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Ama Dablam with Elite Exped

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An intimidatingly vertical pinnacle of rock and ice in Nepal’s Eastern Himalayas, Ama Dablam takes its name from its striking appearance. ‘Ama’ means mother, as the mountain’s long ridges are believed to look like a mother’s arms, outstretched to protect her children, while ‘Dablam’ is the name of the pendant traditionally worn by Sherpa women, a reference to the prominent hanging glacier dangling beneath the summit.

The mountain is well-known to anyone who’s made the trek to Everest base camp, as it dominates the Eastern skyline for several days of the walk. It’s also one of the most popular peaks in the Himalayas among climbers, but it’s not without its difficulties. 
 

Elite Exped’s Ama Dablam expedition is a 25-day round trip from Kathmandu, allowing for several weather contingency days, and plenty of time for acclimatization. While some operations establish three camps up the southwestern ridge, we prefer to use just two, avoiding the need to spend a night at the usual camp three spot, just beneath the hanging glacier. We believe this is a more efficient way to climb the peak, but perhaps more importantly, it’s also potentially safer. Camp three is not usually a danger zone, as any calving from the Dablam glacier tends to fall away from it. But in 2006, Ama wasn’t feeling so protective, and a large serac broke off her Dablam, killing several climbers in camp three.

As with all Elite Exped trips, our expedition plan for Ama Dablam has been put in place by Nimsdai and Mingma David, our Guinness World Record holding directors, whose operational experience in the Himalayas is unparalleled. Nimsdai, of course, shattered the speed record for climbing all 14 of the world’s 8,000m peaks, summiting them in just over six months in 2019. Mingma David, who climbed with him on many of those peaks, became the youngest person ever to have summited all 14.

Elite Exped’s guiding team, handpicked by the pair, are not only hugely experienced mountaineers in their own right, they’re trained to the very highest levels in alpine rescue and recovery techniques. As part of our expedition planning, we ensure that we have constantly updated evacuation plans in place, and helicopters on standby in case of emergencies. If you want to try tackling a tricky peak like Ama Dablam, you could not be in safer hands.

Not only that, our team’s Nepalese heritage - and ability to straddle the divide between Western and Himalayan climbing cultures, means we can be sure that every aspect of your expedition will run like clockwork, offering you the best possible opportunity to reach the peak.

From the moment you sign up, to the summit, and safely back home again, Elite Exped’s expert team will be with you, every step of the way. 

Itinerary

  • Day 01 - Arrival in Kathmandu & transfer to the hotel
  • Day 02 - Welcome brief, Gear check and Official formalities in Kathmandu
  • Day 03 - Fly to Lukla and trek to Phakding
  • Day 04 - Trek to Namche Bazaar
  • Day 05 - Rest in Namche. We may go for acclimatisation hike.
  • Day 06 - Trek to Debuche (3700 m) via Tengbouche Monastery
  • Day 07 - Trek to Ama Dablam basecamp
  • Day 08 - Rest day at Basecamp - Acclimatisation walk
  • Day 09 - Training Day - Fixed Lines / Traverse / Summarizing the techniques
  • Day 10 - Climb to Camp 1
  • Day 11 - Get to Camp 2 and come back to Camp 1 again
  • Day 12 - Trek from Camp 1 back to base camp
  • Day 13 - 14 - Rest Day
  • Day 15 - Climb to Camp 1, rest few hours and get to camp 2
  • Day 16 - Climb to Ama Dablam Summit and back to Camp 1
  • Day 17 - Trek back to Basecamp
  • Day 18 -20 - Contingency Day
  • Day 21 - Trek to Namche Bazaar
  • Day 22 - Trek to Lukla
  • Day 23 - Fly to Kathmandy and transfer to hotel
  • Day 24 - Rest day in Kathmandu
  • Return to Home country

Inclusion/Exclusions
Inclusions

  • Arrival & Departure: Airport Transfer-Airport/Hotel/Airport
  • Accommodation: 4 nights at a prestige Hotel in Kathmandu on bed & breakfast Basis
  • Domestic Transportation: Kathmandu/Lukla/ Kathmandu
  • Permits: Ama Dablam expedition permit, National park & Entry permit
  • Food & Lodging: 3 meals a day while Trekking & at Basecamp for members & Staffs
  • Base Camp Staff: Base camp Cook & Kitchen Assistants
  • Porters: Porters per member up to Base camp & back from Basecamp
  • Heater: Heater for base camp at each Dining and other necessary camps
  • Light: 1 Solar panel for charging battery and lighting at base camp
  • Dinner: 1 Farewell Dinner at a tourist-standard restaurant in Kathmandu with Nepalese staffs
  • High Altitude Climbing Sherpa: 1 high altitude expert Climbing Sherpa per member
  • High camp service: Essential cooking gas, cooking utensils, high altitude Sherpa, high altitude tent, high food, and fixing gear
  • Hot drinking water: Facility of hot drinking water as per requirement

Exclusions

  • International airfare to and from Kathmandu.
  • Nepalese Visa charges
  • Extra night in Kathmandu: Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu. In case of early arrival or late departure, early return from the expedition (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary.
  • Insurance: Travel and High Altitude Insurance / Accident / Medical / emergency evacuation
  • Sherpa summit Bonus: Mandatory – Minimum USD 600+
  • Tips: Please calculate some tips for Basecamp staffs and porters
  • The full set of Member's personal climbing equipment & clothing
  • Rescue Evacuation: Emergency rescue evacuation cost, if needed, and all other expenses of personal nature

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Ama Dablam with Elite Exped
Excellent expedition from Elite Exped. Every aspect from booking to summit was excellently planned, communicated and delivered. Nims has put together a phenomenal team of Sherpas, Administration and support staff. The team arrived to Kathmandu and were picked up at the airport in 4x4’s and taken to the Kathmandu Marriott for a couple of nights of team bonding and dinners. Nims engaged the team from the start with a motivational introduction to the expedition, the team and our journey ahead. We commenced with the famous flight into Lukla and then trekked to Namche Bizarre where we stayed overnight and had an amazing dinner at the famous Sherpa Barista. Onwards towards base camp via the famous Tengboche Monastery - incredible! Base camp was 5 star - food, tents and incredible service from everyone of Nims’ team. Training was provided in all the basics of safety in the mountains and technical skills for abseiling and ascending with a jumar. One rotation to Camp 2 - each of us with a dedicated Sherpa - most of whom are world record holders. Summit day was tough but hugely rewarding and safely supported via our one to one Sherpas. Celebration back at base camp with a beautiful chocolate sponge cake and finally a helicopter back to Kathmandu. Nims is passionate about ensuring all clients have an excellent experience and of course a safe climb. Every member of his team lives by his values and nothing is too much trouble. Phenomenal expedition from start to finish - highly recommended for all from those wishing to embark on a new passion for mountains (albeit perhaps an easier mountain to start!) to experienced and seasoned climbers and adventurers.
Year of Expedition : 2021
27-11-2021
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Ama Dablam with Elite Exped
I was amazed how humbled elite team, and Elite Himalayan Adventure Leader been responsible in every step during the expedition. Over an above safety of individual were always the main priority by the expedition leader from beginning till the end. I wish Elite Himalayan Adventure Leader and Sherpa team all the best.
Year of Expedition : 2019
29-05-2020
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Months
September, October 25 Days
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Fitness Level 5
Technical Level 5
Group Size 5 - 10
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Elevation: 2,845m/9,334ft
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Fitness Level 5
Technical Level 5
Group Size 5 - 10
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Country: Nepal
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Elevation: 6,812m/22,349ft
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