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Mountaineering Training at Khangla Base Camp

Price per person $1200
Altitude 5320 m
Difficulty Hard
Open Seats 5

Overview

Mountaineering training is essential for anyone aspiring to climb mountains and develop their skills in this challenging yet rewarding activity. Whatever you dream of summiting a 6000m peaks, tackling a 7000m ascent, or conquering an 8000m giant mountains, proper training is the foundation of your success. 

Our comprehensive training program focuses on equipping climbers with the essential skills and knowledge needed for safe and efficient mountaineering in the Himalayas. From mastering technical climbing techniques to understanding high-altitude safety protocols, our goal is to prepare you for the physical and mental demands of high-altitude expeditions.

Key elements of the Training:

  • Technical Skills: Rope management, knot tying, belaying, and glacier travel techniques.

  • Climbing Techniques: Ice climbing, rock climbing, and mixed terrain navigation.

  • Safety Measures: Crevasse rescue, avalanche awareness, and use of safety equipment like harnesses, crampons and ice axes.

  • High-Altitude Adaptation: Acclimatization strategies, managing altitude sickness, understanding body’s limits. 

  • Expedition Preparedness: Packing essentials, gear selection, and team coordination for multi day climbs.

Why Choose Professional Training?

Safety is the top priority in mountaineering, especially in the demanding environment of the Himalayas. With proper training, you not only improve your climbing skills but also learn to manage risks effectively, ensuring a safer and more enjoyable experience.

If you’re preparing to take your first step towards summiting Himalayan peaks, our training programs will help you grow as a climber and achieve your mountaineering goals.

Training Plan

Day 1

Arrival and transfer to hotel.

Day 2

Welcome and orientation program, introduction to the course, gear check.

Day 3

Drive around 10 hours, overnight at lodge.

Day 4

Drive around 4 hours, acclimatize and rest - Brief information about mountaineering trip planning and management. Evening: Day review, Q & A and briefing, Overnight at lodge.

Day 5

Trek around 2.5 hours, hike and rest - Briefly talk about high altitude pathalogy & layering system. Evening: Day review, Q & A and briefing, Overnight at lodge.

Day 6

Brief talk about camp set up & management, leave no trace principle. Evening: Day review, Q & A and briefing, Overnight at lodge.

Day 7

Trek around 4 hours & camp set up. Evening: Day review, Q & A and briefing, Overnight at camp.

Day 8

Training day. Evening: Day review, Q & A and briefing, Overnight at camp.

Day 9

Trek around 7 hours and camp set. Evening: Day review, Q & A and briefing, Overnight at camp.

Day 10

Hike to Kangla glacier and rest.

Day 11-16

Training activities around Kangla Base Camp

Day 17

Peak ascent (5750m)

Day 18

Rest day. Evening: Summit review, Q & A and briefing, Overnight at camp.

Day 19

Wrap up and trek down around 6 hours.

Day 20

Travel around 8 hours.

Day 21

Travel around 7 hours and transfer to hotel.

Day 22

Training trip summery and conclusion, Farewell dinner

Day 23

Final departure

Route Map

Cost Inclusion & Exclusion

  • Airport Pick-up and drop-off.

  •  Private vehicle Kathmandu-Besisahar- Chame - Ngawal and Back to Kathmandu. 

  • cargo for the entire training crew.

  • 4-night hotel in Kathmandu.

  • All lodges on trek (twin-sharing). 

  • Breakfast, lunch, and dinner on the trek. 

  • Expert IFMGA instructor.  

  • Instructor and porter’s insurance. 

  • Porters. 

  • Regular supply of fresh green vegetables, meat, fruits, juice and drinks at base camp via porters.

  •  Personal tent (2X1), mattress at base camp.

  • Common equipment at base camp, including dining tent, kitchen tent, and other essentials.

  • Group equipment for glacier activities, ropes, ice screw, snow bar, snow shovel, etc. 

  • Company duffel bag and sun hat.

  • Walkie-Talkie for communication between base camp and mountain.

  • Satellite phone for emergency use at $3 per minute.

  • First aid medical kit. Sufficient backup oxygen and mask regulator sets at base camp (chargeable as per use).

  • All necessary permits.

  • All local government taxes.

  • Individual travel insurance.

  • International airfare. 

  • Visa fees upon arrival.

  • Personal expenditures, like hard and cold drinks. 

  • Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu during extra days.

  • Hot shower during the trek.

  • Personal gear.

  • Charges for internet and telephone usage. 

  • Gratuity for staff ($150).

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