Strenuous Booking open for Ama Dablam Expedition 2022
Trip Overview
Highlights
- Technically challenging mountain in the Khumbu region
- Follow the southwest ridge to the summit
- Fully supported expedition with the best Sherpa support
- A true Alpinist's dream
Ama Dablam Expedition 2022 Overview
| Maximum Altitude: | 6,812m/20,283ft |
| Total Duration: | 31 Days |
| Coordinates: | 27.8619° N, 86.8612° E |
| Climbing Route: | South West Ridge |
| Grade: | Strenuous + |
| Group Size: | Max 10 |
| Activity: | Mountaineering and Climbing |
Famously known as Mountaineer’s mountain, Ama Dablam is one of the technical mountains in the Khumbu region of Himalaya, that stands tall at 6812m. The glacier lurking from the southwestern face gives an impression of a jewel dangling from the neck of a mountain which gave it the name of Ama Dablam (meaning Mother’s Jewel), this is a steep pyramid of ice with vertical walls and sharp, exposed ridges. Get the technical climbing experience of conquering this mountain sharply pointed. Ama Dablam summit allows panoramic views of eight-thousanders including Everest, Cho Oyu, Makalu and Lhotse.
Our Ama Dablam climbing route follows the standard route through the southwest ridge to the summit. This route is the safest and is free from the risk of avalanches. We need to cross 40-45 degree slopes.
Why climb Ama Dablam with us?
- Guided by some of the best guides and Sherpa team.
- 1:1 Sherpa to climber ratio on summit day and 1:4 leader to climber ratio
- Quality and safety of the expedition
- Premier climbing experience on Ama Dablam
- A cohesive team of climbers
- A long history of high altitude expeditions
Climbing Strategy:
A careful strategy is important for a successful climb. Our itinerary and climbing strategy are developed by our expert team of Sherpas who have been in this field for a decade. After our final preparation in Kathmandu, we board a flight to Lukla and start our first leg of the expedition, trek to the Ama Dablam Base Camp. We will follow the standard Everest Base Camp trekking route until Pangboche, from where we detour and climb to the base camp.
Our Ama Dablam base camp is well-appointed providing each climber with a comfortable stay. We will spend a few days at Amadablam Base Camp for rest, preparation, training and a puja ceremony. After we are fully settled at the base camp, a rotation of higher camps will be conducted to aid our acclimatization process. Rotation of higher camps is effective before making the final attempt at the summit. Hence, we will climb to higher camps and descend to lower camps in order to make our bodies well acclimatized to the high altitude.
On the first rotation, we will carry a small load to Camp 1 (5,600m/18,368ft) and then return to our Base Camp. On our next rotation, we will sleep at Camp 1 and early in the morning of the next day, we will climb to Camp 2 (5,900m/19,352ft) and descend back. In a final rotation, those feeling comfortable will sleep at Camp 2 while other climbers will descend to lower camps for rejuvenation before making the final attempt for the summit.
After Base Camp, we will set up 3 camps before making it to the summit. Camp 1 will be at (5,600m/18,368ft), similarly, Camp 2 will be at (5,900m/19,352ft) and final Camp 3 will be at (6,300m/20,664ft).
Once we are fully acclimatized, we will take a few days rest at the base camp and wait for a perfect weather window to arrive for our final summit push.
Tentative Acclimatization Schedule:
1st Rotation:
Day 01 – Climb to Camp 1 (5,600m/18,368ft) and O/N
Day 02 – Return back to base camp
2nd Rotation:
Day 01 – Climb to Camp 1 (5,600m/18,368ft) and O/N
Day 02 – Climb to Camp 2 (5,900m/19,352ft) andO/N
Day 03 – Touch 6,000m and return base camp
Summit Push:
Day 01 – Climb to Camp 1 (5,600m/18,368ft) and O/N
Day 02 – Climb to Camp 2 (5,900m/19,352ft) and O/N
Day 03 – Summit push (6,812m/20,283ft) and return to Camp 2
Day 04 – Return to base camp
Please note that these acclimatization and summit programs may differ during the expedition period as each climber adapts differently with an altitude.
Why climb with us:
For over 30 yrs the people who helm this venture has been successfully organizing high altitude Expeditions ensuring safety first and service paramount. The success of the expedition depends largely on a carefully planned itinerary and best logistics and these are what we offer. We are committed to maintaining the expedition safe and successful with the quality of service. Our emphasis is always on maintaining the small group so that it will be easy to coordinate and cooperate with each other. You will be guided by highly professional mountain guides and they are some of the best in this field.
We are dedicated to providing the highest professionalism throughout the expedition by taking utmost care of all the logistics needed for our Ama Dablam Expedition
See our 30 years of history: Here
Personalized Expedition on Ama Dablam:
We would be glad to offer a personalized expedition on Ama Dablam should you have any specific requirements or preferences. Similarly, if you would like to add Lobuche peak climb or Island peak climb to our Ama Dablam expedition itinerary, please get in touch with us and we would be glad to accommodate your request.
Important Note: Your safety is of imperative concern while traveling with Highland Expeditions. Please take care to note that your leader/guide has the authority to amend or cancel any part of the itinerary if it is deemed necessary due to your safety concerns. Every effort will be made to keep to the above itinerary; however, since this adventure entails travelling in remote mountainous regions, we cannot guarantee that we will not deviate from it. Weather or health condition of a group member, unexpected natural disasters, etc., can all contribute to changes in the itinerary. Your leader/guide will try to ensure that the trip runs according to plan, but please be prepared to be flexible if required
Trip Itinerary
Dates & Price
Our trips are available on both fixed departure and private group basis.
If you are looking for a group to join this trip please click the Fixed Departures tab for more information on departure dates, availability and price. All our fixed departures are guaranteed to run. Or, if you would like to do this trip alone, or with your friends, families & colleagues in a private group style, please fill out the contact form in Private Group tab and send us your message. We will organize a private trip for you at your preferred dates catering any request you may have.
Cost Inclusion
- 1:1 sherpa guide to climber ratio and 1:4 leader to client ratio to assist during the climb
- Nepalese government royalty fees for Ama Dablam.
- All expedition organizational requirements
- Service of base camp manager and climbing sirdars
- Satellite communication system at base camp but nominal charge for use
- Radio set for communication between camps
- Meals at base camp and higher camps during expedition
- Personal tents at BC, high tents, kitchen tents, dining tents, shower tents, toilet tents, store tents, cooking utensils and more for your comfort.
- 4 nights accommodation at Kathmandu Guest House with breakfast in deluxe room
- Meals (B,L,D) and accommodation during trek up to BC and back to Lukla after the expedition
- Ktm-Lukla-Ktm airfare
- Staffs wages, allowances with their insurance
- Common climbing equipment
- Porterage of climbing equipment up to base camp and back to Lukla after the expedition
- Liaison officer daily wages and fees
- Applicable national park fees and local taxes
- 2 waterproof duffel bags
Cost Exclusion
- International airfare
- Meals in Kathmandu
- Custom for bringing any expedition goods
- Nepal entry visa fees
- Personal clothing and equipment
- Insurance (Mandatory)
- Summit bonus (USD 500)
- Gratuities for staff
- Personal expenses
