This mountain wasnt my first choice for this year but issues elsewhere meant this was a good 7000m+ option for the autumn season. It ended up being a magnificent expedition to a rarely climbed peak, with a great mix of steep rock sections on the lower part of the mountain and less technical snow and ice sections higher up. Local staff in Thamel were incredibly welcoming and helpful in a city of (organised) chaos. The road trip from Kathmandu to Humde and back provided an insight to life outside of the capital and a gentle start and finish to the trip. Transport, drivers, guest houses and food on the journey in and out were great. Location and scenery in that area is simply stunning and while the Annapurna Circuit track has increased traffic, off the main route there are few people. Similar situation to John above, despite being peak season in Nepal, with the exception of a small Bulgarian group who bailed before our summit attempt, we had the mountain to ourselves. The setup and organisation at base camp was impeccable, food prepared by the camp cook far exceeded expectations in both quality and quantity. Support on the mountain could not have been better, ropes and camps were set by the sherpa team who worked tirelessly and efficiently to maximise our chances of success. Expedition Leader (Stu) dealt with all the challenges presented by the group and the mountain, and made the right calls at the right time to get the team to the summit. Great leader and group, fantastic support from local teams on the mountain and in the city, and an awesome mountain in a stunning location in a beautiful country. Highly recommended.

It was a demanding trip that provided me with a great spectrum of experience.
Yet, above all, it was the people that I will remember. From clients to staff, all the greatest
and most colorful characters.
All that in a beautiful country.

Epic high altitude adventure with mixed rock, snow and ice climb (Camp 1), large ice wall (Camp 3) and deep snow trekking. As we were the only team on the mountain it added to the remoteness. Fantastic base camp and Sherpa support throughout the expedition. Excellent food. Over the last 15 years I always advise customers, clients, friends and family to consider Adventure Peaks first and foremost.
[The info we received was] very thorough, informative and timely.
I've got the utmost respect for not only Stu's [trip leader] management skills (excellent ratings) but his actual Leadership skills are second to none. When you're in this type of adverse and remote environment it was very interesting observing how Stu operates and uses all aspects of Leadership.
[Overall, the highlights were] having the mountain to ourselves (remoteness), the High Camps and working with highly skilled individuals (teamwork).