...Aussie Alpine Academy off to a Bluebird Start...
Fresh snow, blue skies, an epic team, salmon steaks and sweet potato fries for dinner! What could be better?
The Australian Alpine Academy Intro to Mountaineering is off to a great start with the team sledding in from Guthega yesterday and setting up camp. (Heavy loads too, with all the extra tents to ensure social distancing etc)
Today they have made their way to Blue Lake to begin their training and will return to Camp later tonight before rinse and repeating tomorrow with a fresh batch of new skills like cramponing, self arrest, crevasse rescue, fixed line ascension etc.
It's so nice to be back in the mountains!!
Cheers
CTSS Team
Partial Everest Climbs, Khumbu Climbs & Treks
Looking to climb Mt. Everest, (or another 8000m peak in the future) and interested in getting some of the best training and preparation under your belt?
Or, perhaps you would love to have the full Everest experience without feeling the need to make a summit attempt?
Our partial Everest climbs may be the perfect budget friendly option for you.
Camp 2 Mt. Everest Climb
Annually; April 3 – May 3* (30 Days) | 21,500ft/6,500m
$17,995 USD
A climb to Camp 2 on Everest is a fantastic way to taste test Everest without the stress, duration or huge cost of a summit bid.
Whether you are fascinated by the biggest mountain in the world and want to experience what it is like to be an Everest climber, or you are looking to climb Everest in the future and want to become familiar with the logistics and route you won’t be disappointed!
A Camp 2 climb is an excellent progression step in your climbing career and the thrill of climbing in the renowned Khumbu Icefall and through the breathtaking Western CWM will stay with you for life.
This is a sample itinerary only. Your actual daily schedule will be strategically planned to account for the best weather and summit windows etc. We begin our expedition in Kathmandu, Nepal, where we obtain our climbing permits before flying to Lukla in the Khumbu Valley to trek to Everest base camp. Our climb ends in Kathmandu. We suggest you book a flexible return airfare.
- Apr 3 Arrive KTM
- Apr 4 Obtain Climbing permits/Free Day/Team dinner
- Apr 5 Fly to Lukla/trek to Phakding
- Apr 6 Trek to Namche
- Apr 7 Rest/acclimatization in Namche
- Apr 8 Hike to Tengboche
- Apr 9 Rest/acclimatization in Tengboche
- Apr 10 Hike to Pheriche
- Apr 11 Rest/Acclimatization in Pheriche
- Apr 12 Trek to Lobuche Base Camp
- Apr 13 Acclimatization hike Lobuche High Camp, Skills Refresher
- Apr 14 Move to Lobuche High Camp
- Apr 15 Acclimatization above Lobuche High Camp
- Apr 16 Summit Lobuche High Camp & return to Lobuche Base Camp
- Apr 17 Trek to Everest Base Camp
- Apr 18 Rest at Everest Base Camp
- Apr 19 Training/Acclimatization
- Apr 20 Packing/Acclimatization
- Apr 21 Climb to Camp 1
- Apr 22 Climb to Camp 2, return to Camp 1
- Apr 23 Descend to Everest Base Camp
- Apr 24 Rest/Pack Up
- Apr 25 Descend to Pheriche
- Apr 26 Descend to Namche
- Apr 27 Descend to Lukla
- Apr 28 Fly to Kathmandu
- Apr 29 Fly Home
- Apr 30 Contingency Day
- May 1 Contingency Day
- May 2 Contingency Day
Our expeditions are designed to be fully inclusive, except for some services/items of a personal nature like flights, gear, insurance. Here’s a detailed list of inclusions/exclusions so you know what to expect.
Included in the Camp 2 Mt. Everest Climb:
- Leadership, strategy, guidance and climbing oversight by Everest Expedition Leader & CTSS team
- Climbing Sherpa to assist with carrying personal gear
- Full expedition logistics, weather forecasts, etc
- Climbing permit
- Domestic flights to and from Lukla
- In country transport associated with the program itinerary
- Airport transfers
- Accommodation in Nepal including hotels and teahouses
- Welcome dinner & meals throughout the expedition
- Lobuche East peak training and acclimatization climb (please note you will climb with the wider Everest team on Lobuche as your personal Sherpa will meet you at Base Camp)
- CTSS Base Camp setup and tent accommodation
- Access to medical and communications gear
- High mountain camp infrastructure and logistics (Camp 1, Camp 2)
- On mountain meals
Excluded in the Camp 2 Mt. Everest Climb:
- International flights to Kathmandu, Nepal
- Airport arrival or departure taxes
- Associated travel expenses including: Visa, Passport,
- Reciprocity Fees, Vaccination Charges, Excess Baggage
- Optional excursions not included in the itinerary or additional days before or after the scheduled program
- Personal climbing equipment, clothing, toiletries etc
- Personal sundries including but not limited to; non-team meals while in Kathmandu, personal snacks, specialized high altitude climbing food, alcoholic beverages, laundry services, medical expenses, gratuities, 3rd party internet, email or phone charges, bottled water, specialty coffees
- Sherpa tip pool
- Guide tip (customary but optional)
- Costs incurred as a result of events beyond the control of CTSS above and beyond the normal expedition costs
- Required trip insurance policy (for trip cancellation, interruption, rescue & evacuation, medical treatment, repatriation, etc.)
- Unused Contingency Days at the end of your program: CTSS covers one night in the hotel in Kathmandu on your return. If you decide to stay longer in Kathmandu beyond this night, those costs are your responsibility. We highly recommend that while you should plan to be away from home for the entire duration of the expedition including contingencies days, you book a flexible return airfare so you can move your flight forward if you don’t use all of the contingency days or push it back as you need.
Camp 3 Mt. Everest Climb
Annually; April 3 – May 12* (39 Days) | 24,000ft/7,500m
$21,995 USD
A Camp 3 climb is a phenomenal way to prepare for a future Everest or another 8,000m climb, not to mention a stunning and challenging climb in and of itself.
If Everest is on your horizon, gaining familiarity with the route, the style of climbing required to master the Khumbu icefall, the Western CWM and the Lhotse face and even understanding the nature of what it is to be part of an Everest expedition will give you an unparalleled advantage when you return for your summit bid in the future. (A Camp 3 climb also satisfies the 7,000m Everest pre-requisite in a fun, affordable and productive way)
Our Camp 3 climbers are also offered the opportunity of using oxygen whilst climbing on the Lhotse Face in order to become familiar with the systems and gain that invaluable skill set for the future. A huge advantage!
This is a sample itinerary only. Your actual daily schedule will be strategically planned to account for the best weather and summit windows etc. We begin our expedition in Kathmandu, Nepal, where we obtain our climbing permits before flying to Lukla in the Khumbu Valley to trek to Everest base camp. Our climb ends in Kathmandu. We suggest you book a flexible return airfare.
- Apr 3 Arrive KTM
- Apr 4 Obtain Climbing permits/Free Day/Team dinner
- Apr 5 Fly to Lukla/trek to Phakding
- Apr 6 Trek to Namche
- Apr 7 Rest/acclimatization in Namche
- Apr 8 Hike to Tengboche
- Apr 9 Rest/acclimatization in Tengboche
- Apr 10 Hike to Pheriche
- Apr 11 Rest/Acclimatization in Pheriche
- Apr 12 Trek to Lobuche Base Camp
- Apr 13 Acclimatization hike Lobuche High Camp, Skills Refresher
- Apr 14 Move to Lobuche High Camp
- Apr 15 Acclimatization above Lobuche High Camp
- Apr 16 Summit Lobuche High Camp & return to Lobuche Base Camp
- Apr 17 Trek to Everest Base Camp
- Apr 18 Rest at Everest Base Camp
- Apr 19 Training/Acclimatization
- Apr 20 Packing/Acclimatization
- Apr 21 Climb to Camp 1
- Apr 22 Climb to Camp 2, return to Camp 1
- Apr 23 Move to Camp 2
- Apr 24 Descend to Everest Base Camp
- Apr 25 Rest
- Apr 26 Hike to Pumori Camp 1
- Apr 27 Rest/Pack
- Apr 28 Climb to Camp 1
- Apr 29 Climb to Camp 2
- Apr 30 Touch the base of the Lhotse Face
- May 1 Climb to touch Camp 3, descend to Camp 2
- May 2 Descend to Base Camp
- May 3 Pack/Rest
- May 4 Descend to Pheriche
- May 5 Descend to Namche
- May 6 Descend to Lukla
- May 7 Fly to Kathmandu
- May 8 Fly Home
- May 9 Contingency Day
- May 10 Contingency Day
- May 11 Contingency Day
Included in the Camp 3 Mt. Everest Climb:
- Leadership, strategy, guidance and climbing oversight by Everest Expedition Leader & CTSS team
- Climbing Sherpa to assist with carrying personal gear
- Full expedition logistics, weather forecasts, etc
- Climbing permit
- Domestic flights to and from Lukla
- In country transport associated with the program itinerary
- Airport transfers
- Accommodation in Nepal including hotels and teahouses
- Welcome dinner & meals throughout the expedition
- Lobuche East peak training and acclimatization climb (please note you will climb with the wider Everest team on Lobuche as your personal Sherpa will meet you at Base Camp)
- CTSS Base Camp setup and tent accommodation
- Access to medical and communications gear
- High mountain camp infrastructure and logistics (Camp 1, Camp 2 up to Camp 3)
- On mountain meals
Excluded in the Camp 3 Mt. Everest Climb:
- International flights to Kathmandu, Nepal
- Airport arrival or departure taxes
- Associated travel expenses including: Visa, Passport,
- Reciprocity Fees, Vaccination Charges, Excess Baggage
- Optional excursions not included in the itinerary or additional days before or after the scheduled program
- Personal climbing equipment, clothing, toiletries etc
- Personal sundries including but not limited to; non-team meals while in Kathmandu, personal snacks, specialized high altitude climbing food, alcoholic beverages, laundry services, medical expenses, gratuities, 3rd party internet, email or phone charges, bottled water, specialty coffees
- Sherpa tip pool
- Guide tip (customary but optional)
- Costs incurred as a result of events beyond the control of CTSS above and beyond the normal expedition costs
- Required trip insurance policy (for trip cancellation, interruption, rescue & evacuation, medical treatment, repatriation, etc.)
