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Everest North

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So much has already been written and continues to be written about it. Good and bad, fascinating, off-putting, captivating, strange, tragic and intriguing. Whatever your personal opinion, Everest is and will always remain the mother of all mountains. Its chronicle of ascents is unmatched in terms of drama, insanity and heroics. It is the playground of the elite alpinists of our time, and also the most dreamed-of mountain for so many climbers from all over the world. It is 8,848 meters of pure magnetism. It’s not just a mountain. Everest is a legend. Furtenbach Adventures is the first western operator to run Mount Everest expeditions from both the north and the south at the same time. We offer the highest possible safety and quality standards and the reassurance for our clients that they are entrusting themselves to a licensed, strictly assessed Austrian expedition organizer.

Itinerary

Days 1 - 5: From Kathmandu to Lhasa

DAY 1: Arrival and get-together at hotel in Kathmandu Meet and greet the other climbers while enjoying a beer in the hotel gardens. A great adventure awaits us, and our journey is soon to begin. You can feel the anticipation. DAYS 2-3: Free days in Kathmandu Those who are not yet familiar with Kathmandu will fall in love with it. Relax in the comfortable hotel, shop and people-watch in Thamel, enjoy the cultural programme, or simply soak up the atmosphere. It’s up to you. DAY 4: Flight to Lhasa, capital of Tibet – probably one of the most stunning mountain flights in the world. You might even catch a glimpse of Everest. The rest of the day free to explore Lhasa’s old town or enjoy a traditional Tibetan dinner. DAY 5: Sightseeing in Lhasa There is still plenty of time today to visit the former residence of the Dalai Lama and the city’s countless monasteries and temples, some of which have been declared UNESCO World Heritage Sites, or to watch Tibetans go about their daily lives

Days 6 - 9: Journey to basecamp

DAY 6: Lhasa – Shigatse (3,800m) Today we leave Lhasa, driving south towards Shigatse, the second largest city in Tibet, taking in the stark beauty of the Tibetan Plateau – worth the trip alone. DAY 7: Transfer to Tingri at 4,300m. The accommodation is very simple again, but the food continues to be very good! DAY 8: A rest day for everyone in order to acclimatize. Plenty of beautiful 5000-meter hills to hike. The landscape is even more barren here, which makes you wonder at the shepherds with their sheep. DAY 9: Transfer to Everest Base Camp (driver’s camp) at 5,200m.

Day 10 - 38: Acclimatization and ascent

DAYS 10-12: acclimatization in and around base camp. DAY 13: Ascent to middle camp at 6,200m on the way to Advanced Base Camp (ABC). DAY 14: Arrive at ABC at 6,400m. This is where you’ll feel the benefits of pre-acclimatization in hypoxic tents at home. DAYS 15-38: Acclimatization and Ascent. Thorough acclimatization, with a climb to approximately 7,500m. Our Sherpa team will set up three high camps at 7,000m (North Col), 7,800m and 8,300m. Ascent Everest. We are waiting for the right weather window for our first summit attempt. In the past, all successful summit days are in this period. After the steep glacier climb to the North Col we stay at Camp 1, follow the less demanding North Ridge which leads us to the Northeast ridge, where we stay at Camp2 at about 7,800m, and then Camp3 at 8,300m. From here we cross below the Northeast Ridge to the Northwest Face and then back to the ridge with the secured 1st, 2nd and 3rd steps (all secured by rope) and finally we tackle the summit face.

Day 39 - 42: Return journey

DAY 39: Return trip ABC – BC DAYS 40-41: Transfer back to Kathmandu with probable one-night stay half way. DAY 42: Flight home.

Inclusion

All expedition organization costs
50% discount on your coached training plan by Uphill Athlete
IFMGA/AMGA lead guide
4 nights in an upscale hotel in Kathmandu in a single room
All transfers including transport from Kathmandu – Everest BC – Kathmandu (flights, all-terrain vehicles)
Customs clearance at the Chinese (Tibetan) border
Full board for the duration of the trip (except in Kathmandu — breakfast only)
All drinks included (softdrinks & alcoholic beverages)
Twin room for stop-overs on way to base camp
Baggage transport to base camp and back (max 40kg baggage per person)
1 two-roomed tent with bed at base camp per person
1 tent with sleeping mat per person at advanced base camp (ABC)
1 tent per 2 persons at high camps
High camp equipment (tents, stove, gas, dishes, food)
All safety equipment for the route
Use of fixed ropes along the route
Waste transport away from base camp
High altitude porters and climbing Sherpas (1:1 Sherpa-client ratio on summit day)
Summit Oxygen package with mask & regulator and 8 O2 bottles per climber
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Exclusions

International Economy Flight to/from Kathmandu
Lunches and dinners in Kathmandu
Shipping costs for high altitude generator and tent outside of the EU and US
Excess baggage fees on included flights
Personal insurance
Visa for Nepal
Personal medications
Tips
Personal mountain and climbing equipment
Sleeping bag for base camp and high camp
Charges for satellite phone use, emails
Summit bonus for personal climbing Sherpas

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Expedition Information

$84,162

Everest via Northeast Ridge (Tibet)

Mountaineering

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Technical Level

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1:1