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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 Autumn 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.
  • H) Flying from home country, welcome to Kathmandu.
  • 1 What is the best way to purchase my international air ticket?
    2 What day do I need to arrive and what day may I leave the expedition?
    3 Will someone be there to meet me at the airport?
    4 Will my hotel be booked in advance & will someone take me to my hotel?
    5 Must I pay for my hotels & meals in Kathmandu?
    6 Will there be a day of orientation in Kathmandu, to meet the members, leaders, & check my equipment?
    7 Bringing equipment and supplies as checked luggage on my international flight.
    8 How do I ship extra cargo from my home country?
    9 Will there be time to hire-rent-purchase my equipment, boots, and clothing in Kathmandu?
    10 How much are the prices for boots, clothing, shoes, mattresses, and climbing equipment in Kathmandu?
    11 Do you provide secure facilities to store my excess baggage & valuables in Kathmandu?
    12 Packing my bags in Kathmandu which I will take with me to basecamp.
    13 Can I use my credit, bank, cash, ATM card in Nepal?
    14 How shall I organize my visa?
  • 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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