| Our objective is not just about summating a Himalayan
peak, although this is a major accomplishment in
itself. We specialize in teaching you the necessary skills to become a
competent expedition member. Nepal’s unique environment and consistent
conditions provide the perfect classroom for our high altitude Himalayan
School. A solid ratio of instructors to students guarantees you the personal
attention required for a successful summit attempt.
Laurence Nielson and Ang Gyalzen Sherpa made the first recorded ascent
to Lobuje East on 25 April 1984. The mountain consists of two summits,
East and West with heights of 6,119 m and 6,145 m respectively. A continuous
ridge connects them but there is still a sharp gap and a considerable
distance between them.
The East Peak is recognized as a trekking peak, whereas the West is known
as an Expedition Peak. The East face rises over the moraine of the Khumbu
Glacier to a spectacular skyline, forming the south ridge.
This course is suitable for the complete novice or as a great refresher
for those who want to climb again. The course curriculum includes an introduction
to equipment, crevasse rescue, ice climbing skills, rope work and comprehensive
mountaineering safety techniques.
There are three itinerary options for Lobuje Mountaineering Instruction
Course
A. Self-acclimatizing, and joining the course in the mountain
village of Dzongla. (6 days)
From Dzungla to Dzungla
Grade Difficult
Season: 16-21 April, 30 April-05 May, 14-19May, 03-08 November, 24-29
November
Max Elevation 6,119 m
Cost $700
- Day 1: Depart Dzungla tea house, trek to
Cho La Pass.
- Day 2: Acclimatization and instructional
day
- Day 3: AM - Instruction. PM - Depart Cho
La for Lobuje base Camp 5400m
- Day 4: Climb to high camp
- Day 5: Summit day (early start!)
- Day 6: Floating day to allow for bad weather
or illness
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