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South Col Route (8,848m / 29,029 ft) Spring 2011Expeditions and Trekking PeaksAll our expeditions and trekking peaks are supported by satellite phone, walkie-talkie, support oxygen (when required), Portable Altitude Chamber and comprehensive first aid medical kit. We only use top quality expedition tents manufactured in Europe. High Altitude WarningSafety is a major consideration during all our expeditions however there are dangers involved in climbing 6000m, 7000m and 8000m peaks that cannot be avoided. The extreme altitude, weather, cold and other mountaineering hazards ensure high altitude climbing has unavoidable risks at the best of times, members of our expeditions need to be aware of these dangers and except that they are an integral part of high altitude mountaineering. Experience RequiredTo join our Everest team you will need to have extensive mountaineering experience. This should include previous high altitude experience of at least 6000m+, mixed with a large number of Alpine climbs and preferably you will have taken part in a previous 8000m expedition. Experience has shown that those that have previously been to an 8000m peak have a considerably better chance of getting to the top of Mt Everest. The grade is 4E. Our Scottish weekend meets will provide you with comprehensive preparations.
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| Duration: | 70 days in total (Kathmandu to Kathmandu) 26 March - 03 June 2011 |
Grade 4E | Snow and ice sections at angles over 45 degrees with steep steps. Rock sections up to VD. Confident mountaineering skills including some rock and ice leading experience. Previous Alpine climbing or high altitude experience is normally required unless technically very confident beyond the grades below. (Alpine AD+. Scottish Grade III. Rock VD-S). Same as 'D' with the addition of hard physical effort at extreme altitude which will require thorough preparation. May cause long term fatigue after trip. |
Join Trekking Encounters on the Spring 2011 Mt Everest expedition, the world’s highest mountain at 8,848m (29,029 ft). Our Nepal expedition team’s experience is amongst the best in the world thus increasing your chance of success. The ultimate objective for many climbers is to summit the world’s highest mountain. Our aim is to help you achieve this goal.
Spring Expedition: 26 March - 03 June 2011.
The Cost
• The basic cost of the expedition will be £25,950 (inclusive of International UK flights).
• International flights from the UK are included in our expedition cost (land only – deducted £695.00).
The additional cost for oxygen in this region is approximately £1200 depending on the system you choose, please ask for more details.
Financial security
Trekking Encounters is member of the Travel Trust Association Membership Number U5571 giving you 100% financial security and piece of mind, rather than forwarding monies to an unknown destination in a developing part of the world.
Additional information
If you wish to discuss any aspect of the expedition or your suitability for it, please contact Fraser Williams by email:
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or by telephone +44(0) 844 335 6589. Mobile +44 (0) 7501 721 679.
Personal Equipment
Equipment
All mountaineering equipment, including ropes, fixing gear, high altitude tents, stoves and fuel will be supplied for the climbers. Climbers however need to provide their own personal equipment, including:
• Ice axe
• Crampons
• Sleeping bag -40°C
• Harness
• Jumar/ascender
• 3 x tape slings
• 2 x screwgate karabiners
• Descender/abseil device
• Prussic loops
• Plastic mountaineering boots and Neoprene over boots
• Down suit or duvet/salopette combination
We use the very best tents available.
For full specialist equipment list click here
Details of equipment hire click here.
You must have adequate insurance for the Everest Summit expedition. Click Here