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Leadership
The Mt Everest Climbing 2011 Summit Bid Expedition will be led by qualified and experienced leaders who have considerable 8,000m experience. They will be supported by a strong team of Sherpas who have summitted many times before. Altitude
The itinerary allows sufficient time to acclimatise. The best ways to avoid AMS is to do everything slowly, walk at a steady pace and drink plenty of fluids. Our leaders have experience of dealing with the symptoms of acute mountain sickness and other altitude related illness. The Travel at High Altitude booklet which is written to help you understand some of the ways your body may change as it has to cope with high altitude and the ‘thin air’. It is full of information, tips and stories to help you enjoy your trip and stay healthy. Most importantly it also covers the serious altitude illnesses. Click here to download booklet.  click here to download detailed Spring 2011 Mt Everest Summit Bid Expedition Plan.
Key: H-hotel, T-teahouse/lodge, B-breakfast, L-lunch, D-dinner/evening meal | 26.03.11 | Arrive in Kathmandu (1337m). |
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| 27.03.11 | Kathmandu sightseeing tour. |
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| 28.03.11 | Preparation, and team briefing at the Ministry of Tourism. |
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| 29.03.11 | Fly to Lukla (2840m) then trek to Phakding (2610m). |
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| 30.03.11 | Trek to Namche Bazaar (3446m). |
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| 31.03.11 | Namche Bazaar rest and acclimatisation day. |
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| 01.04.11 | Trek to Tengboche (3867m). |
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| 02.04.11 | Trek to Dingboche (4410m). |
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| 03 - 07.04.11 | Acclimatisation - Dingboche. |
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| 08.04.11 | Trek to Lobuche (4910m). |
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| 09.04.11 | Trek to Everest Base Camp (5364m). |
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| 10 - 13.04.11 | Rest and preparation. |
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14 - 24.05.11 | Ascent of Mt Everest. |
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| 25.05.11 | Withdraw to base camp. |
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| 26 - 29.05.11 | Return trek to Namche Bazaar via Dingboche and Tengboche. |
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| 30.05.11 | Namche Bazaar to Lukla. |
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| 31.05.11 | Fly Lukla to Kathmandu. |
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| 01.06.11 | Celebration in Kathmandu. |
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| 02.06.11 | At leisure. |
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| 03.06.11 | Transfer to airport. |
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