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Ctss Climbing The Seven Summits

Complimentary Guide Briefing and Gear Checks (Accommodation this night is your responsibility)

Pre-trip/Day Zero

- Meet at the trailhead
- Training session: Snowshoeing efficiency and packing
- Snowshoe to Base Camp by Blue Lake
- Afternoon Training session: Introduction to Expedition camping, set up camp

Day 1

Basic Mountaineering Skills Training Day OR Summit Climb to Kozi (weather dependent)

- Crampon technique
- Ice axe use and self-arrest
- Climbing efficiency and moving in the mountains
- Fixed line ascension
- Rappelling
- Snow anchors and running protection
- Glacier travel
- Knots and hitches
- Ice climbing at Blue Lake (condition dependent)

If the weather is more favorable today, make a summit bid on snowshoes to the top of Australia and return to camp.

Day 2

Day 3

- Final morning of training (covering more of the curriculum)
- Break down camp and snowshoe return to the trailhead (approx. 4-5 pm)

Day 4

Kosciuszko

Australian Alpine Academy + Kosciuszko Climb

Vinson

Vinson Guided Team Climb

Mule assisted day hike to first trekking camp, Pampa de Lenas (9,490ft | 2,893m)

Mule assisted day hike to second trekking camp, Casa de Piedre (10,640ft | 3,243m)

Day 5

Mule assisted day hike to Base Camp at Plaza Argentina (13,840ft | 4,218m)

Day 6

Rest and acclimatization Day at Base Camp (13,840ft | 4,218m)

Day 7

Load carry to Camp 1 (16,400ft | 5000m) and return to Base Camp. About 2.5miles each way

Day 8

Move to Camp 1 with gear. Overnight at Camp 1

Day 9

Load carry to Camp 2 (18,000 ft | 5,486m) and return to Camp 1 to sleep. About 2 miles each way.

Day 10

Move to Camp 2 with gear. Overnight at Camp 2

Day 11

Load carry to Camp 3 (19,740ft | 6,016m) and return to Camp 2. About 1.4 miles each way.

Day 12

Day 13

Move to Camp 3 with gear. Overnight at Camp 3

Day 14

1st potential summit day. Summit Elevation: 22,841 ft, 6,962m Elevation Gain: 3,100 ft, 945m Distance Traveled one way: 1.9 miles

Day 15

Descend to Base Camp at Plaza de Mulas (14,400 ft, 4,389m), finishing the traverse of Aconcagua.

Day 16

Trek out from base camp to Penitentes and drive to Mendoza, arrive late. 18 miles, 30 km

Day 17

Day 18

Day 19

Day 20

Meet in Mendoza. You can arrive at any time, check in, rest and shake off the jetlag

Meet for breakfast. Guide Briefing and Gear Checks. Free time to explore Mendoza. Team Dinner

Finalize permits and group transport to Penitentes (8,500ft | 2,591m)

Aconcagua

Aconcagua Guided Team Climb And Traverse

We meet for breakfast at the hotel before the guides conduct gear checks and give a trip briefing. The afternoon is free for you to explore Kathmandu.

Day 2: Guide Briefing and Gear Check - Kathmandu

We fly into the famous Lukla airport, before beginning our trek in earnest. Today we trek to Phakding on the river. Teahouse accommodation

Day 3: Fly to the Khumbu | Trek to Phakding

We tackle the infamous Namche Hill to the Sherpa Capital of Namche Bazaar

Day 4: Trek to Namche Bazaar

We do a gently acclimatization hike above Namche and allow our bodies to play catch up. Free afternoon to explore the town.

Day 5: Rest/Acclimatize in Namche

We continue our trek up the Khumbu to Tengboche, arriving at one of the world's most famous monasteries where climbers will receive the High Lamas blessing for a safe and successful Everest climb

Day 6: Trek to Tengboche

We climb up above Tengboche, looking down on the monastery that we will visit in the afternoon to receive a blessing from the monks.

Day 7: Rest/Acclimatize in Tengboche

We continue our trek, climbing high above the vegetation line to the outpost of Pheriche.

Day 8: Trek to Pheriche

We climb high above Pheriche, getting spectacular views of Ama Dablam and the surrounding Himalayas. In the afternoon, we visit the Himalayan Rescue Association medical center where the doctors give us a high-altitude medicine seminar

Day 9: Rest/Acclimatize Pheriche

We get off the beaten tourist trail and have our first night under the stars at Lobuche East Base Camp. A 6000m peak that the Everest climbers summit as a warm up round and to shake out their skills before heading to Everest

Day 10: Trek to Lobuche Base Camp

Today we have the option of scrambling up and hiking to Lobuche High Camp, which boasts some of the best views of the trek and is great for our acclimatization before descending back to Lobuche Base Camp for the night.

Day 11: Acclimatization hike to Lobuche High Camp

The last town on the trail - Gorakshep, is our last stop before we hit Everest Base Camp.

Day 12: Trek to Gorakshep

Today, we trek all the way to Everest Base Camp. We don't stop at Trekkers Rock (like 99% of trekkers do) but continue on into the heart of Base Camp, where the true action is. Being part of a summit climbing expedition team means we can sleep in the tents on the glaciers with the climbers!

Day 13: Trek to Everest Base Camp Proper!

This morning, we have the opportunity to partake in a beginner-friendly ice climbing clinic on the lower part of the Khumbu Glacier below the famous icefall. We experience what it is to be an Everest climber! This afternoon, we take a gentle walk and enjoy the facilities Base Camp has to offer, like the world's highest cafe, and play the world's highest game of Ping Pong in the Big House!

Day 14: Everest Base Camp Explore & Ice Climbing Clinic

Waving goodbye to Base Camp, we set out early to climb Kala Pattar. From the summit, you can see Everest in its entirety, and it is a great photo opportunity. We trace our steps back to Pheriche for the night.

Day 15: Kala Pattar & Descend to Pheriche

Leaving early, we trek from Pheriche back to Namche. Celebrate with a pint at the world's highest pub!

Day 16: Descend to Namche

We drop back down Namche Hill, along the river, and then up to Lukla, ready to fly in the morning.

Day 17: Descend to Lukla

Today, we fly Lukla back to Kathmandu. CTSS covers 1x night of accommodation back in Kathmandu

Day 18: Fly to Kathmandu

We add a contingency day in case of weather delays on the trek or flying in and out of Lukla.

Day 19: Contingency

It's time to bid farewell and fly home. Our team will transport you back to KTM airport. You can book your flight for any time today.

Day 20: Fly Home

Arrive in KTM at any time; our team will pick you up from the airport and transfer you to the hotel. Today is a pure arrival day; relax and shake off the jetlag