- Unused Contingency Days at the end of your program: CTSS covers one night in the hotel in Kathmandu on your return. If you decide to stay longer in Kathmandu beyond this night, those costs are your responsibility. We highly recommend that while you should plan to be away from home for the entire duration of the expedition including contingencies days, you book a flexible return airfare so you can move your flight forward if you don’t use all of the contingency days or push it back as you need.
Lhotse Stand Alone Climb
Annually; April 3 - May 24th (52 Days)
From $34,995 (USD)
Lhotse is an absolutely stunning climb and a true Himalayan giant in its own right. The world’s 4th tallest mountain it is a massive mountaineering achievement. Many Everest climbers come back to climb Lhotse because of the beautiful nature of the ascent and to part of the Everest and Lhotse communities once again. Some people also want to experience the Everest route (until nearly high camp) including the Khumbu icefall, the Western Cwm, and the Lhotse Face without the Everest price tag. Regardless of the reasons, Lhotse is a great climb.
We will pair you with one of our hand-picked climbing Sherpa for your climb of Lhotse. You will be sharing base camp with the Everest climbing team and using all of the same luxurious facilities. We encourage you to customize your Lhotse expedition to suit your needs and budget.
Lobuche East Climb
Annually; April 3 – April 25 (22 Days)
$6,995 USD
Lobuche Peak is a jewel of the Himalaya and arguably offers perhaps the best summit view in the world! Lobuche is surrounded by the tallest peaks on earth and the view from the summit peers out on the Everest/Lhotse/Nuptse massif, Makalu, Pumori, Ama Dablam, Cho Oyu, Thamserku, and many others. This is a great first Himalayan climb and a great training peak for taller mountains such as Aconcagua, Ama Dablam, and Manaslu. To consider an ascent of Lobuche East peak participants must be familiar with crampon and ice axe technique and have used a harness before. We will run a training refresher at Lobuche base camp before the ascent so if you are a little rusty, don’t worry, we will get you up to speed. If you’re not sure if you have the experience for this climb, please ask us. If not, we can recommend other training to get prepared for a Lobuche ascent.
If you’re a climber your friends and family can join you on your acclimatization climb of Lobuche en route to Everest and challenge themselves on steep fixed-line climbing up rock, snow, and ice.
This is a sample itinerary only. Your actual daily schedule will be strategically planned to account for the best weather and summit windows etc. We begin our expedition in Kathmandu, Nepal, where we obtain our climbing permits before flying to Lukla in the Khumbu Valley to trek to Everest base camp. Our climb ends in Kathmandu. We suggest you book a flexible return airfare.
- Apr 3 Arrive KTM
- Apr 4 Obtain Climbing permits/Free Day in Kathmandu/Team dinner
- Apr 5 Fly to Lukla/trek to Phakding
- Apr 6 Trek to Namche
- Apr 7 Rest/acclimatization in Namche
- Apr 8 Hike to Tengboche
- Apr 9 Rest/acclimatization in Tengboche
- Apr 10 Hike to Pheriche
- Apr 11 Rest/acclimatization in Pheriche
- Apr 12 Trek to Lobuche Base Camp
- Apr 13 Acclimatization hike Lobuche High Camp, Skills Refresher
- Apr 14 Move to Lobuche High Camp
- Apr 15 Acclimatization above Lobuche High Camp
- Apr 16 Summit Lobuche High Camp & return to Lobuche Base Camp
- Apr 17 Trek to Everest Base Camp
- Apr 18 Rest at Everest Base Camp
- Apr 19 Trek to Pheriche
- Apr 20 Trek to Namche
- Apr 21 Trek to Lukla
- Apr 22 Fly to Kathmandu
- Apr 23 Fly Home
- Apr 24 Contingency Day
Included in the Lobuche East Climb:
- Leadership, guidance, strategy, and support for a summit attempt on Lobuche by CTSS Team
- Lobuche climbing permit
- Domestic flights to and from Lukla
- In country transport associated with the program itinerary
- Airport transfers
- Accommodation in Nepal including hotels and teahouses
- Welcome dinner & meals throughout the expedition
- CTSS Base Camp setup and tent accommodation
- Access to medical and communications gear
- High mountain camp infrastructure
- On mountain meals
Excluded in the Lobuche East Climb:
- International flights to Kathmandu, Nepal
- Airport arrival or departure taxes
- Associated travel expenses including: Visa, Passport,
- Reciprocity Fees, Vaccination Charges, Excess Baggage
- Optional excursions not included in the itinerary or additional days before or after the scheduled program
- Personal climbing equipment, clothing, toiletries etc
- Personal sundries including but not limited to; non-team meals while in Kathmandu, personal snacks, specialized high altitude climbing food, alcoholic beverages, laundry services, medical expenses, gratuities, 3rd party internet, email or phone charges, bottled water, specialty coffees
- Sherpa tip pool
- Guide tip (customary but optional)
- Costs incurred as a result of events beyond the control of CTSS above and beyond the normal expedition costs
- Required trip insurance policy (for trip cancellation, interruption, rescue & evacuation, medical treatment, repatriation, etc.)
- Unused Contingency Days at the end of your program: CTSS covers one night in the hotel in Kathmandu on your return. If you decide to stay longer in Kathmandu beyond this night, those costs are your responsibility. We highly recommend that while you should plan to be away from home for the entire duration of the expedition including contingencies days, you book a flexible return airfare so you can move your flight forward if you don’t use all of the contingency days or push it back as you need.
3 Peaks Climb & Trek
Annually; April 3 – April 30 (28 Days)
$9,995 USD
Our 3-Peaks climb and trek takes in three legendary peaks of the Khumbu: Lobuche East, Pokalde, and Island Peak – climbs which undoubtedly offer some of the best summit views in the world!
Starting with Lobuche, you will be surrounded by the tallest peaks on earth with summit views of the Everest/Lhotse/Nuptse massif, Makalu, Pumori, Ama Dablam, Cho Oyu, Thamserku, and many others.
Following your ascent of Lobuche, acclimatize further with a hike into Everest base camp and enjoy 2 nights living the true Everest experience with the Everest summit team including partaking in our ice climbing clinic on the Khumbu Glacier.
Following your stay at EBC, you will then trek over to the remote Pokalde base camp – an awe-inspiring bowl of Himalayan expanse where you will begin ascending your second Himalayan peak.
Finally we cross into the famed Imja Tse valley for a climb of world famous Island Peak. This is another great progression peak in the Himalayas and ideal training for taller mountains such as Aconcagua, Ama Dablam, and Manaslu.
3-Peak ascent participants should be familiar with crampon and ice axe use however we will run a training refresher at Lobuche base camp before the ascent so if you are a little rusty, don’t worry, we will get you up to speed.
This is a sample itinerary only. Your actual daily schedule will be strategically planned to account for the best weather and summit windows etc. We begin our expedition in Kathmandu, Nepal, where we obtain our climbing permits before flying to Lukla in the Khumbu Valley to trek to Everest base camp. Our climb ends in Kathmandu. We suggest you book a flexible return airfare.
- Apr 3 Team Arrives
- Apr 4 KTM Day
- Apr 5 Fly to Lukla/Phakding
- Apr 6 Trek to Namche
- Apr 7 Rest
- Apr 8 Trek to Tengboche
- Apr 9 Rest
- Apr 10 Trek to Pheriche
- Apr 11 Rest
- Apr 12 Trek to Lobuche base camp
- Apr 13 Trek to Lobuche High Camp
- Apr 14 Move to Lobuche High Camp
- Apr 15 Acclimatize
- Apr 16 Summit and descend Lobuche BC
- Apr 17 Trek to EBC
- Apr 18 Rest at EBC - Training
- Apr 19 Trek to Lobuche
- Apr 20 Trek to Pokalde HC via Kongma La
- Apr 21 Climb Pokalde & descend to Chhukung
- Apr 22 Trek from Chhukung to Island Peak BC
- Apr 23 Climb Island Peak return Chhukung
- Apr 24 Trek Chhukung to Pangboche
- Apr 25 Pangboche to Namche
- Apr 26 Namche to Lukla
- Apr 27 Lukla flight to KTM
- Apr 28 Fly home
- Apr 29 Contingency day
- Apr 30 Contingency day
Included in the 3 Peaks Climb:
- Leadership, strategy, guidance and climbing by CTSS team
- Full expedition logistics, weather forecasts, etc
- Climbing permits
- Domestic flights to and from Lukla
- In country transport associated with the program itinerary
- Airport transfers
- Accommodation in Nepal including hotels and teahouses
- Welcome dinner & meals throughout the expedition
- Lobuche East peak training and acclimatization climb (please note you will climb with the wider Everest team on Lobuche as your personal Sherpa will meet you at Base Camp)
- CTSS Base Camp setup and tent accommodation
- Access to medical and communications gear
- High mountain camp infrastructure and logistics (Camp 1, Camp 2, Camp 3, Camp 4)
- On mountain meals
Excluded in the 3 Peaks Climb:
- International flights to Kathmandu, Nepal
- Airport arrival or departure taxes
- Associated travel expenses including: Visa, Passport,
- Reciprocity Fees, Vaccination Charges, Excess Baggage
- Optional excursions not included in the itinerary or additional days before or after the scheduled program
- Personal climbing equipment, clothing, toiletries etc
- Personal sundries including but not limited to; non-team meals while in Kathmandu, personal snacks, specialized high altitude climbing food, alcoholic beverages, laundry services, medical expenses, gratuities, 3rd party internet, email or phone charges, bottled water, specialty coffees
- Sherpa tip pool
- Guide tip (customary but optional)
- Costs incurred as a result of events beyond the control of CTSS above and beyond the normal expedition costs
- Required trip insurance policy (for trip cancellation, interruption, rescue & evacuation, medical treatment, repatriation, etc.)
- Unused Contingency Days at the end of your program: CTSS covers one night in the hotel in Kathmandu on your return. If you decide to stay longer in Kathmandu beyond this night, those costs are your responsibility. We highly recommend that while you should plan to be away from home for the entire duration of the expedition including contingencies days, you book a flexible return airfare so you can move your flight forward if you don’t use all of the contingency days or push it back as you need.
