Tibet Mount Everest Expedition via the North Col.
Mount Everest at 8,848 meters (29,035 feet) is perhaps the most coveted mountain in the world.Climb the less crowded Tibet North Col route made famous byfirst attempt to climb Everest by Mallory and Irvine in 1924. This climb avoids theKhumbu Icefall and long approach hike of the south side. The North side is approached by a drive to basecamp across Tibetan plateau that includes the best views of Everest. Expedition from north col ridge start from tibet side and was first climbed in 1960.
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Mount Everest - Tibet Expedition Cost
Our “full-service” expedition includes:
- British, American, and European leader/coordinator
- 5 bottle set of oxygen, mask, hoses, and regulator (More oxygen available on request)
- 1:1 Climbing Sherpa to member ratio
- All internal / domestic transport
- Full service trek to / from base camp
- Three meals per day
- Permit fees and liaison officers
- Group gear, emergency equipment, satellite phone
- Personal tents in basecamp (no sharing)
- Double occupancy tents above base camp
- Full base camp with dinning tent, showers, bathroom, and solar charging
- Two nights stay in Kathmandu hotel on arrival and two nights prior to departure in a double room. Private rooms are available for a small additional fee.
What is not included?
- International flights to/from Kathmandu
- Mountain climbing rescue and travel insurance
- Personal climbing equipment and clothing
- Extra Oxygen (available on request)
- Gratuities for staff
- Nepalese and Tibetan visas
- Cost of jeep transportation if leaving early
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- Private Sherpa (personal guide/porter) – Carries up to 10 kg (22bs) of your personal equipment, climbs with you, helps with clipping and unclipping from the fixed lines at each anchor, and will be with you every step of the way.
- Personal equipment carriage service – Sherpa carry up to 10kg (22lbs) of personal equipment up and down the mountain between camps
Mount Everest - Tibet Expedition Itinerary
- 1) Arrive in Kathmandu, (1350 meters/4,429 feet). Stay at hotel.
- 2) Go to Chinese embassy for China Visa and Tibet Entry Permit, team orientation meeting, purchasing, packing, visit temples, city tour, shopping. Stay at hotel.
- 3) Exploring around Kathmandu, light hiking in local hills for good exercise. Stay at hotel.
- 4) Kathmandu – Exploring around Kathmandu, light hiking in local hills for good exercise. Stay at hotel. Receive passport with China Visa and Tibet Entry Permit.
- 5) Early morning drive to Rusuwaghadi at 2557 meters (8,389 feet). Stay at hotel.
- 6) Enter Tibet, drive to Gyirong at 2700 meters (8,858 feet).Stay at hotel.
- 7) Rest & acclimatization in Gyirong. Walk around the local hills. Stay at Hotel.
- 8) Drive to Tingri (4300 meters/14,107 feet). Stay at hotel.
- 9) Rest and acclimatization in Tingri. Stay at hotel.
- 10) Drive to Chinese basecamp (5200 meters/17,060 feet). Camp.
- 11) Rest and acclimatization in Chinese base. Organize equipment and supplies.
- 12) Acclimatization hike near Chinese base. Meet the Lama and participate in a Puja ceremony.
- 13) Rest & acclimatization in Chinese base. Organize equipment and supplies.
- 14) Walk with the yaks halfway to interim camp, 5800 meters (19,029 feet).
- 15) Rest and acclimatization at interim camp.
- 16) Rest and acclimatization in interim camp.
- 17) Walk with the yaks to advanced base camp (ABC) at 6400 meters (20,9997 feet).
- 18) Training/rest day in ABC.
- 19) Training/rest day in ABC.
- 20) Climb partway up the North Col and return, camp in ABC.
- 21) Climb to the top of the North Col 7,000 meters (22,966 feet). Return to ABC.
- 22) Extra day in case of weather, acclimatization, etc.
- 23) Walk down to Basecamp.
