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Expeditions to the Mountains of Asia

Khumbu Climber

Altitude 6,279m/20,601ft » Duration 28 Days » Grade 3B

The original action packed climbing adventure in the shadow of Everest

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Island Peak summit ridge (www2), 57 kb

Island Peak summit ridge Photo: © Michael Tee

Introduction

Khumbu Climber is a fast-moving and ambitious expedition, taking us into the heart of the Khumbu Region with our sights set on three peaks up to 6,189m high. The itinerary and our small group sizes (maximum 9 places) enable us to do a lot of climbing while viewing some of the world's highest mountains. Our objectives are Pokalde (5,806m), Island Peak (6,189m) and Lobuje East (6,119m). We climb all of them by their standard routes, which equate to Scottish II/Alpine grades PD. Therefore participants need to have completed climbs of a similar standard, with our Winter Mountaineering course in Scotland and our 4,000ers courses in the Alps being ideal preparation... read more

You may also be interested in our Mera and Island Peak expedition.

Experience Required

Khumbu Climber covers a lot of ground and could be considered by fit climbers with experience of Alpine routes of PD/AD or Scottish Winter Climbs of Grade II and III... read more

Our Winter Mountaineering course in Scotland and our Alpine 4,000ers courses would provide good training for this expedition.

Team Composition

The expedition is led by an experienced and suitably qualified Jagged Globe leader with carefully selected English speaking climbing Sherpas... read more about leaders
There are a maximum of 12 places available on each expedition.

Leader Javier Herrera (Apr '09).

Expedition Itinerary

Day 1: Depart London...read more

Pre-Expedition Meeting

Prior to all our expeditions, we host a Pre-Expedition Weekend in North Wales... read more

Equipment

To join the Khumbu Climber expedition you need the following specialist equipment... read more
We have a comprehensive Equipment Hire Service

Insurance

Special travel insurance is available from us which provides a wide range of cover... read more

Additional Information

If you wish to discuss any aspect of the expedition or your suitability for it, please contact us by telephone:
  • +44 (0) 845 345 8848
Alternatively, you can contact us by email

First Expedition
April 1993
Summits
22
Total
23
Latest Reports & Photos (Oct '08)
Sherpa barberMonks in the Thangboche MonasteryDawa, Tshering and Andy Smith on Lobuje summit
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Dates

Click to book a place online
Fri 10 Apr - Thu 7 May '09
Fri 9 Oct - Thu 5 Nov '09
Pre Expedition meetings
6-8 Mar '09
17-19 Sep '09

Prices (choose currency)

UK full cost
price without taxes
£2,995
£2,768
Kathmandu£2,295
Single Trip Insurance£265
Annual Insurance Cover [more]£315

Altitude Profile

Courses

To get the most from your expedition, Jagged Globe offer courses to make sure you have all the skills and the fitness you need [more]

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