Mountaineering Expeditions in Nepal

Superficially Mountaineering Expedition is an activity similar to challenging trekking above the snowline with heavy emphasis on teamwork, physical stamina, psychological challenges stemming from isolation, physical hardship, adverse environment, ability to use climbing equipment in a proficient manner, such as ice axes, crampons and ropes, and confinement to a small group for weeks. In reality however there is a technical knowledge and experience required to be able, in a safe manner, to climb steep snow, technical ice and rock, being able to protect yourself and your belayer on snow, ice and rock, setup fixed ropes and recognize danger due to hidden crevasses, unstable snow, avalanches, fast changing weather conditions, cold, dehydration and high altitude conditions. Mountaineering training is a continuous and never ending process; it is a way of life and requires a constant practice, and mountaineering instincts have to become a second nature. A small mistake or lapse of concentration can be deadly. The reward however is breathtaking view and unforgettable feeling of life achievement of standing on the top of the summit.

Mountaineering in Alps, Andes, or Canadian Rockies can be technically very challenging but adding another dimension of very high altitude in Himalayas over 8000m or even above 7000m, multiplies the level of technical difficulty even in case of a simple high elevation summit, which would be classified as a difficult hike at low elevations.

The mountaineering effort level ranges from introductory feasible for fit athletes with little prior experience to extremely challenging routes requiring the highest levels of mountain climbing skills, technical rock climbing skills and logistics and personal proficiencies.

Snowy Horizon Treks & Expedition provides support and logistics to all levels of mountaineering to thrill and energize you on the adventure of your lifetime from the ever tough Mt Manaslu to stunning Mt Amadablam and the ultimate to everybody the Everest.

We support very experienced western climbers and leaders with Base Camp services and provide mountain guiding and high camp logistics through our experienced climbing Sherpa guides, who not only have high level of climbing and guiding skills but also have natural genetic predisposition for adaptation to high altitude through many generations of ancestors living at very high elevation. Our guides climb 8000m peaks including Everest season after season, they set-up routes for western climbers and western guides, who in general don’t have natural predispositions to adopt and work proficiently at very high elevations.

In order to participate in Himalayan Mountaineering Expedition, you require psychological and physical stamina. A level of prior experience is also a good asset and it is indispensable on more difficult and technical climbs; however we can help you through our support and logistic program to flatten the steep learning curve. The minimum time required ranges typically from 30 to 60 days.