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First Ascent. Success on Saldim Ri means we will be the first to put boot prints on the summit. Come and test yourself in the spectacular Makalu region.

EXPERIENCE

You must have prior experience at 6000m, waterfall ice climbing experience, multi-pitch rock climbing experience, alpine climbing experience, and a high level of fitness for this climb.

Cost Effective. Full Service. We will climb with horse and porter support to base camp.

Proving Ground. Come and test yourself on a high altitude trek in the spectacular Himalaya, with the guides and resources to keep you safe and informed.

Trust. Climbing a first ascent at 6000 meters is no place to be short on resources. We make the proper advance preparations to ensure that our team will be properly cared for, from airport to summit to airport.

Features

  • Makalu region alpine style first ascent
  • 1:2 guide:climber ratio
  • Team mentality
  • Helicopter approach

Detail of the upper portion of the route.

An overview of the massif from the southern side of the Barun valley.

Tashi Delek and Namaskar.

ITINERARY

Day 1 – arrive Kathmandu
2 – fly Lukla
3 – fly Langmale Kharka 4400 meters
4 – acclimatize Langmale Kharka 4400 meters
5 – trek Saldim Advanced Base Camp 5100 meters
6 – acclimatize Saldim ABC 5100 meters
7 – acclimatize Saldim ABC 5100 meters
8 – climb camp 1 5400 meters
9 – climb camp 2 5900 meters
10 – climb Saldim Ri summit 6342 meters
11-13 – contingency days
14 – trek Yangla Kharka
15 – trek Dobate
16 – trek Tashi Gaon
17 – trek Num, drive Tumlingtar
18 – fly Kathmandu
19 – depart Kathmandu

Dates

No current departure (19 days)

Region

Nepal

Difficulty

Moderate

Price

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Trip Deposit: US$1,000

Group Size

Minimum 4 maximum 6 climbers

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