Island Peak

Overview

Our objective is not just about summiting a Himalayan peak, although this is a major accomplishment in itself. We specialize in teaching you the necessary skills to become a competent expedition member. Nepals unique environment and consistent conditions provide the perfect classroom for our high altitude Himalayan School. A solid ratio of instructors to students guarantees you the personal attention required for a successful summit attempt. This course is suitable for the complete novice or as a great refresher for those who want to climb again. The course curriculum includes an introduction to equipment, crevasse rescue, rope work and comprehensive mountaineering safety techniques.

Island Peak 6,160 meters was first ascended in by a British expedition that included Tenzing Norgay. Eric Shiptons party named the peak in 1953, as it resembled an island in a sea of ice. The peak is part of the south ridge of Lhotse and linked to the semicircle of cliffs that rise to the north of the summit of Nuptse. Our adventure begins with a short flight to Lukla and two days of easy walking to Namche Bazaar. En- route to Everest base Camp our trail takes us into the high valleys of the Khumbu region, providing magnificent views of Everest and the satellite peaks.

Day By Day

Day By Day

There are three itinerary options for Island Peak Mountaineering Instruction Course:

01. Joining the course in the Mountain Village in Chukhung.
02. Full board Guided trip from Kathmandu to Kathmandu.
03. Full board Guided trip from Kathmandu to Kathmandu with climbing both Island Peak and Lobuche Peak

01. Joining the course in the Mountain Village in Chukhung :

Duration:           5 Days
From :               Chukhung to Chukhung
Grade:               Difficult
Season:             Sept to Nov and March to May
Max. Elevation:   6,189 m

Day 01 :Meet in Chukhung in mid day /Briefing
Day 02: Training
Day 03:After lunch, trek to Island peak base camp/camping
Day 04: Departure base camp at 2 A M/summit/return base camp/chukhung/camping
Day 05: Spare day in case of weather inconveniences

02. Full board guided trip from Kathmandu to Kathmandu :

Duration:           18 Days
From :               Kathmandu to Kathmandu
Grade:               Difficult
Season:             Sept to Nov and March to May
Max. Elevation:   6,189 m

Day 01 : Fly Lukla 35 Minute and Trek 3 Hours to Phakding 2610 m.
Day 02 : 5 Hours Trek to Namche 3440m.
Day 03 : Namche Rest for Acclimatize Day/Side walk
Day 04 : 6 Hours Trek to Tengboche 3860m
Day 05 : 6 Hours Trek to Dingboche 4410
Day 06 : Dingboche rest/side walk
Day 07 : 6 Hours Trek to Lobuche 4910
Day 08 : Lobuche via Gorakshep Everest Base Camp5364/Gorakshep 5140
Day 09 : Hiking Kalapathar5550 m/Gorakshep/Lobuche
Day 10 : 7/8 Hours to Chukhun/Briefing
Day 11 : Training
Day 12 : After lunch, trek to Island peak base camp/camping
Day 13 : Depart base camp at 2 A M/summit/return base camp/chukhung
Day 14 : Spare day in case of weather inconveniences
Day 15 : Trek to Pangboche/Diboche
Day 16 : Trek to Namche
Day 17 : Trek to Lukla
Day 18 : Fly back to Kathmandu

03. Full board Guided trip from Kathmandu to Kathmandu with climbing both Island

Peak and Lobuche Peak.

Duration:           21 Days
From :               Kathmandu to Kathmandu
Grade:               Difficult
Season:             Sept to Nov and March to May
Max. Elevation:   6,189 m

Day 01 : Fly Lukla 35 Minute and Trek 5 Hours to Phakding 2610 m.
Day 02 : 5 Hours Trek to Namche 3440m.
Day 03 : Namche Rest for Acclamitiz Day
Day 04 : 6 Hours Trek to Tengboche 3860m
Day 05 : 6 Hours Trek to Dingboche 4410
Day 06: 6 Hours Trek to Lobuche 4910
Day 07 : Lobuche via Gorakshep Everest Base Camp5364/Gorakshep 5140
Day 08 : Hiking Kalapathar5550 m/Gorakshep/Lobuche
Day 09 : 6/7 Hours to Chukhung (4730m)2 PM, Brefing, Check equipment
Day 10 : Instructional day/ Training,
Day 11 : Depart Chukhung to Island Peak Base Camp5090 m.
Day 12 : Depart Base camp 2 AM, Summit Island Peak6189 m/Chukung
Day 13 : Spare day in case of weather inconveniences
Day 14 : Chukhung/ Trek to Lobuche Village
Day 15 : Lobuche / High Camp
Day 16 : Lobuche summit./Thokla
Day 17 : Spare day in case of weather inconveniences
Day 18 : Trek down to Pheriche 4240m.
Day 19 : Namche
Day 20 : Lukla.
Day 21 : Fly back to Kathmandu/Hotel

Trekking Peak Equipment List :

Himalayan RST will provide the technical climbing equipment, including: harness, axes, helmets, crampons, Carrabins, ropes and base camp camping and cooking equipment. You will need to supply the following personal equipment. If you do not have the following equipment you can rent it when you arrive in Kathmandu. Our office staff will take you to one of several quality trekking rental stores.

You will need to supply the following personal equipment. If you do not have the following equipment you can rent it when you arrive in Kathmandu. Our office staff will take you to one of several quality trekking rental stores

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