (i.e. Julbo or Cebe)*.
• 1 pair extra sunglasses (Also with UV protection in case your 1st pair breaks)
• 1 ski goggles with UV protection *

If you require prescription glacier glasses, you get your lenses modified to your prescription. Julbo Sherpas glacier glasses works great for prescription lenses. Send the glasses to Opticus along with your PD number with your order. Their number is 1-800-870-5557 get these with your prescription

Lower Body

• 4 pair of liner socks. Polypropylene or Capilene
• 3 pair light weight trekking socks
• 2 pair med-heavy wool socks check boot fit with liner and wool socks on
• 1 pair nylon shorts
• 1 pair nylon pants for trekking and around camp
• 2 pair lightweight long underwear bottoms
• 1 pair fleece pants w/ side zipper or “puff-ball pants”
• 1 pair soft shell pants. . (i.e., Patagonia Guide pants or OR Granite Pants. Schoeller fabrics)
• 1 pair of hard shell pants. Waterproof/breathable with full side zips, Gore-Tex or equivalent is best.
• 1 pair gaiters Make sure they will fit over plastic boots. (OR Crocodiles or equivalent)
• 1 pair down booties (optional)
• 1 pair trail shoes for the hike to base camp and use at camp.
• 1 pair sandals or tennis shoes for Kathmandu and in camp.

All clothing should be kept dry using waterproof stuff sacks or large plastic bags

Pack

• 1 light weight internal frame pack (approx 4,000 cubic inches)
• 1 daypack is optional for the approach hike, possible use on summit day and carry-on pack. If you plan to use it for your summit pack it must be large enough for your down jacket, misc. clothes, food and water. The Lowe Alpine Neutrino or Black Diamond Speed 28 are excellent, lightweight (16 oz.) choices.
• 1 large (7,500+cu.in.) duffel bag for gear, must be durable for use on pack animals, one can be used for storing belongings in Mendoza or Punta del Inca that are not used on the climb
• small padlock for duffel bag
• 1 small duffel bag for luggage storage in Kathmandu

Sleeping gear

• 1 down sleeping bag rated to -10 F (Gore Dryloft or similar fabric helps protect down and dark colors speed drying time)
• Sleeping pad full length closed cell foam (mandatory) and/or ? length Therma-Rest for extra warmth and comfort

Misc.

• 1 first-aid kit with ibuprofen and any other doctor recommended medications
• Lip balm. At least SPF 20, 2 sticks. A string taped to the stick is helpful, to hang around your neck
• Sunscreen. At least SPF 40
• Headlamp. Petzl Myobelt 3 or Black Diamond Polar Star
• 3 Water bottles 1 liter wide-mouth Nalgene (1 is a pee bottle).
• Hydration bladder with drinking tube for lower mountain-(optional).
• 1 water bottle insulator
• Plastic mug w/snap-on lid, 16 oz. or larger.
• Bowl and spoon Plastic, small Tupperware works well. Lexan spoons are best.
• Pocket knife small Swiss-army type.
• Water purification Iodine tablets or Polar-pure crystals.
• Toiletry kit. Be sure to include toilet paper stored in a plastic bag.
• 3-4 Large plastic bags, for keeping miscellaneous gear dry
• Nylon stuff sacks For food and gear storage (OR has a good selection); large Ziplocs are useful also
• Bandana
• Camp towel
• Ear plugs
• Hand wipes
• 1 small stainless steel thermos (optional)
• Favorite snack foods (no more than 2 pounds)
• Paperback books, cards, Walkman, etc.
• Binoculars (optional for viewing the route from the lower camps)
• Camera 1 light weight point & shoot on the mountain, 1 large SLR type is optional for the trek in and base camp
• Fanny pack or wallet for travel documents, money & passport
• Passport and passport photos
• Airline

Expedition Cost: Service up to Base Camp on group joining basis:

USD 4,9 75 (If 1-4 Person in Group)
USD 4,700 (If 5-7 Person in Group)
USD 4,155 (If 8-12 Person in Group)
USD 3,950 (If 9-12 Person in Group)
USD 3,785 (If 13-15 Person in Group)

Per climbing Sherpa (Guide) USD 2200 (If required by Member)

• We will provide you the expedition cost as per your size of group or, as per your requirement for the expedition service. We request you to e-mail us or, use "Book Expedition" form for send us your message.
• Above given cost does not include the climbing Sherpa’s food & fuel, tents, climbing gears and summit bonus above advance base camp.
• Hiring a high altitude Sherpa does cost USD 2000. This cost includes equipment allowances, daily wages, food and fuel up to base camp, insurance, flight to and from Kathmandu, sleeping tents at BC etc…

