Mount Everest, 8,848m. Emotionally overwhelming, consuming exhilaration mixed with utter relief, the knowledge that for a few minutes you have the entire planet beneath your feet. To stand on the summit of Mount Everest is to be on top of the world in every possible meaning of the term. For all climbers it is the magnificent achievement, a crowning glory in a lifetime of adventure.
Mt. Everest is an exciting but serious undertaking meant for climbers with prior experience at altitude and sound climbing skills. Not for the faint hearted, it is a potentially dangerous mountain that requires a significant amount of time climbing in the ‘Death Zone’. Rolfe Oostra and 360 Expeditions are honoured to have teamed their expertise with Mike Hamill (Climbing The Seven Summits) to offer you an unparalleled opportunity to climb Mt Everest.
In order to marginalize the risks faced by every Everest climber, we focus huge amounts of energy on strategy, planning our every move on the mountain in minute detail. We work with lightweight oxygen systems, state of the art equipment, a refined acclimatisation schedule, the best weather forecasting available and employ a phenomenal Sherpa team to ensure our clients have the greatest opportunity for success.
Climb Everest via the South Col with an elite team of Sherpa operating to the highest of standards & 360's director Rolfe Oostra, a professional mountaineer who's guided on multiple 8,000m peaks, multiple times. Our itinerary allows for excellent acclimatising. Included: 1:1 Sherpa support, full Os & excellent logistics.
Itinerary
Day 1 - Arrive Kathmandu. The initial phase of your ascent of Mount Everest is subject to minor changes depending on flight arrival and departure times, weather, group dynamics and fitness and so on, but the itinerary outlined provides an excellent indication of the trek and what you will experience.
This itinerary is only a rough estimate and will be determined by weather and acclimatisation. This is adventure travel so the schedule will likely change and not everything will go as planned. People need to be adaptable and positive.
We recommend that people arrive in Kathmandu one day early to avoid travel delays or issues with lost baggage. Additional costs (hotel/food/sightseeing) for this extra day are the client’s responsibility. Please let us know if you want us to arrange logistics for you arriving early or if you would prefer a single room option.
Day 2 - Today is all about preparation for the expedition ahead with a comprehensive briefing by your Everest leader and a full kit check.
Day 3 - Fly to Lukla and trek to Phakding (2,610m)
Day 4 - Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,400m)
Day 5 - Rest and acclimatisation in Namche
Day 6 - Hike to Tengboche (3,860m)
Day 7 - Rest and acclimatisation in Tengboche
Day 8 - Hike to Pheriche (4,300m)
Day 9 - Rest and acclimatisation in Pheriche
Day 10 - Hike to Lobuche Base Camp
Days 11-13 - Trek to Lobuche High Camp (5,800m), rest & acclimatisation
Day 14 - Summit (6,119m) and descend to Lobuche Base Camp
Day 15 - Trek to Everest Base Camp (5,346m)
Days 16-19 - Rest, acclimatise, train & pack for first rotation
Days 20-30 - Rotations / Pumori Camp 1 / acclimatisation phase of expedition
Days 31-34 - Rest & watch the weather forecasts to plan the summit phase
Days 35-40 - Summit phase of expedition
Day 41 - A well-deserved rest day at Base Camp.
Days 42-45 - Pack up Base Camp, trek to Lukla
Days 46-47 - Departure flights to Kathmandu and home country (Please chat to us for options for returning to Lukla or Kathmandu by helicopter from Base Camp)
Days 48-59 - Expedition contingency days
