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Ascent of Lobuche Peak

5, mid ( technical 2 + altitudinal 3 ) | 18 Days in Nepal

Difficulty
Mid

DURATION
18 DAYS

ALTITUDE
6,119 mM

ACTIVITIES
Expedition
Mountaineering

GROUP SIZE
4-10 PAX

STARTS/ENDS
Kathmandu-Kathmandu

Lobuche, being an attractive mountain, offers various existing routes and also a potential for new ones. The dark triangle of its rocky East face rises over the moraines of the Khumbu Glacier to a spectacular skyline, forming the south ridge.

The Lobuche Peak consists of two summits - East and West, with heights of 6,119 m and 6,145 m respectively. A continuos ridge connects them, but there is still a sharp gap and a considerable distance between them. The East Peak is recognised as a trekking peak, whereas the West is known as an Expedition Peak.

Lobuche, being an attractive mountain, offers various existing routes and also a potential for new ones. The dark triangle of its rocky East face rises over the moraines of the Khumbu Glacier to a spectacular skyline, forming the south ridge.

The peak of Lobuche East is reached by descending a marked notch and climbing steep snowy slopes to the top. On most occasions, the mountain is climbed to the summit ridge only as far as a subsidiary snow summit, south east of the true peak and before the notch. This peak is identified as the false peak. Laurence Nielson and Ang Gyalzen Sherpa made the first ascent to Lobuche East on 25 April 1984, although there are possibilities that others have reached the summit before. But no records are available.

ITINERARY

Day 1

Arrive Kathmandu

Day 2

Sightseeing in Kathmandu Valley

Day 3

Flight to Lukla (2840m)

Day 4

Trek to Namche Bazar (3440m, 5-6 hours)

Day 5

Rest Day in Namche Bazar (3440m)

Day 6

Tengboche Monastery (3860m)

Day 7

Dingboche (4410m)

Day 8

Rest day in Dingboche

Day 9

Lobuche (4910m)

Day 10

Lobuche visit Kala Pattar (5550m)

Day 11

Lobuche trek to Lobuche High Camp

Day 12

Summit Peak and return to Lobuche

Day 13

Reserve Day (If incase weather is bad)

TRIP MAP

Fitness Level and Technical Ability

Climbers wishing to join this expedition must already be experienced with rock and ice climbing and have successfully completed previous climbs at high altitude, over 4500m (15,000ft).

This expedition requires excellent levels of fitness to endure the extreme conditions of summiting big peaks. To prepare for this, climbers should undergo a regular and strenuous exercise regime for at least 6 months to build their strength, stamina and endurance.

Details Information

Price Includes

3 nights Hotel in Kathmandu on B/B basis.
1 Sherpa Guide for the group.
2 Porters for the group to carry common climbing equipment.
Tents, food & necessary kitchen utensils in Lobuche High Camp.
General Climbing equipment such as Rope, Ice Screw, Snow Bar etc.
National Park fee.
Peak Permit Fee.
Garbage Deposit Fee.
Insurance for Nepalese staff.
Airport-Hotel-Airport transfers.
Flight to KTM-Lukla-KTM.
Kathmandu city tour.
KTM entrance fee during Sightseeing

Price Does not Include

International air ticket.
Nepal Visa Fee.
Lunch & Dinner during Kathmandu stay.
Food during the trek.
Overnight accommodation in Hotel/Lodges along the trail.
Personal Porter.
Personal equipment.
High risk medical insurance.
Alcoholic beverages, souvinirs & telephone calls.
Emergency rescue evacuation, if needed.

Booking procedure

If your decision to take part in our expedition if firm, please send us e-mail with:
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Personal gear

Technical Equipment for the ascent

Crampons (e.g. Grivel G12)
Rucksack 70-80 liters
Rucksack 35-40 liters
Harness
Prussiks
Karabiners with screwgate lockers - 3 items
Jumar (ascender)
Telescope ski poles
Thermos
Rappel device
Ice Axe
Head lamp
Photo camera
Video camera and assessors
Accumulators
Personal crockery for high camps

Equipment for body and feet

Trekking shoes
Boots of "Everest" Millet type
Gore-tex jacket with wide hood
Gore-tex trousers (better semi-overalls)
Windblock jacket
Windblock trousers Jacket "Polartec - 100" - 2 items
Warm underwear - 2 sets
Personal underwear
Polartec gloves – 2 pairs
Thinsulate gloves
Thinsulate mittens - 2 pairs
Warm woolen socks - 4-5 pairs
Balaclava
Warm hat
Windblock face mask
UV glasses
Ski goggles (preferably)
Gaiters

CONTACT US

Budhanilkantha – 03,
Kathmandu, Nepal
GPO Box: 8974 CPC 598
Phone: +977-1-4374018
info@7summitclub.com

Mingma Gelu Sherpa

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Ascent of Lobuche Peak

5, mid ( technical 2 + altitudinal 3 ) | 18 Days in Nepal

Lobuche, being an attractive mountain, offers various existing routes and also a potential for new ones. The dark triangle of its rocky East face rises over the moraines of the Khumbu Glacier to a spectacular skyline, forming the south ridge.