Island Peak – Beginner Climb and Trek

General overview

Inexpensive beautiful mountain climb in just 1 day. Perfect for novices. Fun for experienced climbers too.One of the most stunning places to take an up-close look at the high peaks around Everest. Expedition includes a hike to Everest basecamp and Kala Patthar, as well as this fun, “easy” trekking peak.

Island Peak (6189m/20,305’) is probably the easiest and most affordable way to obtain high-altitude experience and see how you feel above 6,000 meters. It is also a beautiful place to take an up-close look at the high peaks around Everest, including the famous south face of Lhotse, Makalu and north side of Ama Dablam. Our proposed schedule allows for acclimatization, training, practice and rest. The trip includes a fun trek to Everest Basecamp, as well as a trek to the top of Kala Pattar.

Itinerary

1) Arrive in Kathmandu. Stay at hotel.
2) Orientation meeting and gear check. Stay at hotel
3) Fly to Lukla 2840m (9318’). Trek to Phakding 2650 meters (8,694’). Stay at teahouse.
4) Trek to Namche Bazaar 3440 meters (11,286’). Stay at teahouse.
5) Rest, acclimate, and relax in Namche Bazaar.
6) Trek to Tengboche, 3900 meters (12,795’). Stay at teahouse.
7) Trek to the village of Pheriche, 4250 meters (13,944’). Stay at teahouse.
8) Trek to the village of Dughla at 4620 meters (15,157’). Stay at teahouse.
9) Trek to the village Lobuche, 4930 meters (16,175’). Stay at teahouse.
10) Trek to GorakShep, 5160 meters (16,929’). Stay at teahouse.
11) Trek to Everest basecamp, onthe Khumbu glacier at 5300 meters (17,388’). Stay at teahouse in GorakShep
12) Trek to Kala Patar, then go to Dingboche, 4530 meters (14,862 feet’). Stay at teahouse.
13) Trek to Chukkung Village at 4700 meters (15,420’). Stay at teahouse.
14) Trek to Island Peak basecamp at 5100 meters (16,732’). Camp
15) Rest in Island Peak basecamp and train to ascend and descend fixed ropes.
16) Summit Day, camp in basecamp.
17) Trek to Pangboche. Stay at teahouse.
18) Trek to Namche Bazaar. Stay at teahouse.
19) Trek to Lukla. Stay at teahouse.
20) Return flight to Kathmandu. Stay at hotel.
21) Extra day of rest and celebration in Kathmandu. Stay at hotel.
22) Flight Home.

Good to know

Leadership

Leadership: Dan Mazur is a relaxed, friendly, well organized, and highly skilled professional with over 20 years of experience leading people to the summits of Everest, K2, Broad Peak, Gasherbrum, Cho Oyu, Lhotse, Manaslu, Shishapangma, Baruntse, and Island Peak

Sherpas: We employ some of Nepal, Tibet, and the Karakorum’s best local mountaineers and Sherpas to assist team members in realizing their summit goals. Our friendly and loyal high altitude climbing staff has supported teams to the summits of more than ten of the highest peaks in the Himalaya.