Everest Base Camp Trek
Annually; April 3rd – April 22rd (20 Days)
$5,495 USD
The Everest Base Camp trek is widely heralded as the best trek in the world and for good reason; it’s beautiful, challenging yet achievable, and incredibly scenic. Roughly 40 miles/70 km you will trek through lush green pastures, blossoming Rhododendron forests and the most spectacular mountain terrain in the world.
The pinnacle of the CTSS EBC trek is Everest base camp proper at 17,600ft/ 5,500m where, being affiliated with an Everest climbing expedition, you are able to enter and spend 2x nights within Base Camp proper, something the vast majority of trekkers never experience.
This allows you to get a sense of the Everest base camp scene, trekking alongside summit climbers, be part of the climbing community and understand what goes into an Everest expedition.
If you are feeling good you have the added option to partake in an ice-climbing clinic (suitable for beginners) on the Khumbu Glacier and scale Kala Pathar the morning you leave base camp for stunning views of the Everest Massif, Lhotse and Nuptse.
Everest Base Camp Executive Luxury Trek & The Gokyo Extension are also available to family and friends.
Everest Speed Ascents
About Speed Ascents
Do you have serious time constraints and need to spend more time focusing on work, productivity, and family at home and are concerned about time spent acclimatizing on the mountain?
Our speed ascent programs offer considerably shorter itineraries by taking advantage of pre-acclimatization technology in the comfort of your own home before you depart and can mitigate the amount of time spent in harm’s way in the mountains and at extreme altitudes which can improve overall safety.
While often touted as ‘cutting edge’ we have been successfully helping our clients use portable hypoxic chambers to pre-accustom their bodies to the rarefied air found at altitude with great success for many years.
We take a measured, conservative approach. We recognise that altitude chambers are not a complete substitute for natural acclimatisation and as such we fine tune your schedule to take advantage of the best of both worlds optimising your efficiency, safety and success.
Depending on your unique needs we will help tailor either the 40 or 30 day itinerary to suit your window of opportunity
Please note: Speed Ascents require a high degree of dedication and commitment to your pre-acclimatisation program at home in the altitude chamber. Deviation from your schedule, even for a few days, can impact your opportunity for success
30 Days: +US$12,000 (Add on to your selected Everest/Lhotse Program)
Annually; April 20th - 19th May (30 Days)
The more aggressive 30 days schedule requires commitment to a longer pre-acclimatization period at home of at least 8 weeks using Hypoxico systems before flying directly to Pheriche (skipping the Lobuche climb) you will meet your team at Base Camp ready for the second rotation.
This is a sample itinerary only. Your actual daily schedule will be strategically planned to account for the best weather and summit windows etc. We begin our expedition in Kathmandu, Nepal, where we obtain our climbing permits before flying to Lukla in the Khumbu Valley to trek to Everest base camp. Our climb ends in Kathmandu. We suggest you book a flexible return airfare.
- Apr 20 Arrival in KTM
- Apr 21 Fly to Pheriche
- Apr 22 Trek to Lobuche
- Apr 23 Trek to EBC
- Apr 24 Rest
- Apr 25 Train
- Apr 26 Climb to C1
- Apr 27 Rest in C1
- Apr 28 Climb to C2
- Apr 29 Rest C2
- Apr 30 Climb to Bergschrund
- May 1 Rest C2
- May 2 Climb to C3, descend to C2
- May 3 Descend to EBC
- May 4 Rest
- May 5 Rest
- May 6 Rest
- May 7 To C1
- May 8 To C2
- May 9 To C3
- May 10 To C4
- May 11 Summit & Descend
- May 12 Descend to base camp
- May 13 Rest
- May 14 Pack up base camp
- May 15 Trek to Pheriche
- May 16 Trek to Namche
- May 17 Trek to Lukla
- May 18 Fly to KTM
- May 19 Fly Home
- May 20 Contingency
- May 21 Contingency
- May 22 Contingency
- May 23 Contingency
- May 24 Contingency
- May 25 Contingency
- May 26 Contingency
- May 27 Contingency
- May 28 Contingency
- May 29 Contingency
- May 30 Contingency
- May 31 Contingency
Your inclusions and exclusions for your Speed Ascent will be based on your chosen Everest program.
In addition to your chosen Everest program; the Speed Ascent also includes:
- Usage and delivery of a portable altitude chamber that fits over your bed at home for 8 weeks
- Specialised expert plan and support on the usage of your altitude chamber
- Helicopter transfer direct to Pheriche in the Khumbu Valley
- Separate Speed Ascent logistics
Please Note: The 30 day Speed Ascent does not include an ascent of Lobuche as an acclimatisation rotation as you will already be acclimated to move straight to your second rotation on Everest. You will therefore meet your team at Everest Base Camp.
40 Days: +US$10,000 (Add on to your selected Everest/Lhotse Program)
Annually; April 12th - May 21st (40 Days)
The 40 day schedule utilises a more natural acclimatisation and requires commitment to a 6 week pre-acclimatization period at home using the Hypoxico systems before flying into Pheriche to meet your team ready for an ascent of Lobuche East Peak. This gives you the added benefit of an extra natural acclimatisation rotation and the joy of standing on top of another great Himalayan Peak.
- Apr 12 Arrive KTM
- Apr 13 Obtain Climbing permits/Free Day/Team dinner
- Apr 14 Fly to Lukla + Pheriche
- Apr 15 Hike to Lobuche
- Apr 16 Hike to Gorak Shep
- Apr 17 Move to Everest Base Camp
- Apr 18 Rest at Everest Base Camp
- Apr 19 Training
- Apr 20 Packing
- Apr 21 Climb to Camp 1
- Apr 22 Climb to Camp 2 and return to Camp 1
- Apr 23 Move to Camp 2
- Apr 24 Descend to Everest Base Camp
- Apr 25 Rest at Everest Base Camp
- Apr 26 Hike to Pumori Camp 1
- Apr 27 Rest at Everest Base Camp
- Apr 28 Climb to Camp 1
- Apr 29 Climb to Camp 2
- Apr 30 Touch base of Lhotse Face return to Camp 2
- May 1 Climb to Camp 3, return to Camp 2
- May 2 Descend to Everest Base Camp
- May 3 Rest at Everest Base Camp
- May 4 Rest at Everest Base Camp
- May 5 Rest at Everest Base Camp
- May 6 Rest at Everest Base Camp
- May 7 Climb to Camp 1
- May 8 Climb to Camp 2
- May 9 Climb to Camp 3
- May 10 Climb to Camp 4
- May 11 Summit & Descend to C2
- May 12 Descend to Base Camp
- May 13 Rest
- May 14 Pack up Base Camp
- May 15 Trek to Pheriche
- May 16 Trek to Namche
- May 17 Trek to Lukla
- May 18 Fly to Kathmandu
- May 19 Fly Home
- May 20 Contingency Day
- May 21 Contingency Day
Your inclusions and exclusions for your Speed Ascent will be based on your chosen Everest program.
In addition to your chosen Everest program; the Speed Ascent also includes:
- Usage and delivery of a portable altitude chamber that fits over your bed at home for 6 weeks
- Specialised expert plan and support on the usage of your altitude chamber
- Helicopter transfer direct to Pheriche in the Khumbu Valley
- Lobuche climb
- Separate Speed Ascent logistics
Private Western Guided Climb
$129,995 USD
Annually; April 1 – May 29 (58 Days)
1:1 Client:Guide
The Rolls Royce of Everest programs!
If you want the very best in Everest climbing and the highest quality of guidance resulting in the best chance for success, then the Private Western Guided climb is the right choice.
We will pair you with one of our most sought after, tenured Mt Everest guides available. (We will also arrange for you to speak with your private guide prior to your climb so you have a good feel for each other before you meet – we know that you will be as impressed as we are!)
This option also includes a personal Sherpa to carry your oxygen and as a second set of hands on your summit day.
Your guide will meet you in Kathmandu for the trek in, your acclimatization climb of Lobuche East and be available at base camp for private training, expertise, advice and acclimatization hikes.
Throughout the entire expedition, climbing Sherpa will also help you carry your personal gear from camp-to-camp, alleviating much of the weight burden of climbing Everest.
This option is for those who want unparalleled levels of safety and personal attention throughout their climb. Whether you’re a less experienced Himalayan climber or have climbed above 8000m many times before, our private climb with 1:1 Western guide gives you the best chance at standing on top of Everest.
This is a sample itinerary only. Your actual daily schedule will be strategically planned to account for the best weather and summit windows etc. We begin our expedition in Kathmandu, Nepal, where we obtain our climbing permits before flying to Lukla in the Khumbu Valley to trek to Everest base camp. Our climb ends in Kathmandu. We suggest you book a flexible return airfare.
- Apr 1 Team Arrives
- Apr 2 KTM Day
- Apr 3 Fly to Lukla/Phakding
- Apr 4 Trek to Namche
- Apr 5 Rest
- Apr 6 Trek to Tengboche
- Apr 7 Rest
- Apr 8 Trek to Pheriche
- Apr 9 Rest
- Apr 10 Trek to Lobuche base camp
- Apr 11 Trek to Lobuche High Camp
- Apr 12 Move to Lobuche High Camp
- Apr 13 Acclimatize
- Apr 14 Summit and descend Lobuche BC
- Apr 15 Trek to EBC
- Apr 16 Rest
- Apr 17 Rest
- Apr 18 Train/acclimatise
- Apr 19 Rest/Pack for first rotation
- Apr 20 Climb to C1
- Apr 21 Climb towards C2 rturn to C1
- Apr 22 Descend to base camp
- Apr 23 Rest
- Apr 24 Hike to Pumori
- Apr 25 Rest
- Apr 26 Climb to C1
- Apr 27 Climb to C2
- Apr 28 Climb above C2
- Apr 29 Climb to C3 and descend to C2
- Apr 30 Descend to base camp
- May 1 Rest
- May 2 Rest
- May 3 Rest
- May 4 Rest
- May 5 To C1
- May 6 To C2
- May 7 To C3
- May 8 To C4
- May 9 Summit and descend to C2
- May 10 Descend to base camp
- May 11 Rest
- May 12 Pack up base camp
- May 13 Trek to Pheriche
- May 14 Trek to Namche
- May 15 Trek to Lukla
- May 16 Fly to KTM
- May 17 Fly Home
- May 18 Contingency
- May 19 Contingency
- May 20 Contingency
- May 21 Contingency
- May 22 Contingency
- May 23 Contingency
- May 24 Contingency
- May 25 Contingency
- May 26 Contingency
- May 27 Contingency
Our expeditions are designed to be fully inclusive, except for some services/items of a personal nature like flights, gear, insurance. Here’s a detailed list of inclusions/exclusions so you know what to expect.