- 24) Rest in Chinese base.
- 25) Rest in Chinese base.
- 26) Rest in Chinese base.
- 27) Climb to interim camp.
- 28) Climb to ABC.
- 29) Rest in ABC
- 30) Walk to camp 1. Sleep there.
- 31) Climb to camp 2, return to ABC.
- 32) Walk down to Basecamp.
- 33) Rest in Chinese base or drive to a lower village
- 34) Lower village. Explore historical temples and light hiking.
- 35) Rest in lower village.
- 36) Rest in lower village.
- 37) Lower village. Explore historical temples and light hiking.
- 38) Go back to Chinese base and rest.
- 39) Climb to interim camp.
- 40) Climb to ABC.
- 41) Rest in ABC.
- 42) Climb to camp 1. Sleep there.
- 43) Climb to camp 2, sleep there.
- 44) Climb to camp 3, sleep there.
- 45) Attempt summit if conditions allow.
- 46) Extra day for summit attempt.
- 47) Extra day for summit attempt.
- 48) Extra day for summit attempt.
- 49) Extra day for summit attempt.
- 50) Extra day for summit attempt.
- 52) Descend to Camp 1.
- 53) Descend to ABC.
- 54) Packing in ABC.
- 55) Walk to Chinese Base.
- 56) Packing in basecamp.
- 57) Early morning drive to Gyirong. Stay at hotel.
- 58) Early morning drive to Kathmandu. Stay at hotel.
- 59) In Kathmandu. Final packing, celebration, and say goodbye to new friends.
- 60) Fly home. Thank you for joining our Mount Everest Expedition
Mount Everest - Tibet Expedition Leadership and Staff
Leadership: During your full-service expedition, you will benefit from the leadership provided by David O'Brien . David has climbed in the Indian and Nepalese Himalayas as well as in the Alps. He has led expeditions in the high arctic island of Spitsbergen and has a liking for the cold and remote having crossed Greenland by ski. He has organized and led overland trips in Asia and North Africa.
David has been climbing and working with Summit Climb since 2006 and is a thoughtful, considerate leader. He is a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society and lives in London with his partner and child.
Sherpas: We employ some of Nepal, Tibet, and the Karakorum’s best local mountaineers and Sherpas to assist team members in realizing their summit goals. Our friendly and loyal high altitude climbing staff has supported teams to the summits of more than ten of the highest peaks in the Himalaya.
David has been climbing and working with Summit Climb since 2006 and is a thoughtful, considerate leader. He is a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society and lives in London with his partner and child.
Sherpas: We employ some of Nepal, Tibet, and the Karakorum’s best local mountaineers and Sherpas to assist team members in realizing their summit goals. Our friendly and loyal high altitude climbing staff has supported teams to the summits of more than ten of the highest peaks in the Himalaya.