Service Includes up to Base Camp

• All land transportation by Car, Van, Hiace or, tourist Bus (Airport/Hotel/Airport, expedition pick up & drop).
• 5 Nights Hotel accommodations in Kathmandu at 3 star Hotel on Bed & Breakfast plan (before & after expedition).
• Schedule flight Ktm/Lukla/ktm for member, Liaison officer & Expedition staffs.
• Transport of food supply and expedition equipments to Base Camp & back.
• Full board in lodges during trekking to base camp and back.
• Base Camp single sleeping tent & Mattress for each member, BC staffs & Liaison Officer.
• All kitchen tent, store tent, dining tents, toilet tent, table, chairs & cooking utensils for Base Camp.
• Food and fuel at Base Camp.
• Service of Government Liaison officer.
• Service of cook and kitchen boy at Base Camp.
• Equipments allowance, daily wages of cook, kitchen boys & Liaison officer.
• Insurance of cook, kitchen boy, Liaison officer and porters.
• Expedition Permit fee of Mt. Ama Dablam.
• Sagarmatha National Park entrance fee.
• 2 Expedition duffel bag for each member.
• Generator or Solar panel at Base Camp for light and charging.
• Sat Phone available at Base Camp, but nominal charge for use.
• Emergency medical oxygen at Base Camp.
• Visa extension fee.
• Agency service charge.

 Service does not include

• International airfare from/to your country.
• Nepal entry visa fee (can be obtained at the airport at upon arrival).
• Lunch and dinner during your stay in Kathmandu.
• Hotel after 5 night stay in Kathmandu.
• Personal climbing gear and equipment above Base Camp.
• High Tents above Base Camp.
• High altitude food and fuel above Base Camp.
• Oxygen & Mask and regulator (will be provided as per request).
• Personal insurance such as travel, accident, medical, emergency evacuation & lost luggage.
• Applicable permit fees and customs charges, etc. for SAT phone, communication equipment & commercial filming.
• International airport departure tax at Kathmandu Airport.
• Expenses of personal nature such as drinks, laundry, postage, telephone etc.
• Tips and bonuses.
• Garbage deposit.

Expedition Cost: Service up to summit on Group Joining Basis:

USD 6,975 Per Person.

Expedition service up to Summit:

• All land transportation by Car, Van, Hiace or, tourist Bus (Airport/Hotel/Airport, expedition pick up & drop).
• 5 Nights Hotel accommodations in Kathmandu at 3 star Hotel on Bed & Breakfast plan (before & after expedition).
• Schedule flight Ktm/Lukla/Ktm for member, Liaison officer & Expedition staffs.
• Transport of food supply and expedition equipments to Base Camp and back.
• Full board in lodges during trekking to base camp and back.
• All kitchen tent, store tent, dining tents, toilet tent, table & chairs & cooking utensils for Base Camp.
• Base Camp single sleeping tent & Mattress for each member, BC staffs & Liaison officer.
• Food and fuel at Base Camp.
• Service of cook and kitchen boy at Base Camp.
• Service of Government Liaison officer.
• Equipments allowance, wages of cook, kitchen boys & Liaison officer.
• Insurance of cook, kitchen boy, Liaison Officer and porters.
• Peak Permit fee of Mt. Ama Dablam.
• Sagarmatha National Park entrance fee.
• One high altitude Sherpa per climber to carry all food & gear to higher camps. Also assist the member during climb & summit attempt.
• 4 oxygen bottles (4 lts) per member with mask and regulator (for use only) " Poisk oxygen system".
• Common climbing equipment (necessary rope, ice bars, ice screws, etc).
• Common climbing equipment such as ropes, ice screws, ice bar, pitons, etc.
• Walkie-talkies for each member base unit at Base Camp.
• High altitude food.
• High altitude fuel.
• High altitude tents.
• 2 Expedition duffel bag for each member.
• Generator or, Solar panel at Base Camp for light and charging.
• Sat Phone available at Base Camp, but nominal charge for use.
• Emergency medical oxygen at Base Camp.
• Visa extension fee.
• Agency service charge.

Service does not include:

• International airfare from/to your country.
• Nepal entry visa fee (can be obtained at the airport upon arrival).
• Lunch and dinner during your stay in Kathmandu.
• Hotel after 5 night stay in Kathmandu.
• Personal climbing gear and equipment above Base Camp.
• Personal insurance such as travel, accident, medical, emergency evacuation & lost luggage.
• Applicable permit fees and customs charges and commercial filming.
• Oxygen & Mask and regulator (will be provided as per request).
• Expenses of personal nature such as drinks, laundry, postage, telephone etc.
• Tips and bonuses.
• Garbage deposit fee.

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