Included in the Private Western Guided Everest Climb:
- 1:1 Private Western Climbing Guide with prior Everest summits (meets you in Kathmandu and guides you throughout the entire expedition)
- Leadership, strategy, climbing oversight by Everest Expedition Leader including full support for a summit attempt
- Climbing Sherpa to assist with carrying personal gear
- Full expedition logistics, weather forecasts, etc
- Everest climbing permit
- Domestic flights to and from Lukla
- In country transport associated with the program itinerary
- Airport transfers
- Accommodation in Nepal including hotels and teahouses
- Welcome dinner & meals throughout the expedition
- Oxygen system and oxygen
- Lobuche East peak training and acclimatization climb
- CTSS Base Camp setup and tent accommodation
- Access to medical and communications gear
- High mountain camp infrastructure and logistics (Camp 1, Camp 2, Camp 3, Camp 4)
- On mountain meals
Excluded in the Private Western Guided Everest Climb:
- International flights to Kathmandu, Nepal
- Airport arrival or departure taxes
- Associated travel expenses including: Visa, Passport, Reciprocity Fees, Vaccination Charges, Excess Baggage
- Optional excursions not included in the itinerary or additional days before or after the scheduled program
- Personal climbing equipment, clothing, toiletries etc
- Personal sundries including but not limited to; non-team meals while in Kathmandu, personal snacks, specialized high altitude climbing food, alcoholic beverages, laundry services, medical expenses, gratuities, 3rd party internet, email or phone charges, bottled water, specialty coffees
- Sherpa tip pool
- Guide tip (customary but optional)
Costs incurred as a result of events beyond the control of CTSS above and beyond the normal expedition costs - Required trip insurance policy (for trip cancellation, interruption, rescue & evacuation, medical treatment, repatriation, etc.)
Unused Contingency Days at the end of your program: CTSS covers one night in the hotel in Kathmandu on your return. If you decide to stay longer in Kathmandu beyond this night, those costs are your responsibility. We highly recommend that while you should plan to be away from home for the entire duration of the expedition including contingencies days, you book a flexible return airfare so you can move your flight forward if you don’t use all of the contingency days or push it back as you need.
Lhotse Climb Combo
Lhotse Climb Combo
Starts at $19,995 added to your Everest program
Combining an ascent of Mt. Everest and the 4th highest mountain in the world, Lhotse, is a huge feat! With advancements in oxygen system technology and our rope fixing infrastructure it is now an achievable possibility to tag these 2 X 8000m summits in under 24 hours (given you are already so well acclimatised)
After summiting Mt Everest, you will rest on oxygen at either the South Col or Lhotse high camp (just off the Geneva Spur) for the night before climbing Lhotse’s summit pyramid early the next morning with a Personal Sherpa*. You then drop down to Camp 2 that same day and back to Base Camp the following day.
This adds only a day of extra climbing onto your chosen Mt. Everest program.
If you are goal driven, chasing the 8,000m peaks or simply want to enter the record books of the tiny number of people that have completed this double header feat, we’re happy to help you make this happen by organising and facilitating your Lhotse add on.
*Depending on your program you may be able to secure your private Everest Guide for your Lhotse Ascent too – Private IFMGA Guides attract an additional fee of $5,000 and Private Western Guides attract an additional fee of $10,000.
This is a sample itinerary only. Your actual daily schedule will be strategically planned to account for the best weather and summit windows etc. We begin our expedition in Kathmandu, Nepal, where we obtain our climbing permits before flying to Lukla in the Khumbu Valley to trek to Everest base camp. Our climb ends in Kathmandu. We suggest you book a flexible return airfare.
The Lhotse Add-On itinerary is subject to your chosen Everest program and adds a single day to your itinerary following your Everest summit.
- Apr 3 Team Arrives
- Apr 4 KTM Day
- Apr 5 Fly to Lukla/Phakding
- Apr 6 Trek to Namche
- Apr 7 Rest
- Apr 8 Trek to Tengboche
- Apr 9 Rest
- Apr 10 Trek to Pheriche
- Apr 11 Rest
- Apr 12 Trek to Lobuche base camp
- Apr 13 Trek to Lobuche High Camp
- Apr 14 Move to Lobuche High Camp
- Apr 15 Acclimatize
- Apr 16 Summit and descend Lobuche BC
- Apr 17 Trek to EBC
- Apr 18 Rest at EBC
- Apr 19 Rest at EBC
- Apr 20 Train
- Apr 21 Rest/Pack for first rotation
- Apr 22 Climb to C1
- Apr 23 Climb towards C2
- Apr 24 Descend to base camp
- Apr 25 Rest
- Apr 26 Hike to Pumori
- Apr 27 Rest
- Apr 28 Climb to C1
- Apr 29 Climb to C2
- Apr 30 Climb above C2
- May 1 Climb to C3 and descend to C2
- May 2 Descend to base camp
- May 3 Rest
- May 4 Rest
- May 5 Rest
- May 6 Rest
- May 7 To C1
- May 8 To C2
- May 9 To C3
- May 10 To C4
- May 11 Summit and descend to C2
- May 12 Descend to base camp
- May 13 Rest
- May 14 Pack up base camp
- May 15 Trek to Pheriche
- May 16 Trek to Namche
- May 17 Trek to Lukla
- May 18 Fly to KTM
- May 19 Fly Home
- May 20 Contingency
- May 21 Contingency
- May 22 Contingency
- May 23 Contingency
- May 24 Contingency
Your inclusions and exclusions are based on your chosen Everest program.
In addition to your chosen Everest program; the Lhotse Add On includes:
- Support for a summit attempt on Lhotse following your Everest summit attempt
- Lhotse permit
- Additional Lhotse logistics (high mountain support, weather forecasts, rope fixing fees, food etc)
- Additional oxygen (4 additional bottles – 3x for your use, 1x for your sherpa) for use on Lhotse summit day
- A Personal Sherpa for Lhotse summit day to guide you*
*Please note; as The Lhotse Add On is a separate deviation from your Everest program and therefore your Everest guidance is not included and you will be assigned a Personal Sherpa to assist you. If you do want to continue with your private Everest guidance, or want higher levels of guidance, please contact us for up to date pricing
Western Guided Team Climb
$74,995 USD
Annually; March 30th – May 27th (58 days)
Pros:
- World class Western/International Everest Guide who meets you in Kathmandu and stays with you throughout entire expedition including Lobuche climb
- Higher degree of personal service
- Higher degree of safety
- Benefit of an additional Personal Sherpa on your Summit Bid
- Pre-climb ladder and climbing refresher clinics
- High degree of team camaraderie, shared meals etc with your guide.
- Incredibly good value for money
Cons:
- Less personal attention than on a private 1:1 climb
This classic Mt. Everest guided climb is season after season our most popular option.
It is well suited to climbers who would like the higher service level “Western style” guidance and are competent, confident, and team orientated climbers. This option is often reported as the most fun & enjoyable climb because of the camaraderie and sense of community with their fellow climbers and year in, year out achieves fantastic summit success.
The Western Guided Team is guided by a Senior, world class mountain guide. A consummate professional who is genuine, caring, inspiring, strong, technically solid, and cool-headed. They will have previous 8000m climbing experience and a time tested, impressive resume.
To complement your team climb you will also be assigned an additional Personal Sherpa on the summit bid to increase your safety and account for any turn arounds without impacting your opportunity for success.
This is a sample itinerary only. Your actual daily schedule will be strategically planned to account for the best weather and summit windows etc. We begin our expedition in Kathmandu, Nepal, where we obtain our climbing permits before flying to Lukla in the Khumbu Valley to trek to Everest base camp. Our climb ends in Kathmandu. We suggest you book a flexible return airfare.
- Mar 30 Team Arrives
- Mar 31 KTM Day
- Apr 1 Fly to Lukla/Phakding
- Apr 2 Trek to Namche
- Apr 3 Rest
- Apr 4 Trek to Tengboche
- Apr 5 Rest
- Apr 6 Trek to Pheriche
- Apr 7 Rest
- Apr 8 Trek to Lobuche base camp
- Apr 9 Trek to Lobuche High Camp
- Apr 10 Move to Lobuche High Camp
- Apr 11 Acclimatize
- Apr 12 Summit and descend Lobuche BC
- Apr 13 Trek to EBC
- Apr 14 Rest
- Apr 15 Rest
- Apr 16 Train/Acclimatise
- Apr 17 Rest/Pack for rotation 1
- Apr 18 Climb to C1
- Apr 19 Climb to C2 and retrun to C1
- Apr 20 Descend to base camp
- Apr 21 Rest
- Apr 22 Hike to Pumori
- Apr 23 Rest
- Apr 24 Climb to C1
- Apr 25 Climb to C2
- Apr 26 Climb above C2
- Apr 27 Climb to C3 and descend to C2
- Apr 28 Descend to base camp
- Apr 29 Rest
- Apr 30 Rest
- May 1 Rest
- May 2 Rest
- May 3 To C1
- May 4 To C2
- May 5 To C3
- May 6 To C4
- May 7 Summit and descend to C2
- May 8 Descend to base camp
- May 9 Rest
- May 10 Pack up base camp
- May 11 Trek to Pheriche
- May 12 Trek to Namche
- May 13 Trek to Lukla
- May 14 Fly to KTM
- May 15 Fly Home
- May 16 Contingency
- May 17 Contingency
- May 18 Contingency
- May 19 Contingency
- May 20 Contingency
- May 21 Contingency
- May 22 Contingency
- May 23 Contingency
- May 24 Contingency
- May 25 Contingency
- May 26 Contingency
- May 27 Contingency
Our expeditions are designed to be fully inclusive, except for some services/items of a personal nature like flights, gear, insurance. Here’s a detailed list of inclusions/exclusions so you know what to expect.
