![]() ![]() For 6,000m peaks: Down or synthetic pants will full zips.Waterproof/breathable pants with full side zips (Gore-Tex or similar).Medium or expedition weight thermal bottoms.Headlamp with extra batteries and bulbs.Glasses with clear lenses to protect your eyes while climbing to the summit on windy nights.Expedition weight mittens -Gore-tex over mitt matched polar fleece mitt liner.Heavy- weight waterproof gloves – Gore-tex shell with removable liner.Mid-weight soft shell gloves – water/wind resistant. ![]() For 8,000m peaks an 8,000m down coat with hood or an 8,000m suit can be used instead.For 7,000m peaks an 8,000m coat with hood.For 6,000m peaks a very warm down coat with hood or an 8,000m coat with hood.Hard shell jacket with hood, waterproof and breathable (Gore-Tex or similar).Medium weight insulatingjacket (fleece, down, or synthetic).Steel crampons with anti-balling plates.2 locking carabiners, 1 large and 1 small.Figure 8 abseil/belay device (tube style devices, i.e.5 meters (16 ft.) of 6mm accessory cord.Teahouse or campingģ0) Extra day in Kathmandu, in case of delay, and for sightseeing, gift shopping. ![]() Sleep in Camp 2Ģ6) Pack up basecamp and trek down to Pangboche. Sleep in Camp 3Ģ3) Walk/Climb down to camp 2. Sleep in Camp 2.Ģ2) Climb to camp 3 at 7300 metres (23,950 feet). Walk to the base of the Lhotse Face and return to camp 2. Sleep at camp 1ġ8) Climb to camp 2 at 6600 metres (21,500 feet). Sleep at camp 1.ġ7) Walk partway to Camp 2. Sleep there.ġ5) Climb to camp 1 at 6100 metres (20,010 feet). ![]() Camping.ġ1) Rest, organization, and climbing gear checking in basecamp.ġ2) Ice training on the seracs of the Khumbu Glacier in basecamp.ġ3) Walk to Pumori advanced basecamp, 5800 metres (19,000 feet). Teahouse.ġ0) Walk to basecamp, 5340 metres (17,400 feet). Teahouse.Ĩ) Acclimatization walk in Dingboche to 5000 metres (16,400 feet), return to Dingboche.ĩ) Walk to Lobuche, 4900 metres (16,075 feet). Teahouse.ħ) Walk to Dingboche, 4410 metres (14,470 feet). Participate in a Buddhist Puja blessing ceremony with the local Lama at the monastery if you wish. Teahouse.Ħ) Walk to Pangboche, 3750 metres (12,300 feet). Teahouse.ĥ) Rest day with acclimatization hike to Everest View Hotel in Namche. Stay in Teahouse.Ĥ) Walk to Namche Bazaar, 3450 metres (11,320 feet). Walk to Phakding 2650 metres (8,695 feet). Stay at hotel.ģ) Fly to Lukla, 2860 metres (9,385 feet). Stay at hotel.Ģ) Orientation meeting, checking of your climbing gear and guided shopping to buy last minute supplies, visit temples, and tour the city.
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