Ama Dablam South West Ridge

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AMA DABLAM SOUTH WEST RIDGE Accentuated with outrageous exposure the route offers spectacular views of the Everest Massif - the panorama, if not the altitude, will take your breath Dablam's South West Ridge is one of the most aesthetic climbing routes in the Himalaya. It is renowned as a 'must-do' for any committed alpinist, with an exposed rock ridge, dotted with towers and intricate climbing leading from Camp One to the summit ice fields. One of the most aesthetic mountains on earth Exposed and varied climbing at altitude A ‘must do’ for any committed alpinist The Ama Dablam South West Ridge expedition is befitting for technically oriented climbers but is never extreme. You need good mountaineering skills, some altitude experience and an adventurous attitude. On the final day of the climb, the route follows steep snow and ice slopes, accentuated by outrageous exposure directly to the summit.

Itinerary

Day
1	Meet in Kathmandu, team briefing
2	Gear checks, optional sightseeing in Kathmandu
3	Fly to Lukla (2,860m/9,383ft) and trek to Phakding (2,610m/8,563ft), 3hrs
4	Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,440m/11,286ft), 5hrs
5	Sightseeing in Namche Bazaar, possible day walk to Khumjung (3,780m/12,402ft) and Khunde (3,840m/12,598ft)
6	Trek to Phortse (3,950m/12,959ft), 5-6hrs
7	Trek to Pangboche (3,985m/13,074ft), acclimatisation hike
8	Trek to Ama Dablam Base Camp (4,529m/14,859ft)
9	Set up Base Camp area – acclimatise/rest
10	Day trek to ABC / Yak Camp (5,415m/17,766ft)
11	Move to ABC / Yak Camp
12	Move to Camp 1 (5,807m/19,052ft)
13	Carry and Fix to Camp 2 (6,064m/19,895ft)
14-20	Summit window
21	Move back down to Camp 1
22	Return to Base Camp
23	Contingency day
24	Depart Base Camp to Pangboche
25	Trek to Namche Bazaar
26	Trek to Lukla
27	Fly Lukla to Kathmandu
28	Depart from Kathmandu

Inclusion

1:3 Western guide ratio and 1:1 Sherpa to climber ratio
Nepalese government royalty fees
All expedition organisational requirements
Airport transfers
All climbing and trekking permits
Helicopter air transport within Nepal
All team equipment
All expedition staff, including qualified Western guides and experienced Sherpa support
Breakfast, lunch and dinner ex Kathmandu
Portage of personal gear from Base Camp to ABC/ Yak Camp
All supplies necessary to make a safe and strong bid for the summit
Access to AC’s satellite communication facilities
Regular expedition dispatches to our website for families and friends back home to follow the expedition’s progress
dZi Foundation support for their “revitalize a village” programme—likely to include support for a Nepalese child’s education for a year

Exclusions

Air travel to and from Nepal
Nepalese airport entry visa
Hotel accommodation and meals in Kathmandu
Purchases of bottled water (we supply boiled/treated water for drinking), gifts, alcohol
Other charges at lodges/tea houses such as showers, internet access or battery re-charging
Personal clothing and equipment
Personal travel insurance/trip cancellation insurance/ rescue insurance
Any rescue costs or costs of early departure from the expedition
Additional services such as additional Sherpa support, private guide etc.
Excess baggage charges over 30kg of personal luggage
Actual satellite phone calls
Gratuities

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Expedition Information

$19,500

Ama Dablam

Mountaineering

Fitness Level

Technical Level

Ratio

1:3