.



Search Box
Testimonials .
Here is what Troy says:

"First of all thanks for everything. I appreciate everything you did to make this a safe and successful expedition."

Here is what Bruce says:

"I thought the expedition worked well and it was another good group of people you put together. I look forward to climbing together again and seeing you next time."

 

Lhakpa Ri/North Col Climbing Expedition Questions Section
Questions
Everest Tibet Training Climb Main
Cost
Itinerary
Route
Leadership
Your Experience & Training
Personal & Team Equipment
Questions
Photo Gallery
Video Clips
News
Application (Int)
Application (US)

These photos were taken on our recent successful Lhakpa Ri/North Col expedition where we put 4 members and 2 Sherpas on the summit, and the team returned home safely. Photos in Lhakpa Ri/North Col slideshow: Colin Pacey, Dan Mazur, Tunc Findik, Ken Stalter, Tim Spears, Dale Wagner & Ryan Waters. For caption information on these photos, please visit our Lhakpa Ri/North Col photo gallery .

Please view our new Lhakpa Ri/North Col video clips.

  • Full service includes: Sherpas, hotels, climb training, drive to basecamp (bc), yaks to advanced basecamp (abc), ropes, good food on trek, in bc, abc, & climb, group climb equipment, tents, radios, satphones, etc.
  • Leader: Arnold Coster , Everest expert: 6 Everest expeditions.
  • May be the "easiest" way to reach 7000 metres/23,000 feet while clipped to safety ropes.
  • We teach you everything you need to know about climbing during the trip.
  • Drive to basecamp experiencing the unique culture of the Tibetan plateau.
  • Walk to ABC on the "Golden Highway", great high altitude trekking on good snow-free trails.
  • The views of Everest from the Tibet trek are the best in the world, better than Nepal.
  • Do well and transfer to Everest.
  • Add an exotic and historical trip to the ancient Tibetan city of Lhasa.
  • 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.
  • Dates and Cost:
    • 7 April to 4 May, and 21 April to 18 May, 2013 & 2014. 28 days in Tibet and Nepal.
    • Full Service Cost: $8950, £5550, €6750. Currency conversions 2-Jan-13.
    • Optional trip to Lhasa, add $2450.
    • Please Click Here
    • Please click the logo for payment options including credit card, cheque, bank transfer, etcetera.
Recent news: Our spring 2011 Everest Tibet and North Col Expedition has just returned. Please click here to view news of our expedition. Please also visit our "Archived News" for more stories of past trips.
  • 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 How much cash should I bring?
    8 Can I use my credit, bank, cash, ATM card in Nepal and/or Tibet?
    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?
    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 Lhakpa Ri/North Col.
  • L) Notes for basic members.
  •