Lhotse 8516M West Face Expedition
This expedition is looking for experienced climbers to join. We will be attempting the 'normal' West Face of Lhotse 8516M. The maximum size for the climbing team will be 8 members plus two climbing climbing Sherpas.
Dates: April-May 2009, Late September-October 2009
Duration: 55 Days
Team Size: 8 members, 2 Western Guides, 3 Climbing Sherpa
Cost: ~$23750 usd
Climbing Grade: EXTREME, ALTITUDE
Lhotse (8,516m / 27,940ft) located in the South of Everest massif. Lhotse is the fourth highest mountain in the world. The Swiss were the first to climb Lhotse in 1956 on the West face.
We climb the highest peak of the Lhotse massif via the normal route. Following the classis Everest route, we set up base camp at Everest Base. We then begin our work on the mountain with many trips through the Khumbu ice fall.
This is an all inclusive trek and climbing expedition. Each member has 6 nights at The Marshyangdi 4 star Hotel with an excellent breakfast buffet included. These days can be used before or after the expedition as you see fit. Extra nights cost around $20 usd. You will be greeted at the Kathmandu Airport and taken to your Hotel to unwind or go check out the crazy Thamel district of Kathmandu.
Itinerary:
- Days 01 : Arrival at Katmandu
- Days 02 - 03 : Greetings & Meetings
- Days 04 : Fly to Lukla (2800m) and trek to Phakding (2640m)
- Days 05 : Trek to Namche Bazaar (3446m)
- Days 06 : Trek to Khumjung (3790m)
- Days 07 : Khumjung, rest day
- Days 08 : Trek Pangboche (3867m)
- Days 09 : Trek to Pheriche
- Days 10 : Trek to Lobuche (4900m)
- Days 11 : Lhotse/Everest base camp
- Days 12 - 47 : Climbing Period
- Days 48 : Break down Base Camp
- Days 49 : Trek to Pheriche
- Days 50 : Trek to Namche Bazar
- Days 51 : Trek to Phakding
- Days 52 : Trek to Lukla
- Days 53 : Fly to Kathmandu
- Days 54 : Kathmandu
- Days 55 : Departure from Kathmandu
Included in Cost:
- Airport transfers.
- 06 Nights hotel accommodation in Kathmandu.
- Trekking fees.
- Domestic airfare.
- Peak permit fee and all government taxes.
- National Park fees.
- Khumbu Ice fall route fees.
- Liaison officer.
- Guides and porters equipment, daily wages, food, insurance.
- Deluxe Base Camp services.
- Medical/ emergency oxygen with regulator and mask.
- High Altitude mountain tents.
- Mountain Fuel.
- Gamow bag / Portable Altitude Chamber (PAC)
- Group equipment.
- Satellite Phone & email access.
Not Included:
- Personal medical and evacuation insurance.
- Nepal entry visa.
- Lunch & Dinner in Kathmandu.
- Personal climbing equipment.
- International airfare and airport tax.
- Tips and personal nature expenses.
- Climbing Oxygen.