Everest View Glacier School on Lobuche Peak

General overview

Our Everest-View Glacier School is one of the best ways to learn the fundamentals of glacier travel with ice-axe and crampons while gaining high-altitude experience in the spectacular grandeur of the Khumbu Himalaya. We will teach you everything you need to know to make a summit attempt on Lobuche East (6119 meters/20,075 feet). It is a beautiful place to learn, practice your skills, and take an up-close look at the high peaks of the Himalayas, including Everest, the famous south face of Lhotse, Makalu and the north side of AmaDablam.

Itinerary

1) Arrive at Kathmandu
2) Orientation in Kathmandu
3) Fly to Lukla, trek to Phakding
4) Trek to NamcheBazaar
5) Rest in NamcheBazaar. Acclimatization walk to Everest view hotel
6) Trek to Pangboche
7) Trek to Dingboche
8) Rest in Dingboche.
9) Trek to Dzhongla (Optional Rock Climbing Training)
10) Walk to Lobuche high camp.
11) Snow and ice training.
12) Climb Lobuche, return to Thukla
13) Walk to Pangboche,
14) Walk to Namche Bazaar
15) Walk to Lukla.
16) Return flight to Kathmandu
17) Extra day of rest and celebration in Kathmandu.
18) Flight Home.
Optional Everest Basecamp Trek Extension: On day 12 of the itinerary you will branch off from the main group, and trek up to Everest basecamp. Please add an extra 4 days into your travel plans if you wish to do this.
1) Climb Lobuche, descend to Lobuche Village.
2) Trek to GorakShep and to the top of Kala-Pattar, return to GorakShep for the evening
3) Walk to Everest basecamp, then trek down to Pangboche.
4) Continue back to Kathmandu following day 13 of the normal itinerary

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 Lobuche East

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 Himalayas.

Experience

Extensive experience is not required for climbing Lobuche Peak. The most important thing is for members to be in adequate walking fitness. You may attempt this climb as a novice and we will teach you what you need to know.

Prior to joining our group, please see your doctor and obtain the necessary permission and advice, as well as medications for travel in extremes of altitude, and also for exotic locales.