Mount Everest - Tibet Expedition Personal and Team Equipment
Climbing:
- Climbing harness
- 5 meters (16 ft.) of 6mm accessory cord
- Figure 8 abseil/belay device (tube style devices, i.e. ATC will not work on fixed lines)
- Full size ascender (i.e. PetzlAscention)
- 2 locking carabiners, 1 large and 1 small
- 4 non-locking carabiners
- Ice axe with leash
- Steel crampons with anti-balling plates
- Trekking poles
- Abseiling/Rappelling Gloves
Upper Body:
- 2 cotton t-shirts
- 2 synthetic t-shirts
- 2 long sleeve synthetic shirts
- Light-weight soft shell jacket
- Medium weight insulatingjacket (fleece, down, or synthetic)
- Hard shell jacket with hood, waterproof and breathable (Gore-Tex or similar)
- Heavy down coat
- For 6,000m peaks a very warm down coat with hood or an 8,000m coat with hood
- For 7,000m peaks an 8,000m coat with hood
- For 8,000m peaks an 8,000m down coat with hood or an 8,000m suit can be used instead
Hands:
- Lightweight poly-liner gloves
- Mid-weight soft shell gloves – water/wind resistant
- Heavy- weight waterproof gloves – Gore-tex shell with removable liner
- Expedition weight mittens -Gore-tex over mitt matched polar fleece mitt liner
Head:
- Helmet
- Warm hat that covers your ears
- Balaclava
- Face mask
- Baseball hat or brimmed sun hat
- Glacier sunglasses with side shields
- Ski goggles with light and dark lenses
- Glasses with clear lenses to protect your eyes while climbing to the summit on windy nights. (cost less than 10 dollars in Kathmandu)
- Headlamp with extra batteries and bulbs
- Buff/neck gaiter
- Bandana or head scarf (optional)
Lower Body:
- Synthetic underwear
- Hiking shorts
- Hiking pants
- 2 pair lightweight thermal bottoms
- Medium or expedition weight thermal bottoms
- Polar fleece or soft shell pants
- Waterproof/breathable pants with full side zips (Gore-Tex or similar)
- Heavy insulating pants
- For 6,000m peaks: Down or synthetic pants will full zips
- For 7,000m peaks: 8,000m down pants
- For 8,000m peaks: 8,000m down pants or a 8,000m suit can be used instead
Feet:
- Boots
- For 6,000m peaks: Plastic or composite double boots (Koflach, La SportivaSpantik, etc) Modern waterproof, single boots designed for 4-5,000m peaks may be suitable if they can be worn with 2 pairs of socks and vapor barrier lines and/or they are equipped with overboots
- For 7,000m: Plastic or composite double boots (Koflach, La SportivaSpantik, etc)
- For 8,000m peaks: 8,000m boots - One-Sport Millet Everest boots or equivalent
- Sturdy leather walking boots
- Trainers, running shoes and/or sandals
- Down booties (optional)
- 3 pair med-heavy poly or wool socks
- 2 pair poly or wool liner socks (optional)
- Vapor barrier liner socks (optional)
- 2 pair lightweight trekking socks
- Cotton socks for in town
Sleeping:
- Down sleeping bag
- For 6,000m peaks: -18C or 0F
- For 7,000m peaks:-23C or -10F (If you sleep cold consider -29C or -20F)
- For 8,000m peaks: -29C or -20F (If you sleep cold consider -40C or -40F)
- An additional down sleeping bag for basecamp for the following climbs: Everest, Lhotse, AmaDablam, Manaslu, Cho Oyu, Shishapangma, Broad Peak, K2, Gasherbrum I and II, Spantik, K2/Broad Peak Everest training climb. For Mastagata a second sleeping bag is optional, but highly recommended.
- Down base camp sleeping bag should be rated to -10C or 15F (If you sleep cold consider -18C or 0F)
- Down base camp sleeping bag should be rated to -10C or 15F (If you sleep cold consider -18C or 0F)
- 2 closed cell foam kari-mats (sleeping pads) for use in basecamp and high altitude (these can be purchased inexpensively in Kathmandu)
- High quality inflatable sleeping pad designed for cold weather (Thermarest)
- Patch kit for inflatable pad
Rucksack and Travel Bags:
- Medium rucksack/backpack (50-70 litres / 3000-4500 cubic inches, can be used as carry-on bag)
- Waterproof rucksack cover (optional)
- 2 large (120+ L / 7500+ cubic inch) duffle kit bags for clothing and equipment
- Small luggage locks for duffel kit bags
Personal Hygiene:
- Female or male hygiene supplies
- 2 tubes lip sun cream
- Large tube skin sun cream (min factor 30)
- Anti-mosquito cream
- Toothpaste/brush
- Hand sanitizer gel (small-medium bottle)
- Bar of soap small towel
- Hand wipes
- Face Mask
- Hand sanitiser
- Disposable gloves
- Disinfectant wipes
Medical:
- Small personal first-aid kit. (Simple and Light) Aspirin, first-aid tape, plasters (band-aids), personal medications, etc.