Included in the Western Guided Team Everest Climb:
- A highly experienced 'Western' Climbing Guide with prior Everest summits (meets you in Kathmandu and guides you throughout the entire expedition)
- Leadership, strategy, climbing oversight by Everest Expedition Leader including full support for a summit attempt
- Climbing Sherpa to assist with carrying personal gear
- Full expedition logistics, weather forecasts, etc
- Everest climbing permit
- Domestic flights to and from Lukla
- In country transport associated with the program itinerary
- Airport transfers
- Accommodation in Nepal including hotels and teahouses
- Welcome dinner & meals throughout the expedition
- Oxygen system and oxygen
- Lobuche East peak training and acclimatization climb
- CTSS Base Camp setup and tent accommodation
- Access to medical and communications gear
- High mountain camp infrastructure and logistics (Camp 1, Camp 2, Camp 3, Camp 4)
- On mountain meals
Excluded in the Western Guided Team Everest Climb:
- International flights to Kathmandu, Nepal
- Airport arrival or departure taxes
- Associated travel expenses including: Visa, Passport, Reciprocity Fees, Vaccination Charges, Excess Baggage
- Optional excursions not included in the itinerary or additional days before or after the scheduled program
- Personal climbing equipment, clothing, toiletries etc
- Personal sundries including but not limited to; non-team meals while in Kathmandu, personal snacks, specialized high altitude climbing food, alcoholic beverages, laundry services, medical expenses, gratuities, 3rd party internet, email or phone charges, bottled water, specialty coffees
- Sherpa tip pool
- Guide tip (customary but optional)
Costs incurred as a result of events beyond the control of CTSS above and beyond the normal expedition costs - Required trip insurance policy (for trip cancellation, interruption, rescue & evacuation, medical treatment, repatriation, etc.)
Unused Contingency Days at the end of your program: CTSS covers one night in the hotel in Kathmandu on your return. If you decide to stay longer in Kathmandu beyond this night, those costs are your responsibility. We highly recommend that while you should plan to be away from home for the entire duration of the expedition including contingencies days, you book a flexible return airfare so you can move your flight forward if you don’t use all of the contingency days or push it back as you need.
Private Tendi Sherpa Guided Climb
Tendi Sherpa Guided Climb 1:1
(Fully Internationally IFMGA Certified)
BOOKED FOR 2025/2026
Annually; April 1st – May 31 (58 days)
This is your once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to climb with legendary Mt. Everest guide Tendi Sherpa!
Tendi is arguably the best Guide (Sherpa or non Sherpa) on Mt. Everest not just because of his vast experience and technical ability but because of his leadership, safety conscience, strength, work ethic, humility and instinct.
A 17X Everest summiteer, Tendi Sherpa is a fully IFMGA (internationally certified) guide, world-class mountaineer, our CTSS Sirdar (Lead Sherpa) Director of the “Tendi Guide Foundation”, author, husband and father, to name just a few.
The hardest part of this expedition is getting in quick enough to secure Tendi as your private guide as every season he is in huge demand. If you would like to get to know Tendi we can arrange for you to speak with him personally. We know that you will be as impressed as we are.
Tendi will meet you at Lobuche Base Camp ready for your Lobuche climb. (Don’t worry, you will still be met by one of our team/Guides in Kathmandu and guided by CTSS during your trek to meet Tendi)
This is a sample itinerary only. Your actual daily schedule will be strategically planned to account for the best weather and summit windows etc. We begin our expedition in Kathmandu, Nepal, where we obtain our climbing permits before flying to Lukla in the Khumbu Valley to trek to Everest base camp. Our climb ends in Kathmandu. We suggest you book a flexible return airfare.
- Apr 1 Arrive in Kathmandu
- Apr 2 KTM Day
- Apr 3 Fly to Lukla/Phakding
- Apr 4 Trek to Namche
- Apr 5 Rest
- Apr 6 Trek to Tengboche
- Apr 7 Rest
- Apr 8 Trek to Pheriche
- Apr 9 Rest
- Apr 10 Trek to Lobuche base camp
- Apr 11 Trek to Lobuche High Camp
- Apr 12 Move to Lobuche High Camp
- Apr 13 Acclimatize
- Apr 14 Summit and descend Lobuche BC
- Apr 15 Trek to EBC
- Apr 16 Rest
- Apr 17 Rest
- Apr 18 Train/acclimatise
- Apr 19 Rest/Pack for first rotation
- Apr 20 Climb to C1
- Apr 21 Climb towards C2 rturn to C1
- Apr 22 Descend to base camp
- Apr 23 Rest
- Apr 24 Hike to Pumori
- Apr 25 Rest
- Apr 26 Climb to C1
- Apr 27 Climb to C2
- Apr 28 Climb above C2
- Apr 29 Climb to C3 and descend to C2
- Apr 30 Descend to base camp
- May 1 Rest
- May 2 Rest
- May 3 Rest
- May 4 Rest
- May 5 To C1
- May 6 To C2
- May 7 To C3
- May 8 To C4
- May 9 Summit and descend to C2
- May 10 Descend to base camp
- May 11 Rest
- May 12 Pack up base camp
- May 13 Trek to Pheriche
- May 14 Trek to Namche
- May 15 Trek to Lukla
- May 16 Fly to KTM
- May 17 Fly Home
- May 18 Contingency
- May 19 Contingency
- May 20 Contingency
- May 21 Contingency
- May 22 Contingency
- May 23 Contingency
- May 24 Contingency
- May 25 Contingency
- May 26 Contingency
- May 27 Contingency
- May 28 Contingency
- May 29 Contingency
- May 30 Contingency
Our expeditions are designed to be fully inclusive, except for some services/items of a personal nature like flights, gear, insurance. Here’s a detailed list of inclusions/exclusions so you know what to expect.
Included in the Private Tendi Sherpa Everest Climb:
- Private Everest climb with Tendi Sherpa
- Leadership, strategy, climbing oversight by Everest Expedition Leader including full support for a summit attempt
- Climbing Sherpa to assist with carrying personal gear
- Full expedition logistics, weather forecasts, etc
- Everest climbing permit
- Domestic flights to and from Lukla
- In country transport associated with the program itinerary
- Airport transfers
- Accommodation in Nepal including hotels and teahouses
- Welcome dinner & meals throughout the expedition
- Oxygen system and oxygen
- Lobuche East peak training and acclimatization climb (please note you will climb with the wider Everest team on Lobuche as your personal Sherpa will meet you at Base Camp)
- CTSS Base Camp setup and tent accommodation
- Access to medical and communications gear
- High mountain camp infrastructure and logistics (Camp 1, Camp 2, Camp 3, Camp 4)
- On mountain meals
Excluded in the Private Tendi Sherpa Everest Climb
- International flights to Kathmandu, Nepal
- Airport arrival or departure taxes
- Associated travel expenses including: Visa, Passport, Reciprocity Fees, Vaccination Charges, Excess Baggage
- Optional excursions not included in the itinerary or additional days before or after the scheduled program
- Personal climbing equipment, clothing, toiletries etc
- Personal sundries including but not limited to; non-team meals while in Kathmandu, personal snacks, specialized high altitude climbing food, alcoholic beverages, laundry services, medical expenses, gratuities, 3rd party internet, email or phone charges, bottled water, specialty coffees
- Sherpa tip pool
- Guide tip (customary but optional)
Costs incurred as a result of events beyond the control of CTSS above and beyond the normal expedition costs - Required trip insurance policy (for trip cancellation, interruption, rescue & evacuation, medical treatment, repatriation, etc.)
Unused Contingency Days at the end of your program: CTSS covers one night in the hotel in Kathmandu on your return. If you decide to stay longer in Kathmandu beyond this night, those costs are your responsibility. We highly recommend that while you should plan to be away from home for the entire duration of the expedition including contingencies days, you book a flexible return airfare so you can move your flight forward if you don’t use all of the contingency days or push it back as you need.
Private 1:1 Sherpa Guided Climb
Starts from $69,995 USD (Contact Us for Individual Pricing)
Annually; April 1 – May 29 (58 days)
Pros:
- 1:1 Private Guide
- High degree of autonomy and independence
- Highly affordable and incredibly good value for money
- Higher degree of safety and unparalleled oversight
- Pre-climb ladder and climbing clinics
Cons:
- Less camaraderie than team environment
- Guide doesn’t necessarily meet you until you reach Lobuche (you will be on guided on trek with broader team)
- Possible Language/Cultural barrier
This is one of our most popular climb options for good reason as it offers the benefit of having your own, private, highly experienced, fully internationally certified Mountain Guide but at an unbeatable Everest price. These are the finest Sherpa in the business having climbed extensively in the Himalaya and around the world but with an added level of rigorous, international training and qualification than many of their peers.
This option is well suited for participants who want the oversight, safety, and personal attention of a skilled guide and the autonomy of being on a private trip at an unbeatable price.
Our Sherpa Guide Team are a trusted part of our team and are more like family. Having been with us for years (and will be with us for many more) we believe wholeheartedly in their leadership and expertise. These are world class climbers and guides who are knowledgeable, kind, strong, experienced, respectful, and very proficient.
Below is a snapshot of our Sherpa Guide team for you to choose from but feel free to discuss this with us as we will work with you to pair you with the right fit for your experience level and personality.
Your private Sherpa Guide will meet you at Lobuche Base Camp ready for your Lobuche climb and remain with you throughout the entire Everest climb as well as being available for refresher training. (Don’t worry, you will be met in Kathmandu and guided for your trek to Lobuche)
Climbers need to have a solid base of experience and proven climbing skills to qualify for this program. If you are unsure, please feel free to discuss your experience level with us.
Tendi Sherpa Guided Climb 1:1
(Fully Internationally IFMGA Certified)
BOOKED FOR 2025/2026
Annually; April 1st – May 31 (58 days)
This is your once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to climb with legendary Mt. Everest guide Tendi Sherpa!
Tendi is arguably the best Guide (Sherpa or non Sherpa) on Mt. Everest not just because of his vast experience and technical ability but because of his leadership, safety conscience, strength, work ethic, humility and instinct.
A 17X Everest summiteer, Tendi Sherpa is a fully IFMGA (internationally certified) guide, world-class mountaineer, our CTSS Sirdar (Lead Sherpa) Director of the “Tendi Guide Foundation”, author, husband and father, to name just a few.
