Everest North Ridge - 53 Days

About Trip:

Mount Everest (8848 m/29,029 ft) is the ultimate aim of worldwide mountaineers. Himalaya Hikes is here to assist you in making your climbing objective on Everest come true safely and successfully. Ever since the summit was first ascended in 1953,the mountain has held special allure around the globe that no other peak can match. The highest peak on the planet will be an exhilarating achievement of a lifetime, fulfilling not only individual goals but the accomplishment that can be shared by friends, family, and the climbing community and beyond.

The major routes on Everest include a north-eastern approach from the Tibet side, and a southern approach through Nepal. Each approach offers unique challenges, physically, technically and logistically. The northern route takes less time and is more affordable as well as less crowded than the Nepal side. However, the northern route demands a longer period above 8000 m (26,245 ft). Depending on your style and other requirements, we will lead you on the route of your choice and we have experience on all the major routes and will arrange accordingly.

As challenging as climbing Everest can be, you can leave the planning and all logistical concerns to us, allowing you to focus on reaching the goal of a lifetime. We will support you in all ways and each member will be joined every step of the way by our seasoned team led by Nuru Wanchuk Sherpa, 13 times Everest summitter and a veteran of expeditions on peaks over 8,000 m! He is one of the foremost authorities in the world on Everest and other Himalayan peaks, and the success rate of these expeditions has been an unparalleled 100% including nearly 90% of members summiting! With Nuru, you are in expert, caring hands, and you can be assured that he has considered every measure to protect your well-being and to give you the best chance of Everest success.

Nuru  oversees our experienced crew including the Tigers of the Snow,Sherpa specialists that will be with you on the climb. Our exceptional team of guides has the skills and experience that can only be gained by living and working on Everest and in the high Himalaya, a mountaineer’s paradise. With Nuru and our expert crew, you can be confident of your health and welfare on Everest!

The expedition itinerary is designed from experience, planned with careful attention by Kungma and professional climbers to safeguard a gradual rate of ascent with proper adjustment to altitude and environmental conditions.After arriving in Kathmandu and meeting the team and other participants, we will complete pre-expedition briefings, equipment checks and other final preparations before taking a drive in personal vehicles to Tibet. We meet up with our full crew at Everest Base Camp where they will have established a comfortable camp and will be awaiting us. From there we begin a gradual journey upward to the highest point on the planet allowing for proper rest and rejuvenation along the way.

Base Camp lies at 5200 m (17,000 ft). Advance Base Campis 6500m (21,325ft), North Col Camp 1is7000 m (22,965ft), Camp 2is 7500m (24,600ft), and Camp 3 at 8300 m (27,230ft) from where we launch our summit drive.

Porters and Yaks: The expedition will have porters and yaks to carry supplies, a dining tent, sleeping tent and more for your comfort.

Base Camp Accommodation:  Each individual client will be provided a personal two-man, high-performance tent at Base Camp. From Camp 1 and higher, it will be necessary to share tents.

Meals:  We consider delicious and nutritious food and beverages to be a key component to the overall success of all of our expeditions. We charter the food in and take the utmost care in quality preparation. Our skilled High Altitude Chef will be with us for all meals at Base Camp and up Advance Base Camp. From the North Col on wards the climbing Sherpa will take care of all meals.

Oxygen Cylinders:  Each client is provided seven oxygen cylinders, reserved in their name for personal use on the climb. These will be guaranteed to have original seals (not refilled cylinders) manufactured by Top out, UK.

We are well-known for our dedication to the highest standards of professionalism and responsible tourism and we look forward to you joining us for the climb of a lifetime! All accommodations in Kathmandu are at 5-Star Hotels.