Ama Dablam Belle of Himalaya

Ama Dablam 6,856m is an impressive peak on the left bank of Imja Khola and a true alpinist's dream. It was first spotted by the Houston Expedition of '950 and visited by the British Mount Everest Expedition of '953. This unforgettable climb in the Khumbu region of Nepal involves a cultural trek into base camp, technical rock, snow and ice climbing and stunning panoramic summit views of Everest, Lhotse, and Makalu. We place three camps along the beautiful Southwest ridge where we have dramatic and exposed views of the Himalayas. We take pride in providing the finest service in the industry, from our excellent base camp services to the personal attention you will receive on your trip.

Ama Dablam is a technical climb. Part of the climb is 5th class rock with a move or two of 5.7. Climbers are required to have past rock climbing and mountaineering experience. To increase your chances of success, members should be in good physical condition.

Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu and transfer to hotel
Day 02: Visit to Swayambhu and Boudhanath
Day 03: Fly to Lukla (9,350 feet) and continue on about two and a half hours to Phakding  (8,700 feet).
Day 04: Namche
Day 05: Rest and acclimatization day in Namche toward South Col"
Day 06: Thyangboche at 12,887.
Day 07: Dingbouche (14,250 feet)
Day 08: Another rest day at Dingbouche.
Day 09: Ama Dablam Base Camp (15,700').
Day 10: Today is a rest day and acclimatization day.
Day 11: Advanced Base camp (ABC) at 17,700'.
Day 12: Our group hikes back up to ABC to sleep for the evening.

Day 13: Camp I is established on the crest of the ridge at18,900'. After leaving acache at C1, we will return back to base camp for the night.

Day 14: Rest day.
Day 15: Climbers ascend back to ABC for a second night.

Day 16: Our group climbs back up across the boulders, scrambles up the slabs to the ridge and arrive at Camp I. Climbers will either spend the night at Camp I or return to ABC.

Day 17: The first summit team will begin their summit attempt, moving to Camp II at 19,500'.Peaks.

Day 18: From Camp II, we climb mixed snow, rock and ice up the massive yellow tower and then traverse left into a wild fluted corner.

Day 19: Summit day. The day begins with steep climbing right-out of camp up towards the Dablam Glacier. The route traverses right, around some crevasses and then meets up with the 40 - 60degree snow rib that leads to the summit (22,350 feet). At the top there are beautiful views of Mt. Everest, Lhotse and Makalu. We then descend down to Camp 3 for the night.

Day 20: From Camp 3 we head back to base camp for our celebration dinner.

Day 21: Trek to to Khumjung. (If we summit early, a side trip to Kala Pattar or Everest Base Camp could b considered).

Day 22: Trek to Phakding.
Day 23: Lukla
Day 24: Flight back to Kathmandu. Transfer to Hotel. O/N hotel.
Day 25: Transfer to airport for next destination.