The hardest part of this expedition is getting in quick enough to secure Tendi as your private guide as every season he is in huge demand. If you would like to get to know Tendi we can arrange for you to speak with him personally. We know that you will be as impressed as we are.
Tendi will meet you at Lobuche Base Camp ready for your Lobuche climb. (Don’t worry, you will still be met by one of our team/Guides in Kathmandu and guided by CTSS during your trek to meet Tendi)
Big Tendi Sherpa Guided Climb 1:1
(Fully Internationally IFMGA Certified)
BOOKED FOR 2025
April 1 – May 29 (58 days)
- 3x Everest summits having guided 17x clients successfully to the top
- Technical Director for Nepal Mountain Guide Association representing Nepal all over the world
- Veteran mountain guide
- A tenured climbing instructor who has literally taught a generation of Sherpa
- Guided well over 100 mountains around the world including Everest, peaks in France & Italy and climbed and guided in over 30 countries around the world.
- Partner in our local logistics company
Kami Sherpa Guided Climb 1:1
BOOKED FOR 2025
April 1 – May 29 (58 days)
- 36+ Everest expeditions with 19x summits!
- 3x Everest expeditions in a single year! (Spring, Fall & Winter)
- 65+ 8,000m expeditions
- 10+ Cho Oyu expeditions, Shishapangma, Manaslu
- K2 summit and multiple K2 expeditions
*Please note: Kami is not formally IFMGA certified, rather grandfathered in
Ashish Gurung Guided Climb 1:1
(Fully Internationally IFMGA Certified)
BOOKED FOR 2025
April 1 – May 29 (58 days)
- Numerous 8,000m summits, including 4x Everest/2x Lhotse
- Countless 6000-7000m peaks including 3x Ama Dablam, Mera, Robche etc
- One of the most patient, kind and caring Guides paired with huge work ethic and expertise
- Has high mountain rescue, wilderness first aid qualifications
- Is a skilled photographer with formal photography training
- Bi-lingual speaks Japanese and English.
Phunjo Lama Guided Climb 1:1
(Fully Internationally IFMGA Certified)
BOOKED FOR 2025
April 1 – May 29 (58 days)
- 2x Everest Speed Record Holder! First set in 2018 and reclaimed in 2024, she climbed from Base Camp to Summit in 14 hours and 31 minutes
- 4x 8000m summits including climbing Cho Oyu without supplemental oxygen
- First and only female long-line helicopter rescuer in Nepal
- Goodwill Ambassador for Nepal
- Has climbed Manaslu, Denali, Aconcagua, Ama Dablam and Lobuche
- A mother of two, she grew up as a yak herder on the slopes of Ganesh Himal
- Humble, proud, Phunjo holds high expectations for herself and equally her climbers to be well prepared and ready
- Speaks fantastic English
- Is one of CTSS’ brightest stars. Read more about Phunjo HERE
Migma Dorjee Guided Climb 1:1
BOOKED FOR 2025
April 1 – May 29 (58 days)
- 14x Everest summiteer!
- 8x Cho Oyu, 1x Lhotse, 1x Makalu, 1x Manaslu, 1x Pumori, 2x Puta Hiuchuli, 2x Mt Nandadevi East , India
- Uncountable 6000m peaks
- Hardworking, trustworthy and a pleasure to climb with
- Migma’s deep experience is unparalleled, he is a true gem in our guiding team
Dawa Yolmo Guided Climb 1:1
(Fully Internationally IFMGA Certified by 2025)
BOOKED FOR 2025
April 1 – May 29 (58 days)
- 2 x Everest Summits in 2023/2024, Dhaulagiri, 3x Ama Dablam expeditions and many 6000m peaks
- Fully IFMGA certified, started guiding in 2012
- Bachelor Degree in Travel & Tourism & a Masters in Business Studies
- Speaks English and Italian
- Always smiling, such a positive, happy energy. He is as solid as they come, trustworthy, smart and capable.
- Good communicator, good English, slightly on the quieter side.
- A staff favorite
Naren Shahi Guided Climb 1:1
(Fully Internationally IFMGA Certified)
BOOKED FOR 2025
April 1 – May 29 (58 days)
- Numerous 8,000m summits, including 5x Everest/1x Manaslu
- Countless 6000m peaks including 3x Ama Dablam, Cholatse, Island Peak, Mera, Elbrus etc
- Has high mountain rescue, helicopter high line rescue and first aid qualifications
- Is the Technical Director of the Nepal Mountain Guide Association and Executive Board Member of Nepal Mountaineering Instructor Association
- Has guided extensively for 2 decades in the Himalaya, Europe and USA
- Speaks English, German and French
- Understudied Casey Grom and has a detail orientated Western style of guiding.
- Is fun, energetic, confident, kind, understanding and very self motivated. A true client favourite.
“Naren raises the bar on guiding. He is highly professional, technically brilliant and takes a proactive approach to climbing. Because of his experience, skill and instruction, I felt prepared, confident and safe during my Entire Everest climb. I especially appreciate the time Naren takes to educate his clients and take them to the next level of their climbing career. It makes sense, since he is a technical director of IFMGA. Climbing with him for a 2nd year, I’ve been lucky enough to see him in action repairing anchors and lines throughout the ice. He is not only an asset to CTSS, but to everyone on that mountain. He remains calm in chaos and has a solution for every situation. His opinion is highly respected and constantly sought out by others on the mountain. Not only do you get the best in technical guiding, but a rich experience in culture. I call him the mayor of the Khumbu Valley, because he knows everyone, and makes you feel a part of his community and family. I would climb with Naren any place, anytime. I am truly honored to have learned from one of the best on the ice!” – Meghan Buchanan, Everest Summiteer, 2022
Thunang Bhote Guided Climb 1:1
(Fully Internationally IFMGA Certified)
BOOKED FOR 2025
April 1 – May 29 (58 days)
- 9 x Everest summits! 2x Lhotse, 5x Manaslu!
- One of the most experienced guides on the mountain, has also guided 4x Himlung Himal & Annapurna IV
- Is one of the strongest, most competent, confident members of our guide team
- Is mature, calm, humble and while somewhat quiet, has a great personality.
- A client favorite
Pega Sherpa Guided Climb 1:1
(Fully Internationally IFMGA Certified by 2025)
BOOKED FOR 2025/2026
April 1 – May 29 (58 days)
- 13x 8000m expeditions including:
- 9x Everest expedition (7x summits)
- 2x Cho Oyu Summits
- 2 x Lhotse Summit
- Multiple Putha Hiunchuli, Baruntse, Lobuche, Island Peak, Mera, Yal, Khangla expeditions.
- Pega has guided as a Trekking Guide most of the Himalayan range including Everest, Annapurna, Langtang, Rolwaling, Manang, Mustang, Manaslu, Dolpa etc
- Has a Bachelors degree in Social Work
- Is a climbing instructor at the Khumbu Climbing Centre and has completed both Basic and Advanced climbing courses with KCC
- Completed Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) (Basic & Advanced) courses
- Certified Rigging for Rescue Course RFR in the USA,
- Wilderness First Responder certification with University of New Mexico.
“Pega’s attention to detail with clear and concise communication ensured we were an effective team. Continually alert to safety considerations, he did not “follow the herd” but considered optimal routes for my capabilities. I am now a much better climber thanks to Pega’s patient coaching. Pega’s competence in handling my evacuation due to unanticipated health issues, was exemplary. If you climb with Pega you will be in safe hands with world class expertise. He can also teach you a few magic tricks and plays a mean game of ping-pong.” – Everest Climber 2024
Dawa Jangbu Guided Climb 1:1
BOOKED FOR 2025
April 1 – May 29 (58 days)
- 3 x Everest summits (2019/2023/2024) in 2024 he returned to 8,516m to assist, almost climbing twice in a season!)
- Has been a NATHM Rock climbing Instructor since 2012
- Started as a trekking guide in 2009 before transitioning to a high altitude mountain guide in 2011.
- Has 2x summits of Ama Dablam, 6x Island Peak and countless other 6,000m peaks.
- Has mountain rescue qualifications
- Is dedicated, a natural and enthusiastic teacher, is very eager and motivated to excel and not afraid of hard work.
Manraj Gurung Guided Climb 1:1
(Fully Internationally IFMGA Certified)
AVAILABLE FOR 2025
April 1 – May 29 (58 days)
- Started guiding in 2009
- Highly educated with a Masters in Business Studies and a Masters in Buddhism and Himalayan Studies
- Instructor for Nepal Mountain Academy
- Has qualifications in wilderness first aid, avalanche and mountain rescue
- One of our top private guides on Ama Dablam, Himlung, Mera, Island Peak, Lobuche
- Is moving to Everest guiding in 2025, and is priced accordingly so incredible value for such a great guide.
“I want to put in a great word for Man Raj Gurung. He was the perfect guide for me, exhibiting calm, attentive professionalism. I appreciated his cultural and Buddhist knowledge and perspective and we had many great conversations along the journey which elevated the experience for me. Great, dedicated climber as well. I would highly recommend him” – Michael S, Ama Dablam 24 climber
Lhakpa Nuru Sherpa Guided Climb 1:1
AVAILABLE FOR 2025
April 1 – May 29 (58 days)
- 4 x Everest Summits,
- Climbed high on Makalu with a Japanese team
- Speaks English, conversational Japanese, and Hindi
- Has multiple summits of Ama Dablam, Island Peak, Mera Peak, Lobuche Peak etc
- Has mountain rescue, first aid and rock climbing qualifications
- Is positive, patient and has an impressive work ethic.
