Expedition · himalaya
Mount Everest
A highly selective summit, Camp One, or Icefall objective supported by Sherpa partners and a guide who first worked in the region in 1985.
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Experience
- Extensive prior expedition and technical mountaineering experience
- Proficiency with ice axe, crampons, ropes, fixed lines, and steep terrain
Included
- Kathmandu airport transfers and stated hotels
- Welcome dinner and round-trip Lukla flight
- Group camp, climbing, and upper-mountain equipment
The journey
Mount Everest
GoTrek has guided in the Mount Everest region since 1985. The program can support a full summit attempt or a more focused climb through the Khumbu Icefall toward Camp One, backed by experienced Sherpa partners and expedition logistics.
This is an extended, serious expedition. Small-team compatibility, health, judgment, acclimatization, weather, and the ability to live well with others under stress are as important as technical skill.
Culture & setting
The approach passes through Sherpa communities and monasteries before reaching base camp, with time in Kathmandu at the beginning of the expedition.
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Trip details.
Open each section for the practical information that applies to this objective.
Itinerary6
- Days 1–5Travel to Nepal and fly to Lukla
Arrive in Kathmandu, prepare, then begin the trek from Lukla.
- Days 6–16Trek and acclimatize through the Khumbu
Move through Namche, Phortse, Tengboche, Dingboche, Lobuche, Kala Patthar, and Everest Base Camp.
- Days 17–23Island Peak acclimatization circuit
Use the surrounding valleys and Island Peak area to build strength and acclimatization.
- Days 24–29Base camp and Khumbu Icefall rotation
Rest at base camp, climb toward Camp One, visit the Western Cwm, and descend.
- Days 30–38Return to Kathmandu
Trek back through the Khumbu and fly from Lukla to Kathmandu.
- Summit programWeather-led climbing period
After the early rotations, summit climbers rest and climb when conditions allow. The mountain schedule remains flexible.
Services included7
- Kathmandu airport transfers and stated hotels
- Welcome dinner and round-trip Lukla flight
- Group camp, climbing, and upper-mountain equipment
- Meals while trekking and climbing
- Park fees, climbing permits, and liaison support
- Sherpa climbing staff, camp staff, communications, yaks, and porters
- Oxygen systems for summit climbers
Services not included7
- International airfare and travel expenses
- Kathmandu meals and post-climb hotels
- Personal gear and excess baggage
- Airport taxes, visas, and staff gratuities
- Satellite telephone usage
- Costs caused by delays or events outside GoTrek's control
- Medical, evacuation, and trip-cancellation coverage
Experience requirements5
- Extensive prior expedition and technical mountaineering experience
- Proficiency with ice axe, crampons, ropes, fixed lines, and steep terrain
- Successful high-altitude climbs such as Rainier, Denali, or Aconcagua
- Excellent physical conditioning and a proven ability to contribute to an expedition team
- Capacity to manage the psychological and physical stress of a two-month expedition
Equipment12
- Mountaineering boots, gaiters, and approach shoes
- Synthetic base layers, fleece insulation, insulated parka, and weatherproof shells
- Warm hat, sun hat, sunglasses, goggles, gloves, and insulated mittens
- Expedition backpack or duffels appropriate to the objective
- Ice axe, crampons, harness, helmet, and locking and non-locking carabiners
- Sleeping bag and sleeping pads rated for the expected conditions
- Headlamp with spare batteries, sunscreen, water bottles, and personal first-aid supplies
- Adjustable trekking poles and personal eating utensils
- High-altitude double boots and a full down suit
- Expedition mittens and face protection
- Two cold-weather sleeping bags and two sleeping pads
- Personal repair kit and expedition medications reviewed with a physician
Preparation notes1
- A detailed experience review and private consultation are required before acceptance.