The unique pre-acclimation we have used for two decades, now available to all climbers.
The most effective acclimation program available. An incredible trip through eastern Tibet staying in high towns and using easy treks for acclimation.
Our genuine pre-acclimation schedule has revolutionized technical high altitude climbing in Tibet so we are excited to bring it to all climbers wanting an authentic acclimation program. This is actual acclimation, taking advantage of modern infrastructure combined with a whirlwind trip through rarely seen parts of Tibet. Nothing artificial, thin on evidence or invasive at home – just well applied old-school methods. This accelerated itinerary can cut a regular 65 day trip (9.5 weeks) to 52 days (7.5 weeks) or shorter, reducing the timeline by 20%
This itinerary revolves around real-world feedback at real world altitude with team members and is extremely adjustable with the altitudes we go to – both ways on the scale of condition. Previously we have used even shorter schedules to varying degrees of result.
Ideal for those requiring precise levels of acclimation or those with acclimation issues in the past.
Itinerary
This is the standard minimum itinerary to achieve a sufficient acclimation effect. Actual program may vary.
Day 1 - Arrive Chengdu, sleep 100m
Day 2 -Transit to eastern Tibet 3000m. Short trip to 3800m, sleep 3000m
Day 3 - Transit to 3500m. Easy day hike to 4000m. Sleep 3500m
Day 4 -Transit to 4000m. Easy day hike to 4500m. Sleep 4000m
Day 5 -Transit to 4500m. Easy hike to 5000m. Sleep 4500m
Day 6 -Transit to 4750m. Easy hike to 5000m. Sleep 5000m
Day 7 -Transit to 4000m. Rest day 4000m. Return to sleep at 5000m
Day 8 -Return to 4000m sleep at 4000m
Day 9 -Return to 5300m. Sleep 5300m
Day 10 -Full day around 5300m, up to 5500m. Sleep 5300m
Day 11 -Return to 4000m. Sleep 4000m
Day 12 -Return to 5300m. Sleep 5300m
Day 13 -Stay at 5300m. Sleep 5300m
Day 14 -Return to 4000m. Sleep 4000m
Day 15 -Return Chengdu. Full days rest. Sleep at 100m