- We are impressed with his leadership skills and energy
Pasang Tendi Sherpa Guided Climb 1:1 BOOKED FOR 2025
(Fully Internationally IFMGA Certified)
Annually; April 1 – May 29 (58 days)
- Multiple 8000m Summiteer
- 5x Everest Summits
- 1x Lhotse Summit
- 1 x Annapurna 1 Summit
- 1 x Shishapangma Summit
- Over 25x Himalayan 6-7,000m peaks including 2x Ama Dablam summits
- Multiple Aconcagua Summits including Polish Glacier summits)
- A client favorite! (By far one of the nicest, most humble personalities you will come across paired with climbing prowess and expertise)
- Nepal Mountaineering Association instructor since 2019
- Guides and climbs throughout the Himalaya, Europe and the USA
Sajjan Ghale Guided Climb 1:1
(Aspirant IFMGA Guide)
BOOKED FOR 2025
April 1 – May 29 (58 days)
- 4x 8000m summits including, 2 x Everest (2022/2024) K2 (2024) Manaslu (2021)
- Is an Aspirant IFMGA Guide (2 years until completion)
- Has 2x summits of Himulung (2022/2023)
- Has mountain rescue, first aid qualifications
- Speaks both French and English
- Young, strong, confident, and friendly. He is motivated to excel and be the best guide he can be
- A staff favorite
Kami Temba Guided Climb 1:1
Fully IFMGA Certified
BOOKED FOR 2025
April 1 – May 29 (58 days)
- 4x Everest expedition (3x summits from both North & South side)
- 2x Manaslu expeditions (1x summit)
- 1 x Summit of G2
- Camp 4 on K2, high on Cho Oyu, multiple Ama Dablam expeditions, Himlung Himal,Mera etc
- Works as a climbing instructor at the Khumbu Climbing Centre
- Worked as a translator for National Broadcasting Channel (NBC) and speaks English, Nepali & Sherpa
- Wilderness First Responder certification with University of New Mexico.
Abiral Rai Guided Climb 1:1
(Fully Internationally IFMGA Certified)
BOOKED FOR 2025
April 1 – May 29 (58 days)
- 3 x Everest expeditions (2x summits in 2023/2024) & 1x to 8,500m)
- Is one of the Lead Instructors for the Nepali IFMGA program teaching a generation of Guides
- Has 5x guided summits of Ama Dablam, 2x Buruntse, 3x Peak Lenin in Tajikistan and many 7000/6000m peaks
- Has mountain rescue, first aid and ski qualifications
- Is confident, a natural leader, eager, motivated to excel and be the best guide he can be
- A client and staff favorite
Dorjee Sherpa Guided Climb 1:1
(Fully Internationally IFMGA Certified)
BOOKED FOR 2025
April 1 – May 29 (58 days)
- Guided 6x 8000m expeditions including
- Everest (4x) with 3x summits
- Lhotse (1x summit)
- Manaslu (1x summit)
- Island Peak (15x!) Ama Dablam (3x) Lobuche (10x) Mera Peak (7x) Pisang (2x)
- Accomplished trekking guide having guided the GHT twice! and through most of Nepal
- Mountain Rescue Instructor, rock climbing instructor
- Nepal Medal of Gallantry recipient
- Board Member for Sherpa for Change, Member of the Nepal Climbing Team
- Confident, ability to take initiative and emotionally intelligent
- Dorjee is a quick decision maker, adaptable and receptive to feedback. A huge asset to our team.
Lam Babu Sherpa Guided Climb 1:1
(Fully Internationally IFMGA Certified)
BOOKED FOR 2025
Annually; April 1 – May 29 (58 days)
- Multiple Everest summiteer with 30+ years of experience
- Our most senior private IFMGA Sherpa Guide
- Tenured Instructor for the Nepal Mountaineering Association & Guide School
- Has worked as a Sirdar (Lead Sherpa) for many Everest expeditions
Ang Gelu Sherpa Guided Climb 1:1
BOOKED FOR 2025
April 1 – May 29 (58 days)
- 9 x Everest summits
- 3x Lhotse summits, 2x Manaslu summit, 1x Cho Oyu summit
- Has 7x guided summits of Ama Dablam and many 7000/6000m peaks
- Speaks good english and has a friendly, bubbly personality
- Is young, strong and capable
This is a sample itinerary only. Your actual daily schedule will be strategically planned to account for the best weather and summit windows etc. We begin our expedition in Kathmandu, Nepal, where we obtain our climbing permits before flying to Lukla in the Khumbu Valley to trek to Everest base camp. Our climb ends in Kathmandu. We suggest you book a flexible return airfare.
- Apr 1 Arrive in Kathmandu
- Apr 2 KTM Day
- Apr 3 Fly to Lukla/Phakding
- Apr 4 Trek to Namche
- Apr 5 Rest
- Apr 6 Trek to Tengboche
- Apr 7 Rest
- Apr 8 Trek to Pheriche
- Apr 9 Rest
- Apr 10 Trek to Lobuche base camp
- Apr 11 Trek to Lobuche High Camp
- Apr 12 Move to Lobuche High Camp
- Apr 13 Acclimatize
- Apr 14 Summit and descend Lobuche BC
- Apr 15 Trek to EBC
- Apr 16 Rest
- Apr 17 Rest
- Apr 18 Train/acclimatise
- Apr 19 Rest/Pack for first rotation
- Apr 20 Climb to C1
- Apr 21 Climb towards C2 rturn to C1
- Apr 22 Descend to base camp
- Apr 23 Rest
- Apr 24 Hike to Pumori
- Apr 25 Rest
- Apr 26 Climb to C1
- Apr 27 Climb to C2
- Apr 28 Climb above C2
- Apr 29 Climb to C3 and descend to C2
- Apr 30 Descend to base camp
- May 1 Rest
- May 2 Rest
- May 3 Rest
- May 4 Rest
- May 5 To C1
- May 6 To C2
- May 7 To C3
- May 8 To C4
- May 9 Summit and descend to C2
- May 10 Descend to base camp
- May 11 Rest
- May 12 Pack up base camp
- May 13 Trek to Pheriche
- May 14 Trek to Namche
- May 15 Trek to Lukla
- May 16 Fly to KTM
- May 17 Fly Home
- May 18 Contingency
- May 19 Contingency
- May 20 Contingency
- May 21 Contingency
- May 22 Contingency
- May 23 Contingency
- May 24 Contingency
- May 25 Contingency
- May 26 Contingency
- May 27 Contingency
- May 28 Contingency
- May 29 Contingency
- May 30 Contingency
Our expeditions are designed to be fully inclusive, except for some services/items of a personal nature like flights, gear, insurance. Here’s a detailed list of inclusions/exclusions so you know what to expect.
Included in the Private 1:1 Sherpa Guided Everest Climb:
- A private 1:1 Sherpa guide for entire Everest climb
- Leadership, strategy, climbing oversight by Everest Expedition Leader including full support for a summit attempt
- Climbing Sherpa to assist with carrying personal gear
- Full expedition logistics, weather forecasts, etc
- Everest climbing permit
- Domestic flights to and from Lukla
- In country transport associated with the program itinerary
- Airport transfers
- Accommodation in Nepal including hotels and teahouses
- Welcome dinner & meals throughout the expedition
- Oxygen system and oxygen
- Lobuche East peak training and acclimatization climb
- CTSS Base Camp setup and tent accommodation
- Access to medical and communications gear
- High mountain camp infrastructure and logistics (Camp 1, Camp 2, Camp 3, Camp 4)
- On mountain meals
Excluded in the Private 1:1 Sherpa Guided Everest Climb:
- International flights to Kathmandu, Nepal
- Airport arrival or departure taxes
- Associated travel expenses including: Visa, Passport, Reciprocity Fees, Vaccination Charges, Excess Baggage
- Optional excursions not included in the itinerary or additional days before or after the scheduled program
- Personal climbing equipment, clothing, toiletries etc
- Personal sundries including but not limited to; non-team meals while in Kathmandu, personal snacks, specialized high altitude climbing food, alcoholic beverages, laundry services, medical expenses, gratuities, 3rd party internet, email or phone charges, bottled water, specialty coffees
- Sherpa tip pool
- Guide tip (customary but optional)
Costs incurred as a result of events beyond the control of CTSS above and beyond the normal expedition costs - Required trip insurance policy (for trip cancellation, interruption, rescue & evacuation, medical treatment, repatriation, etc.)
Unused Contingency Days at the end of your program: CTSS covers one night in the hotel in Kathmandu on your return. If you decide to stay longer in Kathmandu beyond this night, those costs are your responsibility. We highly recommend that while you should plan to be away from home for the entire duration of the expedition including contingencies days, you book a flexible return airfare so you can move your flight forward if you don’t use all of the contingency days or push it back as you need.
IFMGA Sherpa Team Climb
$59,995 USD
Annually; April 3 – May 31 (58 Days);
1:5 max Sherpa Guide:Client Ratio
Pros:
- Comradery of the team
- Highly affordable
- Skilled and certified Nepali Guidance
- Pre-climb ladder and climbing clinics
Cons:
- Shared personal attention (1 guide: max of 4 climbers)
- Possible Language/Cultural barrier
The IFMGA Sherpa Team Climb is ideal for the experienced mountaineer who is confident in their ability and comfortable to rely on their own skillset to keep their expedition costs low but is still looking for the advantages, oversight and safety of working with a professional, fully internationally certified Mountain Guide.
This option will see you climbing in a small team of other experienced climbers (maximum 1: 4 Sherpa Guide: Client Ratio) led by one of our hand picked, highly qualified IFMGA Sherpa Guides (who will also be available to conduct group refresher skills clinics)
This option further includes the benefit of an additional Personal Sherpa with you above Camp 2 on the Summit Rotation, oversight and assistance of our Everest Expedition Leader throughout, support from our group Sherpa team to assist with load carries during all acclimatization rotations and full access to CTSS’ logistics.
Climbers need to have solid climbing skills and have experience above 7,000m (Aconcagua is ok) or preferrably 8,000m and should be familiar with a high-altitude oxygen and mask system.
Note: This program will not run with less than 3 climbers.
This is a sample itinerary only. Your actual daily schedule will be strategically planned to account for the best weather and summit windows etc. We begin our expedition in Kathmandu, Nepal, where we obtain our climbing permits before flying to Lukla in the Khumbu Valley to trek to Everest base camp. Our climb ends in Kathmandu. We suggest you book a flexible return airfare.
