Every spring, Alpine Ascents International embraces this challenge, taking a group of qualified climbers to climb Mt. Everest via the South Col route in Nepal. With over 25 years of guiding …

We embark on a several day long rotation up Everest to acclimatize and dial in our climbing technique. We begin by travelling the Khumbu icefall to Camp I, where we spend two nights.

All group equipment needed to reach Base Camp and climb the mountain: cooking gear, fuel, stoves, ropes, all forms of rock and ice protection, radio communications, oxygen, medical …

Most people will need to train specifically for their climb of Everest for at least a year, building up from a solid baseline of fitness for the last six to nine months.

Due to the prevalence of larger-diameter fixed lines on this climb, a figure-8 style rappel/belay device is required. Please note that devices like the Black Diamond ATC-Guide will not work …

Our guides are an integral part of Alpine Ascents because they understand and share our climbing principles. These individuals are dedicated to sharing their excellence with others.

The sixth highest mountain in the world, Cho Oyu lies in the heart of the Tibetan/Nepalese Himalayas and offers climbers views of Everest, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, and figuratively …

Jul 31, 2024 · Embrace the struggle as part of your journey because the point of climbing a mountain like Everest is to become the person that can climb Everest. Consistent, progressive …

May 30, 2025 · Tonight we have two climbers also going for the summit of Lhotse and then we will all meet down at Camp 2 tomorrow afternoon. Our last climb will take us to Basecamp in 2 days!

These expeditions range from three-day climbs of Mount Rainier to training courses in the North Cascades and Alaska, and ascents of the highest mountains around the world.