- Blister repair kit
- 10 anti-diarrhea pills
- 20 anti-headache pills
- 10 cough and/or cold medicine
- Anti-altitude sickness pills: Diamox, Acetylzolamide
- 10 Stomach antibiotics: Ciprofloxacin, etc.
- 5 Azithromycin tables
- Steri pen or bottle of water purification tablets
- Cough sweets/lozenges (Halls/Stepils)
- Earplugs
- Extra prescription glasses/contact lenses and supplies
Personal Food:
- Snack food/daily energy food
- Everest training Nepal/Tibet, AmaDablam, Baruntse: 2-4kg (4.5-9lbs)
- Spantik, Cho Oyu, Shishapangma, Mustagata, Manasu: 2-5kg (4.5-11lbs)
- Broad Peak, K2, Gasherbrum I/II, K2/Everest training, Everest, Lhotse: 3-6kg (6.5-13lbs)
- Dehydrated meals (freeze-dried dinners) for summit attempt
- Everest training Nepal/Tibet, AmaDablam: 2 meals
- Spantik, Cho Oyu, Shishapangma, Mustagata, Manasu, Baruntse: 3 meals
- Broad Peak, K2, Gasherbrum I/II, K2/Everest training, Everest, Lhotse: 5 meals
- Small roll of repair tape
- Sewing repair kit
- Cigarette lighter
- Small box matches
- Compass or GPS
- Battery powered alarm clock/watch
- Camera with extra cards and extra batteries
- Nylon stuff sacks for food and gear storage
- 2 water bottles (1 litre) wide-mouth Nalgene
- Pee bottle (1litre or larger)
- Plastic cup and spoon
- Small folding knife
- Binoculars (optional)
- 4 very large, waterproof, heavy duty disposable rubbish sacks size 150-200 litre = 40-50 gallon. These are necessary for packing. thanks
- Passport, 2 extra passport photos, flight ticket, flight itinerary
- Separate photocopies of passport and relevant visa pages, proof of insurance
- Dollars, pounds, or euros cash
- Bank/ATM/Cash and credit cards
- Bathing suit/swim suit (you never know)
- Paperback books, playing cards, ipod/mp3 player, musical instruments, extra batteries, etc.
- Travel clothes for basecamp and in town
- Umbrella (optional)
- Small solar panels for personal electronics (optional)
Group Equipment:
We provide group gear, equipment, and supplies including: rope, ice, rock, and snow anchor protection, tents; stoves, fuel, walkie-talkie radios, bamboo marker wands, etcetera. A personal tent will be provided for each member at base camp. On the upper mountain, team members will share tents. In base camp, a shower, toilet, solar charger, and a dining tent will be provided.
You can hire or buy equipment in Kathmandu. Please see the prices here: Equipment for Climbs and Trek: Renting and Purchasing
Mount Everest - Tibet Expedition Experience and Training
Prior winter snow walking, climbing, camping, and experience at altitude is recommended. The trip includes climbing training. We will teach you everything you need to know on glaciers near basecamp. Team members should be fit and in good health. Please see our questions section for fitness training advice.
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Mount Everest - Tibet Application Forms
Please fill out an application and return it to us with your refundable ten-percent deposit to hold your place on the team.
- Application for US Team Members : PDF Form or MS Word Doc
- Application for all other Team Members : PDF Form or MS Word Doc
In addition to your application, we will need the following at least two months before the trip begins:
- Completed Payment
- Oxygen order (if any)
- Sherpa order (if any)
- Trip Registration form
- 1 Passport sized photo
- A scan of your passport identification pages
- Complete flight itinerary
- Proof of travel, accident, and repatriation insurance. We strongly recommend Global Rescue, with at least $50,000 worth of helicopter rescue insurance.
- Trip cancellation/interruption insurance is recommended
Please contact us with any questions you may have.