The fabled Dolpo, home to snow leopard and the hearty Dolpo-pa people. This climb is a first ascent expedition in the best season.
LEADERSHIP
Luke Smithwick will be leading this first ascent expedition working alongside his team of top notch local guides and staff.
PROVING GROUND
Come and test yourself on a first ascent in the spectacular Himalaya, with the guides and resources to keep you safe and informed.
TRUST
Climbing 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
- Spectacular and scenic fixed wing flights through the Himalaya
- High adventure
- Expedition style climbing with fixed ropes and established camps
- 1:2 (sherpa:climber) ratio of climbing Sherpas (rope fixing, camp establishment, climbing assist)
- western guides, Luke Smithwick
- full instruction and review for the climb in Dogari Himal base camp
- expedition chef providing Asian fusion and western cuisine
Namaskar and Tashi Delek
ITINERARY
Day 1 – arrive Kathmandu, night stay Dalai La Boutique Hotel
2 – fly Nepalgunj
3 – fly Juphal, trek Dunai
4 – trek khola one camp
5 – trek khola two camp
6 – trek Dogari Himal base camp
7 – 22 – climbing days
23 – trek Khola two camp
24 – trek Khola one camp
25 – trek Juphal
26 – fly Nepalgunj, fly Kathmandu
27 – Kathmandu
28 – depart Kathmandu (or stay on)
Dates
April-May, October-November (28 days)
Region
Nepal
Difficulty
Moderate
Price
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Trip Deposit: US$1,000