Nepal Mountaineering Courses 2022 /2023

Lakpa Tamang is a trekking and mountaineering leader with 25 years of experience as a Climbing Sherpa, Sirdar and guide. He began his career as a porter on expeditions to Mount Everest region when he was just 12 years old.

In 1989 he became a fully certified climbing guide and in that year participated in the French-Italian Mt Manaslu (8163m) Expedition. Here he spent three full days at an altitude of over 7400m. In 1991, with an Italian Expedition, he summited Mt. Kangru (6981m) for the first time, via the Southeast route.

Since then he has been with many expeditions, assisting in climbing high peaks including Mt. Mustagata (7456m) in the Pamir Range of Western China and Cho Oyu (8201m) in Tibet.

He has guided trekkers in all of the popular trekking destinations of Nepal. He has guided many climbers to the summits of many so-called 'trekking peaks', for example Island Peak / Imjatse (6189m).

He has worked in Tibet, Darjeeling, Sikkim, Bhutan, India, Pakistan, and China & Visit in Tibet, Bhutan, India, and Pakistan, all most Europe countries as Denmark, Italy, France, Norway, Belgium etc. and China.

His family and he lives in the Kathmandu Valley, not far from both the famous Boudhanath Stupa and the Kopan Tibetan Buddhist Monastery. He takes the opinions and suggestions of all our clients very seriously.

FRIENDSHIP WORLD TREK AND EXPEDITIONS
Departure date/ Cost and Details for the Spring & Fall Season 2019/2020
Island Peak 6 Days Climbing Courses $1050 Per Person.
Express Climbing Courses $950 P.P. 4 days

Our objective is not just about sum-mating 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. Nepal’s 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.

Island Peak 6,160 meters was first ascended in by a British expedition that included Tenzing Norgay. Eric Shipton’s 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 Base Camp our trail takes us into the high valleys of the Khumbu region, providing magnificent

views of Everest and the satellite peaks. Island Peak is a substantial undertaking, which demands hard work and commitment, however the rewards of standing on top of this Himalayan classic are ten fold.

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, ice climbing skills, rope work and comprehensive mountaineering safety techniques.

ITINERARY FOR THE MOUNTAINEERING COURSES

• Day 1: Arrive Chukhung,2pm breifing check equipment, AMS lecture.
• Day 2: Acclimatization and instructional day Camp.
• Day 3: Acclimatization and instructional day Camp.
• Day 4: Trek to Island Peak Base Camp
• Day 5: Summit day depart Base Camp 2 a.m. return lunch. Camp Base camp.
• Day 6: Day 6 provides a second opportunity to summit Island peak due to bad weather or illness. Those who have summated depart base camp after breakfast – lunch Chukhung end of trip. If Summating on Day 6 we will provide dinner and breakfast.

LOBUCHE PEAK MOUNTAINEERING COURSES

One of our instructors will be waiting for you the evening before the course begins at Dzungla teahouse. At 6 pm there will be a briefing about the course. You are responsible for your own meal that night.
DAY 01: After a cup of tea, you will walk for an hour to join our team at a camp by the pass. After breakfast the true instruction will begin. You will cover equipment, glacier travel crevasse rescue.
DAY 02: Full day instruction. You will cover snow craft and ice climbing.
DAY 03: You will have an early start to fit in a morning of instruction. Then, after lunch you will walk for about three hours to base camp of Labouche east with the support team (5400m)
DAY 04: You will move to high camp without the support team (5600m).the views of the Everest region from this point are spectacular!
DAY 05: An early start will be the beginning of a long and technical day. One instructor leads a rope of three as you cross crevasses, climb exposed and steep walls onto narrow ridges to the summit. You will return to base camp and sleep very well!!
DAY 06: This is scheduled as a floating day to allow for bad weather or illness.
NB: All topics will be covered but not necessarily in the order given above.

FRIENDSHIP WORLD TREK AND EXPEDITIONS
6 DAYS COURSES ISLAND & LOBUCHE PEAK
SPRING SEASON: $1050 Per Person
FALL SEASON: $950 Per Person.

4 DAYS COURSES ISLAND & LOBUCHE PEAK-
SPRING SEASON: $850 Per Person
FALL SEASON: $750 Per Person.

BASE CAMP TO BASE CAMP – ISLAND PEAK & LOBUCHE
2 DAYS COURSES ISLAND & LOBUCHE PEAK- B.C. TO SUMMIT
SPRING SEASON: $ 850 Per Person
FALL SEASON: $750 Per Person.

BASE CAMP TO BASE CAMP – ISLAND PEAK & LOBUCHE
1 DAY COURSE ISLAND & LOBUCHE PEAK-B.C. TO B.C. TO SUMMIT
SPRING SEASON: $850 Per Person
FALL SEASON: $750 Per Person.

NOTE: EQUIPMENT ALL WILL BE PROVIDED EXCEPT CLIMBING BOOTS.

SPRING SEASON:
March 15-18, March 20-24, March 26-29 April, April 03-06, April 07-10, April 09-12, April 15-18, April 22-25, April 27-30, May 02-04,May 06-09, May 15-18, May 21-24, May 27-30, June 01-04, June 05-08, June 09-12, June 14-17.

FALL SEASON:
Oct 07-10,Oct 13-16, Oct 18-21, Oct 23-26, Oct 28-01, Nov 02-05, Nov 07-10, Nov 12-15, Nov 17-20, Nov 21-24, Nov 26-29, Dec 02-05, Dec 07-10, Dec 12-15.

LOBUCHE PEAK
(FIXED DEPATURE DATES)

4 DAYS COURSES ISLAND & LOBUCHE PEAK-
SPRING SEASON: $850 Per Person
FALL SEASON: $750 Per Person.

4 DAYS EXPRESS COURSES ISLAND & LOBUCHE PEAK-
SPRING SEASON: $850 Per Person
FALL SEASON: $750 Per Person.

SPRING SEASON:
March 15-18, March 20-24, March 26-29 April, April 03-06, April 07-10, April 09-12, April 15-18, April 22-25, April 27-30, May 02-04,May 06-09, May 15-18, May 21-24, May 27-30, June 01-04, June 05-08, June 09-12, June 14-17.

FALL SEASON:
Oct 07-10,Oct 13-16, Oct 18-21, Oct 23-26, Oct 28-01, Nov 02-05, Nov 07-10, Nov 12-15, Nov 17-20, Nov 21-24, Nov 26-29, Dec 02-05, Dec 07-10, Dec 12-15.