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Mera & Island Peak

Altitude 6,476m/21,246ft » Duration 30 Days » Grade 3B

A remote trek and ascents of two of Nepal's best-known trekking peaks

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Crossing the Amphu Labtsa, Mera & Island Peak (www2), 64 kb

Crossing the Amphu Labtsa, Mera & Island Peak Photo: © Mike Purnell

Introduction

Mera Peak (6,476m) and Island Peak (6,189m) are both highly sought after summits in their own right. Although geographically fairly close together, they are separated by the formidable mountain chain dividing the Hongu and Khumbu Valleys. This expedition provides a rare opportunity for climbers to attempt both peaks, linking them with a crossing of the difficult, yet stunning Amphu Labtsa Pass... read more

You may also be interested in our Khumbu Climber expedition.

Availability of this expedition

If you are considering booking this expedition, please click here to contact us with any questions that you have.
If a trip is nearly full (limited), we advise you to book as soon as possible.
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Experience Required

This is an expedition for mountaineers. Taken on their own, the two peaks are not particularly difficult, but taken together, with the Amphu Labtsa (which is virtually another climb) in-between, they are a major challenge and should only be considered by fit and active climbers... read more

Our Winter Mountaineering course in Scotland and our Alpine 4,000ers courses would provide good training for this expedition.

Team Composition

Expedition leaders are supported by a local Sherpa team who have climbed both Mera and Island Peak many times before... read more about leaders
There are a maximum of 9 places available on each expedition.

Leaders Terry Moore (Apr '10), John Eames (Oct '10), Tony Halliwell (Oct '10).

Expedition Itinerary

Day 1: Depart London...read more

Pre-Expedition Meeting

Prior to all our expeditions, we host a Pre-Expedition Weekend in North Wales... read more

Equipment

To join the Mera and Island Peak 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
October 1994
Summits
25
Total
27
Latest Reports & Photos (Nov '09)
Lunch stop on the trek out down the Khumbu ValleyApproaching the summit of Island PeakA Twin Otter touches down on the runway at Lukla
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Dates

Click to book a place online
Fri 2 Apr - Sat 1 May '10 full
Sat 2 Oct - Sun 31 Oct '10 full
Fri 8 Oct - Sat 6 Nov '10 limited
Fri 15 Oct - Sat 13 Nov '10
Fri 15 Apr - Sat 14 May '11
Pre-Trip Weekends:
Discuss equipment, fitness, health and acclimatisation in Snowdonia

Prices (choose currency)

UK full cost
price without taxes
£2,995
£2,800
Kathmandu£2,380

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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