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These photos were taken on our recent expedition. Photos in slideshow: Tunc Findik. For caption information, please visit our  Baruntse photo gallery.

  • Full Service price includes climb training, Sherpas, hotels, domestic flights, basecamp, yaks, porters, ropes, tasty meals on trek, in basecamp and climb, group climb equipment, tents, radios, satphones, etc.
  • Leader: Arnold Coster, 3 succesful Barunste expeditions, 5 Succesful Everest expeditions.
  • Dan Mazur : Over 20 years experience leading climbs & treks in Nepal & Tibet.
  • 2011 expedition success: 7 members on the summit of Mera Peak and Baruntse. First team to reach the summit, two years in a row.
  • An easier 7000 metre/23,000 foot high snow peak in Nepal, near Everest.
  • We teach you everything you need to know about climbing during the trip, during our 'warm-up' climb of easy trekking peak 'Mera Peak', 6500 metre/21,300 foot high peak.
  • Climb two fun mountains for one low price in a short amount of time.
  • Qualifies you for Cho Oyu, Lhotse, Everest Tibet or Everest Nepal.
  • We help you buy and rent inexpensive mountain climbing, trekking, hiking, and walking gear, equipment, clothing, boots, shoes for sale, purchase and hire at affordable, cheap, low prices. 
  • Trek to base camp on snow-free paths through green terraced villages, rushing rivers, suspension bridges, lush forests, stay in civilized 'teahouses' and camp in verdant meadows beneath towering peaks.
  • Dates and Cost:
    • 12 October to 14 November. 34 days in Nepal.
    • Full Service Cost: $7,950, £4,950, €6,050. Currency conversions 17-Dec-12.
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Recent news: Our recent Mera Peak/Baruntse Expedition has just returned from a fun and successful time on the mountain. Click here to read news of our expedition, listen to audio dispatches, and view recent photos of the climb.
 
New Mera Peak Video Clip: Please click here to view an exciting video interview with Dan Mazur describing his ski descent of Mera Peak.
 
Please "click here " to watch "Breathless on Baruntse" a very good 10 minute film by Richard Pattison. 
  • A) How do I join and prepare for this trip?
  • B) Who are the leaders, sherpas, and staff?
  • C) Who are the members?
  • D) What the cost includes.
  • E) Details of the itinerary, route, and weather.
  • F) What qualifications, experience, fitness, & training do I need?
  • G) Personal & team equipment and what I need to bring.
  • 1 What personal equipment should I bring?
    2 Where should I purchase my equipment?
    3 Will there be time to hire-rent-purchase my equipment, boots, and clothing in Kathmandu?
    4 How much are the prices for boots, clothing, shoes, mattresses, and climbing equipment in Kathmandu?
    5 What sort of equipment will the organizers bring?
    6 Do you use fixed rope for this expedition?
    7 Can I use my credit, bank, cash, ATM card in Nepal?
    8 How much cash should I bring?
    9 Bringing equipment and supplies as checked luggage on my international flight.
    10 How do I ship extra cargo from my home country?
    11 Do you provide secure facilities to store my excess baggage & valuables in Kathmandu?
    12 Do I need to bring my own snack energy and dehydrated food?
    13 Should I plan to take Diamox, Acetylzolamide for this expedition?
    14 What medicines do I need to bring?
    15 What about mittens?

    Warm mittens are necessary for Baruntse . Please don't frostbite your hands. We prefer mittens to gloves, as mittens are so much warmer. We are not sure who makes the best gloves. Here is a link to one of the better mittens we have seen so far:

    http://www.outdoorresearch.com/en/or-gear/handwear/alpine-climbing/alti-mitts-m-s.html

    You won't need to wear any liner gloves inside these mitts (they already have their own integral liner) so fit is very important. This company ships around the world. Be sure to discuss the size of your hand and what size mitt you might need with the person at the shop. Sometimes our members from other countries have them sent to our US office address and US team members bring them over to the mountain directly for the person.

    16 Packing my bags in Kathmandu which I will take with me to basecamp.
    17 What is the best photo or video camera to use?
    18 Can I have prescription spectacles or glacier glasses made inexpensively in Kathmandu?
    19 What paperwork and information do I need to provide before arrival?
  • H) Flying from home country, welcome to Kathmandu.
  • I) Insurance and safety.
  • J) Where do we stay and what shall we eat?
  • K) Communications and electronics for Baruntse.
  • L) Notes for basic members.
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