14/03/2018
Mt. Ama Dablam Expedition
Trip Overview
Situated in the KhumbuHimal en route to Everest Base Camp, AmaDablam (6,856m) is regarded as one of the most beautiful mountains in the Himalaya. In Sherpa dialect, the name ‘AmaDablam’ means “Mother’s necklace”, reflecting the distinct shape of the mountain: the long, graceful sweep of the ridges on each side stretching out like the arms of a mother (ama) protecting her child, and the hanging glacier below the summit forming the dablam, the traditional double-pendant containing pictures of the gods, worn by Sherpa women.
First summitted by an Anglo American/New Zealand team in 1961, an ascent of AmaDablam represents a significant challenge requiring technical ability over ice & rock. We will be using the conventional SW ridge which involves pure rock climbing. The last section to the summit involves ice climbing followed by a long, steep snow slope. Because of the technical nature of the route, 3,500m of fixed rope are required as well as 3 camps above base camp.
The approach to AmaDablam offers climbers fantastic views and a wonderful base camp in a meadow with a stream. From the Base Camp, you can clearly see Lhotse, Lhotse Shar, Makalu, Cho-Oyu &Everest . Close views of Nuptse, Baruntse&Pumori can be enjoyed from the summit.
Normally the climb is completed in less than 4 weeks but we do add an extra few days to allow for unexpected bad weather
Outline Itinerary
Day 01 Arrival in Kathmandu; transfer to hotel
Day 02 preparation & briefing
Day 03 Fly to Lukla; trek to Phakding
Day 04 Trek to Namche Bazaar
Day 05 Rest day at Namche Bazaar
Day 06 Trek to Tengboche
Day 07 Trek to Base Camp
Day 08 Base Camp preparation
Days 09- 24 Climbing period of AmaDablam
Day 25 Base Camp to Tengboche
Day 26 Trek to Namche Bazaar
Day 27 Trek to Lukla
Day 28 Fly Lukla – KTM; transfer to hotel
Day 29 Kathmandu; hotel
Day 30 Depart Kathmandu