- Apr 3 Team Arrives
- Apr 4 KTM Day
- Apr 5 Fly to Lukla/Phakding
- Apr 6 Trek to Namche
- Apr 7 Rest
- Apr 8 Trek to Tengboche
- Apr 9 Rest
- Apr 10 Trek to Pheriche
- Apr 11 Rest
- Apr 12 Trek to Lobuche base camp
- Apr 13 Trek to Lobuche High Camp
- Apr 14 Move to Lobuche High Camp
- Apr 15 Acclimatize
- Apr 16 Summit and descend Lobuche BC
- Apr 17 Trek to EBC
- Apr 18 Rest
- Apr 19 Rest
- Apr 20 Train/acclimatise
- Apr 21 Rest/Pack for first rotation
- Apr 22 Climb to C1
- Apr 23 Climb towards C2 rturn to C1
- Apr 24 Descend to base camp
- Apr 25 Rest
- Apr 26 Hike to Pumori
- Apr 27 Rest
- Apr 28 Climb to C1
- Apr 29 Climb to C2
- Apr 30 Climb above C2
- May 1 Climb to C3 and descend to C2
- May 2 Descend to base camp
- May 3 Rest
- May 4 Rest
- May 5 Rest
- May 6 Rest
- May 7 To C1
- May 8 To C2
- May 9 To C3
- May 10 To C4
- May 11 Summit and descend to C2
- May 12 Descend to base camp
- May 13 Rest
- May 14 Pack up base camp
- May 15 Trek to Pheriche
- May 16 Trek to Namche
- May 17 Trek to Lukla
- May 18 Fly to KTM
- May 19 Fly Home
- May 20 Contingency
- May 21 Contingency
- May 22 Contingency
- May 23 Contingency
- May 24 Contingency
- May 25 Contingency
- May 26 Contingency
- May 27 Contingency
- May 28 Contingency
- May 29 Contingency
- May 30 Contingency
Our expeditions are designed to be fully inclusive, except for some services/items of a personal nature like flights, gear, insurance. Here’s a detailed list of inclusions/exclusions so you know what to expect.
Included in the IFMGA Sherpa Team Everest Climb:
- IFMGA (Internationally certified) Everest Sherpa Guide 1:4 for your team for entire Everest climb
- Additional Personal Sherpa above Camp 2 on the summit rotation
- Leadership, strategy, climbing oversight by Everest Expedition Leader including full support for a summit attempt
- Climbing Sherpa to assist with carrying personal gear
- Full expedition logistics, weather forecasts, etc
- Everest climbing permit
- Domestic flights to and from Lukla
- In country transport associated with the program itinerary
- Airport transfers
- Accommodation in Nepal including hotels and teahouses
- Welcome dinner & meals throughout the expedition
- Oxygen system and oxygen
- Lobuche East peak training and acclimatization climb
- CTSS Base Camp setup and tent accommodation
- Access to medical and communications gear
- High mountain camp infrastructure and logistics (Camp 1, Camp 2, Camp 3, Camp 4)
- On mountain meals
Excluded in the IFMGA Sherpa Team Everest Climb:
- International flights to Kathmandu, Nepal
- Airport arrival or departure taxes
- Associated travel expenses including: Visa, Passport, Reciprocity Fees, Vaccination Charges, Excess Baggage
- Optional excursions not included in the itinerary or additional days before or after the scheduled program
- Personal climbing equipment, clothing, toiletries etc
- Personal sundries including but not limited to; non-team meals while in Kathmandu, personal snacks, specialized high altitude climbing food, alcoholic beverages, laundry services, medical expenses, gratuities, 3rd party internet, email or phone charges, bottled water, specialty coffees
- Sherpa tip pool
- Guide tip (customary but optional)
Costs incurred as a result of events beyond the control of CTSS above and beyond the normal expedition costs - Required trip insurance policy (for trip cancellation, interruption, rescue & evacuation, medical treatment, repatriation, etc.)
Unused Contingency Days at the end of your program: CTSS covers one night in the hotel in Kathmandu on your return. If you decide to stay longer in Kathmandu beyond this night, those costs are your responsibility. We highly recommend that while you should plan to be away from home for the entire duration of the expedition including contingencies days, you book a flexible return airfare so you can move your flight forward if you don’t use all of the contingency days or push it back as you need.
Personal Sherpa Climb
$58,995 USD
April 3 – May 31 (58 Days)
Pros:
- High degree of autonomy and independence
- Highly affordable
- Recognises past skillset and qualifications as a mountaineer
- 1:1 climbing partner during entire climb from Base Camp to the Summit and on each rotation. (You will likely be partnered with multiple Sherpa companion climbers from rotation to rotation, giving you the opportunity to figure out who you climb best with, so you can partner with them on the summit push)
- Pre-climb ladder and climbing clinics
Cons:
- No professional guidance and therefore higher risk
- Personal Sherpa are more of a climbing companion and less of a ‘guide’ and have fewer qualifications than IFMGA, Western Guide or Private Guides.
- Limited Everest specific Guide knowledge
- Less camaraderie
- Possible Language/Cultural barrier
- Personal Sherpa doesn’t climb Lobuche
The Personal Sherpa Climb is a 1:1 climb that offers you the benefit of self directed climbing with the safety and personal attention of having a Sherpa companion climber with you (This option differs from the ‘Sherpa Supported Climb’ option which only partners you with a companion climber on the summit rotation.
This option is well suited to self sufficient climbers who want autonomy, have a high level of competence in the mountains and are familiar with using high altitude oxygen systems.
This option also includes the oversight and assistance of our Everest Expedition Leader throughout your expedition, support from our group Sherpa team to assist with load carries and full access to CTSS’ logistics.
On this option, you will meet the Sherpas who you will climb with at base camp. (Don’t worry, you will be met by one of our team/Guides in Kathmandu and guided by CTSS during your trek and Lobuche climb too)
*Please note, this option is 1:1 companion climb, meaning someone will always be with you, but it is important to note it may not be the same person from rotation to rotation.
The Sherpa share load carrying work and the joy of climbing with you equitably amongst their team. The benefit of this; is it allows you to figure out who you climb best with, and select them as your summit rotation companion climber.
When you are resting at base camp or on the Lobuche East peak acclimatization climb, the whole Sherpa team will be ferrying loads to the upper camps.
This is a sample itinerary only. Your actual daily schedule will be strategically planned to account for the best weather and summit windows etc. We begin our expedition in Kathmandu, Nepal, where we obtain our climbing permits before flying to Lukla in the Khumbu Valley to trek to Everest base camp. Our climb ends in Kathmandu. We suggest you book a flexible return airfare.
- Apr 3 Team Arrives
- Apr 4 KTM Day
- Apr 5 Fly to Lukla/Phakding
- Apr 6 Trek to Namche
- Apr 7 Rest
- Apr 8 Trek to Tengboche
- Apr 9 Rest
- Apr 10 Trek to Pheriche
- Apr 11 Rest
- Apr 12 Trek to Lobuche base camp
- Apr 13 Trek to Lobuche High Camp
- Apr 14 Move to Lobuche High Camp
- Apr 15 Acclimatize
- Apr 16 Summit and descend Lobuche BC
- Apr 17 Trek to EBC
- Apr 18 Rest
- Apr 19 Rest
- Apr 20 Train/acclimatise
- Apr 21 Rest/Pack for first rotation
- Apr 22 Climb to C1
- Apr 23 Climb towards C2 rturn to C1
- Apr 24 Descend to base camp
- Apr 25 Rest
- Apr 26 Hike to Pumori
- Apr 27 Rest
- Apr 28 Climb to C1
- Apr 29 Climb to C2
- Apr 30 Climb above C2
- May 1 Climb to C3 and descend to C2
- May 2 Descend to base camp
- May 3 Rest
- May 4 Rest
- May 5 Rest
- May 6 Rest
- May 7 To C1
- May 8 To C2
- May 9 To C3
- May 10 To C4
- May 11 Summit and descend to C2
- May 12 Descend to base camp
- May 13 Rest
- May 14 Pack up base camp
- May 15 Trek to Pheriche
- May 16 Trek to Namche
- May 17 Trek to Lukla
- May 18 Fly to KTM
- May 19 Fly Home
- May 20 Contingency
- May 21 Contingency
- May 22 Contingency
- May 23 Contingency
- May 24 Contingency
- May 25 Contingency
- May 26 Contingency
- May 27 Contingency
- May 28 Contingency
- May 29 Contingency
- May 30 Contingency
Our expeditions are designed to be fully inclusive, except for some services/items of a personal nature like flights, gear, insurance. Here’s a detailed list of inclusions/exclusions so you know what to expect.
Included in the Personal Sherpa Everest Climb:
- Personal climbing Sherpa for entire Everest climb
- Leadership, strategy, climbing oversight by Everest Expedition Leader including full support for a summit attempt
- Climbing Sherpa to assist with carrying personal gear
- Full expedition logistics, weather forecasts, etc
- Everest climbing permit
- Domestic flights to and from Lukla
- In country transport associated with the program itinerary
- Airport transfers
- Accommodation in Nepal including hotels and teahouses
- Welcome dinner & meals throughout the expedition
- Oxygen system and oxygen
- Lobuche East peak training and acclimatization climb (please note you will climb with the wider Everest team on Lobuche as your personal Sherpa will meet you at Base Camp)
- CTSS Base Camp setup and tent accommodation
- Access to medical and communications gear
- High mountain camp infrastructure and logistics (Camp 1, Camp 2, Camp 3, Camp 4)
- On mountain meals
Excluded in the Personal Sherpa Everest Climb:
- International flights to Kathmandu, Nepal
- Airport arrival or departure taxes
- Associated travel expenses including: Visa, Passport, Reciprocity Fees, Vaccination Charges, Excess Baggage
- Optional excursions not included in the itinerary or additional days before or after the scheduled program
- Personal climbing equipment, clothing, toiletries etc
- Personal sundries including but not limited to; non-team meals while in Kathmandu, personal snacks, specialized high altitude climbing food, alcoholic beverages, laundry services, medical expenses, gratuities, 3rd party internet, email or phone charges, bottled water, specialty coffees
- Sherpa tip pool
- Guide tip (customary but optional)
Costs incurred as a result of events beyond the control of CTSS above and beyond the normal expedition costs - Required trip insurance policy (for trip cancellation, interruption, rescue & evacuation, medical treatment, repatriation, etc.)
Unused Contingency Days at the end of your program: CTSS covers one night in the hotel in Kathmandu on your return. If you decide to stay longer in Kathmandu beyond this night, those costs are your responsibility. We highly recommend that while you should plan to be away from home for the entire duration of the expedition including contingencies days, you book a flexible return airfare so you can move your flight forward if you don’t use all of the contingency days or push it back as you need.
