Programs in Asia - Nepal and Tibet
Programs in Asia - Nepal and Tibet
High on Everest with Makalu in the background. Guy CotterThe joint American Alpine Institute /AC Everest climb benefits from the combined experience of two of the world's leading pioneers in high-altitude guiding. The Institute brings the most extensive high altitude guiding record in the world to the guided expeditions with the highest success rate on Mt. Everest.
- Location:Khumbu Himalaya, Nepal
- Season:April - June
- Length:8-9 weeks
- Cost:$69,000
Climbing on the Southwest Ridge of Ama Dablam, 6828m / 22,402 ft. Guy CotterAma Dablam is one of the most beautiful mountains in the world, and our route on its Southwest Ridge has a technical quality that matches its aesthetics.
- Location:Khumbu Himal, Nepal
- Season:October - November
- Length:28 days
- Cost:$15,500
Cho Oyu from base camp near the Nangpa La. Arthur CollinsCho Oyu offers climbers the unique chance to climb a very high peak with moderate technical difficulties. A climb of Cho Oyu makes a great precursor for higher harder climbs elsewhere in the Himalaya.
- Location:Mahalangur Himal, Nepal
- Season:August - October
- Length:44 days
- Cost:$33,750
On the spectacular summit ridge of Island Peak. AAI CollectionA fantastic introduction to Himalayan climbing, and a unique opportunity to climb three classic 20,000-foot peaks in a relatively short time, in one of the most spectacular settings in the world.
- Location:Khumbu Himal, Nepal
- Season:November - December
- Length:26 days
- Cost:$7,800
Island Peak above the town of Chukung. Colin Monteath - Hedgehog HouseThis climbing and trekking program explores several of the largest mountain valley systems in the Khumbu Himalaya and includes optional ascent of 20,306-foot Island Peak (Imja Tse).
- Location:Khumbu Region, Nepal
- Season:April - May; October - November
- Length:24 days
- Cost:$4,600 or $5,300 with Island Peak
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