Everest and Lhotse Double Summit Expedition

Our team welcomes you at Tribhuvan International Airport and transfers you to your hotel in Kathmandu. We use the afternoon to settle in and check equipment.

We hold a detailed expedition briefing at our office, inspect all personal climbing hardware, and complete government and permit paperwork.

An early morning flight takes us to Tenzing-Hillary Airport in Lukla at 2,840 m. From there, we begin our descent along the Dudh Koshi river to Phakding at 2,610 m.

The trail crosses suspension bridges over the Dudh Koshi river before a long, steep climb up to the trading hub of Namche Bazaar at 3,440 m.

We spend the day hiking to higher viewpoints around Namche Bazaar to assist with altitude adaptation before pushing deeper into the valley.

We walk past rhododendron forests to reach the famous monastery at Tengboche at 3,860 m, then continue down slightly to our lodge in Debuche at 3,820 m.

The path crosses the Imja Khola and ascends past stone walled fields into the drier, wider valley of Dingboche at 4,410 m.

We take a day hike up Nagarjun Hill to gain elevation and improve our red blood cell count before moving toward the higher camps.

We hike past the memorial stones at Dughla and climb the terminal moraine of the Khumbu Glacier to reach Lobuche at 4,940 m.

We navigate rocky ablation valleys and glacier ice to arrive at Everest Base Camp at approximately 5,364 m, our home for the coming weeks.

We begin our rotations through the Khumbu Icefall, touching Camp 1 and Camp 2 to build strength and acclimatize for Lhotse.

Weather monitoring and technical refreshers take place at base camp while teams rotate through the lower glacier.

We ascend the Western Cwm toward Camp 2 to test our gear and oxygen regulators at higher elevations.

A rest day at Camp 2 helps our bodies recover before we push up the Lhotse face.

We climb the steep ice wall of the Lhotse face to reach Camp 3 at roughly 7,200 m.

After spending a night at Camp 3, we descend directly back down to base camp for full recovery.

Rest and nutrition at base camp allow our muscles to repair after high-altitude rotation.

We check weather windows and coordinate rope fixing schedules with other teams on the mountain.

Additional rest days at base camp are utilized depending on jet stream movements and snowfall.

Equipment checks and medical evaluations ensure every climber is prepared for the summit push.

We stand ready at base camp awaiting the optimal low-wind forecast for Lhotse.

Contingency day for weather delays or individual acclimatization needs.

Additional contingency day to manage potential delays in icefall route maintenance.

Review of supplemental oxygen flow rates and mask fittings with our Sherpa team.

Light active recovery walks around base camp to maintain muscle tone.

Hydration and high-calorie nutrition intake to build energy reserves.

Weather briefing review with meteorologists and lead guides.

Final packing of summit backpacks with layers, gloves, and hydration systems.

Extended rest period at base camp to maximize physiological recovery.

Final gear inventory and radio check prior to leaving base camp.

We initiate our movement from base camp back up toward Camp 2.

Climbing from Camp 2 to Camp 3 on the steep Lhotse face.

Ascending from Camp 3 to the South Col / Lhotse high camp area.

Summit attempt day for Lhotse, followed by a descent to lower camps.

Descending from high camps back down to the safety of base camp.

Post-climb recovery and medical check at base camp.

Rest day following the initial high altitude rotation.

Review of recovery metrics and team status at base camp.

Buffer day for weather windows on the upper mountain.

Buffer day for physical recovery and equipment maintenance.

Contingency day for route adjustments in the Khumbu Icefall.

Contingency day for upper mountain wind adjustments.

Contingency day for logistics and oxygen bottle distribution.

Final readiness check at base camp prior to Everest preparation.

Transition day preparing for the Everest rotation phase.

We finalize our oxygen allocations, radios, and team assignments for the Everest summit push.

We depart base camp and move through the Khumbu Icefall to Camp 2.

We climb from Camp 2 across the Western Cwm to Camp 3.

We ascend from Camp 3 up the Geneva Spur to the South Col at 7,905 m.

We launch our summit push from the South Col overnight, climbing the Balcony and the Hillary Step to reach the summit of Mount Everest at 8,848.86 m, then descend back to the South Col.

We descend from the South Col all the way down to Camp 2 or base camp for complete rest.

Buffer day for unexpected weather or delayed descents from the upper mountain.

Final descent of all remaining team members from upper camps down to base camp.

We pack up all tents, waste, and equipment, ensuring our base camp site is left completely clean.

We leave base camp behind and retrace our steps down the valley to stay in Pheriche at 4,371 m.

We descend through Tengboche and climb back up to Namche Bazaar for our final night in the mountains.

Our final day of trekking takes us down the Dudh Koshi valley back to Lukla for our return flight.

We take the morning flight from Lukla back to Kathmandu and transfer to our hotel for a celebratory group dinner.

A free day in Kathmandu to relax, recover, and complete souvenir shopping or personal sightseeing.

We transfer you to Tribhuvan International Airport for your international flight home.