MERA PEAK SKI EXPEDITION
Nepal, the fabled Himalayan kingdom. This expedition is in the Khumbu region of Northeastern Nepal, known worldwide for its iconic peaks (including Mount Everest). We will fly into Lukla and trek into the heart of the Khumbu and climb Island Peak, next we’ll catch a helicopter flight over the mountains to the base of Mera Peak. After a day of preparations at the base of Mera we will ascend to base camp and then climb and ski 6476m Mera Peak, returning to Lukla to fly back to Kathmandu. A well rounded Nepal adventure with skiing, culture and spectacular mountain views.
Interact with the fascinating local people with a local guide to introduce you and bridge the cultural gap into the vast and intricate world of Sherpa and Nepalese culture.
Lodge-based, you’ll trek on nice trails and stay in warm lodges at night with heaters and hot meals. November is a spectacular month.
LEADERSHIP
Luke Smithwick will be leading this trip working alongside his team of top notch local guides and staff.
COST EFFECTIVE. FULL SERVICE
We will trek with porter support. This is a lodge-based trek, we sleep in beds each night and order from a menu for three meals a day.
TRUST
Trekking at 5000+ 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 trek through the Himalaya
- One 5000m peak summit (Gokyo Ri)
- One 5000m pass crossing
- Summit and ski 6476m Mera Peak
Panoramic view from Mera Peak High Camp 5800m
Tashi Delek and Namaskar.
ITINERARY
Day 1 – Arrive Kathmandu
2 – Fly Lukla. Trek Monjo
3 – Trek Namche Bazaar
4 – Trek Khumjung
5 – Trek Phortse
6 – Trek Dingboche
7 – Trek Chukhung Ri
8 – Rest and Skills Day in Dingboche
9 – Trek Island Peak BC
10 – Acclimatize Island Peak BC
11 – Summit day on Island Peak
12 – Rest, Heli to Khare
13 – (Possible heli contingency day) Rest in Khare
14 – Hike or Skin to Mera Base Camp
15 – Skin to Mera High Camp
16 – Summit Mera Peak (and ski it)
17 – Extra summit day and ski
18 – Heli to Lukla, continue by plane to Kathmandu
19 – Contigency day for flights from Lukla to Kathmandu
20 – Depart Kathmandu
Dates
November
Region
Nepal
Difficulty
Moderate
Price
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Trip Deposit: US$2,000