Everest North Col 8850m Expedition

Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world. Its elevation of 29,035 feet (8,850 meters) was determined using GPS satellite equipment on May 5, 1999. It was previously believed to be slightly lower (29,028 feet /8,848 meters), as determined in 1954 by averaging measurements from various sites around the mountain. The new elevation has been confirmed by the National Geographic Society (See the National Geographic Society's Mount Everest site for more information).

The first seven attempts on Everest, starting with a reconnaissance in 1921, approached the mountain from Tibet, where a route to the summit via the North Col and North Ridge seemed possible. All were unsuccessful. George Mallory, who spearheaded the first three expeditions, lost his life with Andrew Irvine during a failed ascent in 1924. Unsuccessful attempts continued through 1938, then halted during World War II. By the war's end, Tibet had closed its borders, and Nepal, previously inaccessible, had done the opposite. Starting in 1951, expeditions from Nepal grew closer and closer to the summit, via the Khumbu Icefall, the Western Cwm, over the Geneva Spur to the South Col, and up the Southeast Ridge. In 1953 Edmond Hillary and Tenzing Norgay reached the summit.

ITINERARY:

Day 1 Arrival Kathmandu. Transfer to hotel.
Day 2 Kathmandu. Briefing and shopping.
Day 3 Kathmandu.
Day 4 Fly to Lhasa (3600m).
Day 5 Lhasa, visit Drepung and Sera monasteries.
Day 6 Lhasa, visit Potala, Jokhang and Barkhor.
Day 7 Free day in Lhasa
Day 8 Drive to Shigatse (3900m).
Day 9 Drive to Shekar (4350m).
Day 10 Drive to Base Camp (5200m).
Day 11-14 At the Base Camp
Day 15 Trek to intermediate camp (6200m).
Day 16 Advance Base Camp (6500m).

Day 17-56 Climbing Period.

Day 57 Return to Advance Base Camp.
Day 58 Return to Base Camp.
Day 59 Cleaning up Base Camp.
Day 60 Drive to Nyalam.
Day 61 Drive to Kathmandu. Transfer to hotel.

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