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Ama Dablam

Altitude 6,856m/22,494ft » Duration 31 Days » Grade 5D

An ascent of the highly-coveted 'Matterhorn of the Himalaya'

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On the Yellow Tower of Ama Dablam (www2), 64 kb

On the Yellow Tower of Ama Dablam Photo: © Tom Briggs

Introduction

Ama Dablam is one of the most stunning peaks in the Himalaya and one of the most impressive mountains in the world. Situated in the heart of Everest's Khumbu region, it lies directly above Thyangboche Monastery on the well-worn path to Everest Base Camp and is admired by thousands of trekkers and climbers every year. This expedition offers a superb, technical climbing experience in a magnificent setting, with numerous cultural and scenic diversions... read more

Experience Required

The Ama Dablam expedition is the most technically difficult of all our expeditions. The expedition grade reflects the technical nature of the climbing whilst recognising that the altitude of the summit is relatively modest.
This expedition is graded 5D... read more about grades
Our Scottish Winter Courses and our Alpine Courses provide good skills preparation for an expedition.

Team Composition

Expedition leaders are supported by our local Sherpa team... read more about leaders
There are 10 places available on the expedition.

Expedition Itinerary

Day 1: Fly London to Kathmandu... read more

Pre-Expedition Meeting

Prior to all our expeditions, we host a Pre-Expedition Weekend in North Wales. The weekend will be run by leaders of previous Ama Dablam expeditions... read more

Equipment

To join the Ama Dablam expedition you need the following specialist equipment... read more
We have a comprehensive Equipment Hire Service

Insurance

Special travel insurance is available from us which provides a wide range of cover... read more

Additional Information

If you wish to discuss any aspect of the expedition or your suitability for it, please contact us by telephone:
  • +44 (0) 845 345 8848
Alternatively, you can contact us by email

First Expedition
April 1992
Summits
10
Total
11
Latest Reports & Photos (Dec '08)
Ama Dablam, showing the SW and NW ridge's from base campOn the initial ridge section from camp 1Climbing just below the Dablam on summit day
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Dates

Click to book a place online
Sun 7 Nov - Tue 7 Dec '10
Pre-Trip Weekend:
Discuss equipment, fitness, health and acclimatisation in Snowdonia

Prices (choose currency)

UK full cost
price without taxes
£4,995
£4,800
Kathmandu£4,320
Single Trip Insurance£337

Altitude Profile

Courses

To get the most from your expedition, Jagged Globe offer courses to make sure you have all the skills and the fitness you need [more]

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