Big expeditions only work when each member is a confident climber, prepared for any situation. We bring you closer to becoming an alpinist under the guidance of 4 Time Everest summiteer Karma Sherpa.
Not only will you learn the essential climbing skills for tackling big expeditions but you will do it in a remote and beautiful area of Nepal. As part of your training, you will climb to the 5,520m high Yala Peak using the skills learned!
Want to do a smart and quick transition from hiking to climbing? It doesn’t get better than this. If you’re interested in climbing mountains like Ama Dablam, Cholatse, and Everest, this is where the journey really begins.
It’s only upwards from here, literally. You’re now eligible to take part in any of our big expeditions.
We will be learning rope systems and rescue techniques over glaciated and non glaciated terrain, climbing on rock, snow, and ice. The approach to Yala Peak base camp is on well defined paths on rocky ground with a high chance of encountering snow. The route is a scenic one through dense bamboo and rose tree forests that will take you past waterfalls and snow-capped mountain peaks. The trek is known for having one of the best views of the Annapurna Range.
March - May (Pre-monsoon): The weather is warmer in this season but more unstable than Autumn, with higher chance of snow storms. An average of 10C during sunny days and can go down to -5C on the mountain itself and during the night. September - November (Post-monsoon) The weather is colder than the spring season but more stable and clear. The air is drier and this could be challenging to deal with at higher altitudes, but there are less chances of encountering a snow storm.
Expect hot meals and tea during the entire journey.
Standard teahouse trekking with basic but homey accommodation. Tented camp during our ascent of Yala peak but we will not be compromising in our quality of life!
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$3,400