Everest Sherpa Supported Climb

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The crown jewel of any climbing career, Everest is a transformative peak that is guaranteed not just to challenge you, but to change you. Highlights: Discover what you are truly capable of Stand on the highest point of our planet Be humbled climbing amongst the giants of the Himalaya Enjoy lifelong friendships with your Sherpa and fellow climbers alike Climb through the famous and rugged Khumbu Icefall See the sunrise over the Himalayas from the highest point on earth! The Sherpa Supported Climb is designed for the highly experienced mountaineer. These are climbers who are qualified to, and prefer, climbing autonomously but are looking for logistical support and expedition oversight. This option will see you climbing fully independently until the summit rotation when you will be partnered with a personal Sherpa above Camp 2. Throughout the expedition, you will have full access to CTSS logistics, the support of our Everest Expedition Leader in advising you, support from our Sherpa team throughout the expedition to assist you with your load carries.

Itinerary

This is a sample itinerary only. Your actual daily schedule will be strategically planned to account for the best weather and summit windows etc. We begin our expedition in Kathmandu, Nepal, where we obtain our climbing permits before flying to Lukla in the Khumbu Valley to trek to Everest base camp. Our climb ends in Kathmandu. We suggest you book a flexible return airfare.

Apr 3 Team Arrives
Apr 4 KTM Day
Apr 5 Fly to Lukla/Phakding
Apr 6 Trek to Namche
Apr 7 Rest
Apr 8 Trek to Tengboche
Apr 9 Rest
Apr 10 Trek to Pheriche
Apr 11 Rest
Apr 12 Trek to Lobuche base camp
Apr 13 Trek to Lobuche High Camp
Apr 14 Move to Lobuche High Camp
Apr 15 Acclimatize
Apr 16 Summit and descend Lobuche BC
Apr 17 Trek to EBC
Apr 18 Rest
Apr 19 Rest
Apr 20 Train/acclimatise
Apr 21 Rest/Pack for first rotation
Apr 22 Climb to C1
Apr 23 Climb towards C2 rturn to C1
Apr 24 Descend to base camp
Apr 25 Rest
Apr 26 Hike to Pumori
Apr 27 Rest
Apr 28 Climb to C1
Apr 29 Climb to C2
Apr 30 Climb above C2
May 1 Climb to C3 and descend to C2
May 2 Descend to base camp
May 3 Rest
May 4 Rest
May 5 Rest
May 6 Rest
May 7 To C1
May 8 To C2
May 9 To C3
May 10 To C4
May 11 Summit and descend to C2
May 12 Descend to base camp
May 13 Rest
May 14 Pack up base camp
May 15 Trek to Pheriche
May 16 Trek to Namche
May 17 Trek to Lukla
May 18 Fly to KTM
May 19 Fly Home
May 20 Contingency
May 21 Contingency
May 22 Contingency
May 23 Contingency
May 24 Contingency
May 25 Contingency
May 26 Contingency
May 27 Contingency
May 28 Contingency
May 29 Contingency
May 30 Contingency

Inclusion

Leadership, strategy, climbing oversight by Everest Expedition Leader including full support for a summit attempt
A personal climbing Sherpa above Camp 2 on the summit bid
Climbing Sherpa to assist with carrying personal gear
Full expedition logistics, weather forecasts, etc
Everest climbing permit
Domestic flights to and from Lukla
In country transport associated with the program itinerary
Airport transfers
Accommodation in Nepal including hotels and teahouses
Welcome dinner & meals throughout the expedition
Oxygen system and oxygen
Lobuche East peak training and acclimatization climb
CTSS Base Camp setup and tent accommodation
Access to medical and communications gear
High mountain camps (Camp 1, Camp 2, Camp 3, Camp 4)
On mountain meals

Exclusions

International flights to Kathmandu, Nepal
Airport arrival or departure taxes
Associated travel expenses including: Visa, Passport, Reciprocity Fees, Vaccination Charges, Excess Baggage
Optional excursions not included in the itinerary or additional days before or after the scheduled program
Personal climbing equipment, clothing, toiletries etc Personal sundries including but not limited to; non-team meals while in Kathmandu, personal snacks, specialized high altitude climbing food, alcoholic beverages, laundry services, medical expenses, gratuities, 3rd party internet, email or phone charges, bottled water, specialty coffees
Sherpa tip pool
Guide tip (customary but optional)
Costs incurred as a result of events beyond the control of CTSS above and beyond the normal expedition costs
Required trip insurance policy (for trip cancellation, interruption, rescue & evacuation, medical treatment, repatriation, etc.)
Unused Contingency Days at the end of your program: CTSS covers one night in the hotel in Kathmandu on your return. If you decide to stay longer in Kathmandu beyond this night, those costs are your responsibility. We highly recommend that while you should plan to be away from home for the entire duration of the expedition including contingencies days, you book a flexible return airfare so you can move your flight forward if you don’t use all of the contingency days or push it back as you need.

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Expedition Information

$54,995

Everest via South Col (Nepal)

Mountaineering

Fitness Level

Technical Level

Group Size

4-10