Everest - The ultimate ascent by the famous North Ridge.

Background
Outstanding success from our last 42 members all but 2 started their summit day with 36 reaching the summit. In 2009 12 out of 14 reached the summit.

In 2008, no expeditions to the North Side were allowed by the Chinese due to the Olympics. Instead, we ran a very successful expedition to the South Side. In 2006 and 2007 we put ten and twelve climbers respectively on the summit of Everest adding to our continued success. An ultimate objective in many climbers’ minds, the allure of the world’s highest summit provides a most compelling and challenging adventure. Where there is a will, we aim to provide the way.

Adventure Peaks has now organised eight expeditions to the North Side of Everest, making us the most experienced and valued British company operating on this side of the mountain. We have developed a good reputation amongst the local Sherpa community and provide an excellent service, at a very cost effective price. For two successive years we have enabled the youngest British climbers to summit; Jake Meyer in 2005 at the age of 21 and in 2006 James Hooper and Robert Gauntlet at 19 years. In 2004 our whole expedition was filmed for the BBC ‘Challenge Programme’. In 2007 we guided Ian McKeever to the summit as part of his seven summits world record.

The most successful climbers tend to be those who have previous experience on 7000m peaks or above, are technically able and confident and have a high level of fitness. Climbing Everest is an enormous undertaking with many obstacles, other than personal ability. We strongly believe that our experience and supportive infrastructure matched with your enthusiasm and commitment will allow you to fulfil your personal ambitions and dreams. Your team will be focused on the same objective and the entirety of the expedition will give you a sense of enormous gratification and fulfilment.

Base Camp will be established at the snout of the Rongbuk Glacier at 5200m, in preparation for the initial ascent of the East Rongbuk Glacier towards the North Col. An Intermediate Camp will be required at 5600m, in order to break the approach to Advance Base Camp. This will help members acclimatise.

Advance Base Camp (6400m) will be placed high on the moraine below the North Col.
Camp 1 (7010m) provides the springboard for the remainder of the ascent.
Camp 2 (7500m) situated at the top of the
North Ridge snow slopes.
Camp 3 (7800m) high up on the North Ridge
Camp 4 (8300m) established below the first step and the start of the more technically challenging section of the ridge. The final summit push will be made from here.

This is a professionally led expedition for experienced mountaineers who want to work as part of a team to tackle the mountain. We do not use the word guided because this may be misleading as it is not possible at this extreme altitude to provide the same level of support safety as you would expect in the traditional sense of guiding. You must therefore have a broad base of mountaineering experience enabling you to climb with confidence. You will have good support on the mountain from our leader and our Sherpa team.

Level of support
We have established a good infra structure and employ a regular and strong team of Sherpa staff who know the mountain well and are very loyal to us. They are supported by an equally good team of cooks who have been well provided for in terms of facilities and training to maintain high levels of hygiene and care. Finally our BC and ABC facilities are very comfortable allowing you to relax and build up strength whilst not high on the mountain.

Further details including a full portfolio of photographs, video and DVD from our successful Everest Expeditions is available from Adventure Peaks.

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